ACCESS CONTROL (the basics of industrial security)

The need to advance the valuable services of industrial security in Nigeria, Sub-Sahara Africa and the world over cannot be over-emphasized especially at this times and seasons characterized by increasing security threats. The industry is characterized by many medium and advance reference texts and other materials, however, there appears to be less reference texts to assist entry-level starters and guide greenhorn career persons on the job. Thanks to those who are driven by passion to attempt to fill this gap from both local and international fronts. This text, Access Control was indeed born out of the need to move the security industry forward through elementary reference text that security guards, officers and practitioners will find handy and helpful. The text is a descriptive monograph designed for security personnel who want to be guided by standard practices. It is near hundred percent practical in its descriptions - covering key areas of physical security operation. Prominently; insight to meaning and history of private security, duties and responsibilities of security, access control, patrol and surveillance operation, communication, professional conduct, application of power of observation, safety and emergency management, traffic and crowd control, critical periods in security operation, and CCTV control room operation. The last section in the Bundle Chapter is a package which included workplace theft, situation awareness, as well as suggestive methods to successfully cope with night shift which is inevitable in the service, effective security supervision and the highlight of business and career opportunities in industrial security. The book is a product of diligent research work backed by years of field experience from the Author. To the new-comer; it is a dependable tool for a successful take off, to the career personnel; it is a guide to advancement and to the trainer/coach; it is the right elementary reference material. Enjoy the read!