Strategic Security Management, Second Edition provides security leadership and decision-makers with a fresh perspective on threat, vulnerability, and risk assessment.
Skating on Thin Ice exposes the culture of toxic masculinity in professional hockey and suggests how sport and society can change the narrative on sexual assault and violence.
*Provides a clear, yet panoramic analysis of how the concept of social control has been used by different theoretical traditions in the social sciences.
Interpreting Bone Lesions and Pathology for Forensic Practice presents a concise description of the necessary steps for the differential diagnosis of disease and trauma on skeletal remains.
This book presents an in-depth investigation into street gang involvement, desistance, and non-involvement through the lens of the Risk Factor Prevention Paradigm (RFPP).
According to the Justice Department's National Crime Survey, the crime rate in the United States is lower today than it was when Nixon was in the White House.
There's no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjectsForensics Demystified explains forensic science in a logical progression from evidence collection through analysis and finally to the scientist actually testifying in court.
This landmark study offers a rogues' gallery of women-from the Colonial Era to the 20th century-who answered abuse and oppression with murder: "e;A classic"e; (Gloria Steinem).
A leading criminologist draws on over 30 years' experience working with sex offenders to propose a new way of understanding sexual crimesThe prevalence of sex crimes has become one of the most urgent, and most widely misunderstood, subjects of our times.
'An intricate and brilliantly written psychiatric perspective on the most perplexing of crimes' Kerry Daynes, author of The Dark Side of the Mind'Beautifully written and very dark' Nimco Ali OBE'Whodunnit' doesn't matter so much, not to a forensic psychiatrist.
*Winner of Best New True Crime Author, CrimeCon UK True Crime Awards 2023**Shortlisted for the ALCS Gold Dagger award for non-fiction, Crime Writers' Association Awards 2023*The gripping true story of how Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay brought Melanie Road's murderer to justice.
The second edition of Practical Aviation Security is a complete guide to the aviation security system, from crucial historical events to the policies, policymakers, and major terrorist and criminal acts that have shaped the procedures in use today.
In the field of forensics, there is a critical need for genetic tests that can function in a predictive or inferential sense, before suspects have been identified, and/or for crimes for which DNA evidence exists but eye-witnesses do not.
Security Officers and Supervisors: 150 Things You Should Know presents an array of relevant topics, including addressing "e;Tips of the Trade"e; in how to manage a team of professionals and serve as an effective supervisor.
Although a range of program and policy responses to youth gangs exist, most are largely based on suppression, implemented by the police or other criminal justice agencies.
Published alongside the 2013 film The Bling Ring, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Emma Watson, this is the explosive true story of the seven celebrity-obsessed teens who became the most audacious burglary gang in Hollywood history.
Cargo Theft, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain Security outlines steps for identifying the weakest links in the supply chain and customizing a security program to help you prevent thefts and recover losses.
The third book in the hugely acclaimed Martin Beck series: the novels that shaped the future of Scandinavian crime fiction and influenced writers from Stieg Larrson to Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Lars Kepplar.
This volume examines social influences on violent events and violent behavior, particularly concentrating on how the risks of violent criminal offending and victimization are influenced by communities, social situations, and individuals; the role of spouses and intimates; the differences in violence levels between males and females; and the roles of psychoactive substances in violent events.
Postmortem Toxicology of Abused Drugs considers the role of toxicology in death investigation and gives practical insights on conducting toxicology tests and completing the toxicology report.
Although billions of dollars have been spent on crime prevention and controlprograms during the past decade, scientifically strong impact evaluations of theseprograms are uncommon in the context of the overall number of programs thathave received funding.
Although billions of dollars have been spent on crime prevention and controlprograms during the past decade, scientifically strong impact evaluations of theseprograms are uncommon in the context of the overall number of programs thathave received funding.
The New Phase of Global Terrorism explores the nuances of the shift in the organization, strategy, and operation of terrorist groups into smaller and more robust terror groups in both the United States and international levels.
Now more than ever, the criminal justice system, and the programs, policies, and practices within it, are subject to increased public scrutiny, due to well-founded concerns over effectiveness, fairness, and potential unintended consequences.
This timely and important book highlights the multiple, often overlooked, and frequently misunderstood connections between land use and development policies and policing practices.
Civil Protection and Domestic Security in Contemporary Hybrid Warfare presents a comprehensive approach to civil protection and domestic security in contemporary hybrid armed conflict.
AI-Enabled Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk Assessment delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing cybersecurity, offering a comprehensive exploration of current trends, challenges, and future possibilities in mitigating cyber risks.
The aim of this book is to demonstrate the use of business driven risk assessments to address government regulations and guidelines specific to AI risks, as AI systems often require access to personal data.
Adopting a multidisciplinary perspective, this volume explores contemporary knowledge regarding the online sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, and challenges prevailing myths perpetuated by society and the media concerning this form of violence, the offenders, and their victims.
'I came away from this book enraged, enlightened and with a sense of urgency to do something' Annie Mac'Lays down a transformative path to peace' David Lammy MP'Compelling' The Sunday Times; 'Assured' Observer; 'Brilliantly written' Nikesh Shukla_________________________Demetri wants to study criminology at university to understand why people around him carry knives.
