NCJ Number
140295
Editor(s)
R D McCrie
Date Published
1993
Length
368 pages
Annotation
This reference directory lists leading services, suppliers, manufacturers in the security industry as well as useful security information.
Abstract
The various chapters list sources for alarm services, armored car carriers and vehicle manufacturers, consultants, distributors of security products, guard and patrol services, investigators, polygraph and pre-employment screening services, and security insurance. Among the products and systems included in this volume are access control identification systems, alarm detection systems, batteries and emergency power sources, cameras and closed circuit TV, communications equipment, fire and emergency services, locks and physical security products, lighting and signs, and surveillance products and countermeasures. A chapter related to specialized products and services covers art and museums, banks, computer security, software products, computer hardware products, disaster and recovery sites, computer media storage, electronic article surveillance, executive and personal protection, weapons and uniforms, office and facilities security, residential security and hardware, retail and credit card systems, and safes and vaults. Other information contained in this volume includes, inter alia, academic security programs, training programs and resources, publishers, market research, professional associations, and current crime statistics.