Private Security Vol 1: v. 1 Book

Private security is now a multi-billion pound industry employing more personnel than the police. However, it is frequently misunderstood and criticised, and insufficiently researched. Bruce George MP and Mark Button have just launched a new book, Private Security which provides the most incisive insight into private security yet, scanning its weaknesses and exploring its potential. It analyses the different private security products and services employed in commercial and private sectors including; retail, aviation, entertainment and defence. The book is based on original research, supported by years of experience and suggests that new ways of looking at the security world are long overdue.

The book has a foreword by the British Home Secretary, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP who writes that George and Button: 'are to be congratulated on producing such a comprehensive contribution to understanding this industry.' Sir John Stevens QPM, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, also writes that: 'This book is most timely in its publication ... [A]n outstanding contribution to the ongoing debate.' In addition Lord Peter Imbert QPM JP comments: 'Essential reading for ... security professionals.'

This book will appeal to those who need to: understand private security, implement security strategies and policies within their organisation, and understand the impact of regulation. Private Security is highly innovative, containing a wealth of up-to-date material. It is the definitive guide to the world of security.

Topics covered include: the role of the private security industry; the origins of private policing; reasons behind the growth of the industry manned security services; private sector detention centres; security storage and shredding services; security products; the security decision makers; regulation in the private security industry.