This collection consists of 15 articles dealing with retail security. Included in the volume are the following papers: "Retail Security--an Introduction," by Andrew J. Thacker and Linda Cressman; "Systematic Planning and Retail Security," by Linda T. Thomas; "Identifying Potentially Dishonest Employees," by James E.…

Discussion of violence in the workplace focuses on libraries. Highlights include types of violence in libraries; recognizing warning signs of employee violence; preventive action; and strategies for a safer library, including appropriate security systems and other devices. (LRW)

Discusses three major components of library security: physical security of the environment; operating procedures for library staff, the public, and security personnel; and a contract security force (or campus security in academic institutions.) Topics include risk management; maintenance; appropriate technology, including security systems and…

These teacher's materials for a three-unit competency-based course were developed to provide employers and their employees with current information about ways to protect themselves against personal and business-related crimes. They may be used in secondary and postsecondary education settings and in short-term adult training programs. The three…