The history of security and loss prevention : a critical perspective -- The business, careers, and challenges of security and loss prevention -- Foundations of security and loss prevention -- Law -- Internal and external relations -- Applicant screening and employee socialization -- Internal threats and countermeasures -- External threats and countermeasures -- Services and systems : methods toward wise purchasing decisions -- Investigations -- Accounting, accountability, and auditing -- Risk management, business continuity, and emergency management -- Life safety, fire protection, and emergencies -- Safety in the workplace -- Terrorism and homeland security -- Protecting critical infrastructures, key assets, and borders -- Loss prevention at businesses and institutions -- Topics of concern -- Your future in security and loss prevention