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Security managers in establishments that serve alcohol can develop an alcohol awareness training program to teach employees how to identify and deal with intoxicated customers. The first step in program development is the creation of a strong, written policy on the company's commitment to responsibly serve alcohol. Programs must also be developed by knowledgeable individuals and provide employees with communication skills to cope with intoxicated clients., Hotels and restaurants put themselves at risk each time they serve a customer beer, wine, or liquor. An intoxicated patron can slip and fall, get into a car accident, injure [...]

Hotel security managers should make several considerations when choosing an electronic lock system to ensure better security and save the department money and time over the years. Managers should carefully decide on the card's functions, the lock's memory and the training programs of vendors. In addition, two interrogators should be purchased to prepare against breakdowns. Hotel security managers should also consult other references, negotiate a purchase agreement and seek fast installation., Choosing an electronic lock system is one of the most important tasks a hotel security manager can perform. These systems not only improve security, they save the security department time [...]

Security departments at hotels face formidable challenges stemming from the establishments' nature of business. They are tasked with ensuring the safety of the hotels' clients, as well as, employees. To address this, the head of security should regularly conduct investigations on the building's vulnerability to natural disasters and crimes. Although the use of security software is helpful, data garnered from this should always be balanced with information from face-to-face meetings with hotel occupants. Electronic lock systems and closed circuit television also offer a lot of advantages., Hotels are difficult to secure because, by definition, they are always welcoming strangers. At the same time, they must ensure the well-being of guests and staff. The hotel security manager [...]

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Who Are You? The Encyclopedia of Personal Identification. By Scott French; published by Intelligence Here, Inc, 530/926-1316 (phone), 530/918 9116 (fax); 340 pages; $4495. Who are you? Following the likes [...]

Crime Mapping & Crime Prevention. By David Weisburd and Tom McEwen; published by Criminal Justice Press, 914/354-9139 (phone), 914/362-8376 (fax); 406 pages; $4750. Another impractical, academic tome full of theoretical [...]

****# Defending the Homeland: Domestic Intelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security. By Jonathan R. White; published by Thomson-Wadsworth Publishing, www.wadsworth.com (Web); 128 pages; $37.95. A recent report by the inspector general [...]

Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001. By Steve Coll; published by Penguin Books; available online and [...]

By William E. Odom; published by Yale University Press, 800/405-1619 (phone), www.yale.edu/yup (Web); 288 pages: $24.95. After the failures that led to 9-11, the American intelligence community was bombarded by [...]

****# 9/11 and the Future of Transportation Security. By R. William Johnstone; published by Praeger Security International, www.praeger.com/PSI (Web); 218 pages; $49.95. Why did 9-11 occur? To name just three [...]

Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe, by Graham Allison, Times Books, New York, New York, 2004. Nuclear Terrorism, a book by Graham Allison, undoubtedly is one of the clearest, most [...]

****# Infiltration: How Muslim Spies and Subversivers Have Penetrated Washington. By Paul Sperry; published by Nelson Current, www.thomasnelson.com (Web); 352 pages; $24.99. Paul Revere or Joseph McCarthy? That's what readers [...]

***** Voices of Terror: Manifestos, Writings and Manuals of Al Qaeda, Hamas, and Other Terrorists from Around the World and Throughout the Ages. Edited by Walter Laqueur; published by Sourcebooks, [...]

Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror. By Anonymous; published by Brassey's Inc., (available from online retailers); 309 pages; $27.50. If only the location of Osama [...]

Investigating Religious Terrorism and Ritualistic Crimes. By Dawn Perlmutter; published by CRC Press, 800/272-7737 (phone), www.crcpress.com (Web); 453 pages; $69.95. It is said that the devil is in the details. [...]

Mass-Mediated Terrorism: The Central Role of the Media in Terrorism and Counterterrorism. By Brigitte L. Nacos; published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 800/462-6420 (phone), www.rowmanlittlefield.com (Web); 219 pages; $24.95. While [...]

A Faceless Enemy: The Origins of Modern Terrorism. By Glenn Schweitzer and Carole Schweitzer; published by Perseus Publishing, available at www.amazon.com (Web); 349 pages; $11.90 (at amazon.com). Judged by how [...]

Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia. By Ahmed Rashid; published by Penguin Putnam, 800/788-6262 (phone), 800/227-9604 (fax); 281 pages; $15. Ever heard of the Fergana Valley or [...]

Terrorism: An Introduction, 2002 Update, fourth edition. By Jonathan White; published by Thomas Learning, 800/354-9706 (phone), 800/487-8488 (fax); 345 pages; $34.16. In this updated edition, the author once again compiles [...]

As security practitioners know, the security profession is often portrayed negatively. And while the terrorist attacks of last year may have raised security's importance, the constant highlighting of security failures [...]

Providing Protective Services: A Practical Guide for Police and Security, Second Edition. By James A King; published by Varro Press; available from ASIS International, Item #1481, 703/519-6200 (phone), 703/519-6299 (fax); [...]

Terrorism: An Introduction, 3rd edition (The Wadsworth Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series). By Jonathan White; published by Wadsworth Publishing Company, www.wadsworth.com (Web); 352 pages; $33.26. If you're going [...]

Author Clive Shearer is uniquely positioned to discuss the evolution of continuous improvement and to supply insight for use by professionals in service-oriented businesses. He has consulted for more than [...]

The rising crime rate especially during periods of economic depression is expected to increase public pressure for a more comprehensive crime prevention program. This would necessitate more coordinated efforts, and thus greater unity, between the private and public security services. An effective crime prevention program should include public education on security awareness and crime prevention and public relations campaigns. It should also include a pooled effort to provide better and more specific training to law enforcement and private security professionals., THE AFTER-EFFECTS OF THE recession coupled with the rise in violent offenses will require major rethinking of crime prevention principles by private and public law enforcement. In today's society the [...]

Changes in the world are increasing our responsibilities and challenging our competence as security directors. To fulfill these responsibilities and meet these challenges, we must learn skills for our expanded [...]