Security Investigations
A Professional's Guide
- 1st Edition - November 30, 1999
- Latest edition
- Author: Larry Gene Nicholson
- Language: English
Security Investigations is a comprehensive book that covers the full spectrum of investigative issues. It contains practical self-evaluation exercises that can be applied in both a… Read more
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Security Investigations is a comprehensive book that covers the full spectrum of investigative issues. It contains practical self-evaluation exercises that can be applied in both a formal or informal training environment. Corporate security supervisors will find it helpful in establishing policies and procedures for conducting investigations. It is a guide also for those responsible for the security function without prior experience. ie. Director of Human Resources. Forms in the book will assist an organization in standardizing the means to conduct investigations as well as reporting the outcome in a way that ensures that nothing was missed during the investigation. The real worth of an investigator is their ability to adapt to ever changing circumstances. This text gives the investigator a quick reference manual that can be used to: develop the investigation plan, take effective and accurate field notes, conduct an interview, perform surveillance and finally write the report, all within the legal guidelines outlined in the book. As an additional bonus to the reader, the book will include information on how to select and use the proper surveillance equipment.
- Gives the reader the opportunity to practice their skills in answering questions based on real-world type investigations
- Offers self-evaluation exercises
- Covers the full spectrum of investigative issues
Security Professionals, Private Investigators/Students in private investigations
The Successful Investigator
Report Writing
The Interviewing Process
Sources of Information
Basic Surveillance Techniques
Basic Photography and Video Techniques
Specialized Investigations
Workplace Investigations
Legal Issues
Technological Advances
Appendix A: Learning Practical Answers
Appendix B: Related Forms
Report Writing
The Interviewing Process
Sources of Information
Basic Surveillance Techniques
Basic Photography and Video Techniques
Specialized Investigations
Workplace Investigations
Legal Issues
Technological Advances
Appendix A: Learning Practical Answers
Appendix B: Related Forms
"This is a good primer that will guide prospective investigators to a mastery of their profession."—Security Managment
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 30, 1999
- Language: English
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Larry Gene Nicholson
Affiliations and expertise
Federal Bureau of Investigation; Sandia National Laboratories, NM, USA