The Complete Guide for CPP Examination Preparation
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For those preparing for the Certified Protection Professional® program and designation, The Complete Guide for CPP Examination Preparation provides a thorough foundation of essential security concepts and practices in a single volume. This guide does more than impart the information required for you to pass the CPP exam, it also delivers insight into what taking the exam is like, and provides an appreciation for the work and knowledge needed to gain CPP certification.
The book addresses ten critical areas: security management, investigations, protection of sensitive information, substance abuse, physical security, personnel security, emergency planning, management of a guard force, legal aspects of security, and the role of a security professional as a liaison with both management and law enforcement.
The authors include sample test questions for you to take after completing each of the areas of study. Although these are not questions that appear on the actual exam, they do convey the principles and concepts that the exam emphasizes, and are valuable in determining if you have mastered the required information.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Why Should I Take the CPP Exam?
Exam Requirements
Preparing to Take the Exam
Helpful Hints
The Test and Additional Study Materials
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Overview
Useful Definitions
Management Theories
Selection of Outside Services
Financial Responsibilities
Disciplinary Procedures
Delegation of Responsibility and Authority
Media Relations
Training of Personnel
Arming of Personnel
Concluding Thoughts
INVESTIGATIONS
Introduction
Constitutional and Legal Restraints on Sources of Information
Law Enforcement and Professional Investigators
Methods of Investigations
Interviews and Interrogations
Nonverbal and Verbal Responses
Surveillance Methods
Results and Reports
Types of Investigations
PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION
What Constitutes Sensitive Information
Criteria Used in Categorizing Sensitive Information
Trade Secrets
Patents
Government Classifications
SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE
The Controlled Substance Act (Title II, Comprehensive Drug
Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 [Public Law 91-513])
Narcotics
Depressants
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Cannabis
Miscellaneous Points
Summary
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Security Functions
Security versus Risk
Security Survey
Matrix or Grid Technique
Levels of Physical Security
Physical Security Defenses
Access Control Systems
Smart Card Integration
Clear Zone
Landscaping
Inner Barriers
Intrusion Alarm Systems
Alarm Monitoring Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Classification of Fires
PERSONNEL SECURITY
Purpose and Functions
Employee Screening
Personnel Investigations
The Applicant Investigation
Miscellaneous Matters
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Introduction
Objectives
Developing the Plan
Corporate Recovery Functions
Long-Term Recovery
Preparing for Recovery
GUARD FORCE MANAGEMENT
Setting Up a Proprietary Guard Force
Other Considerations
Scheduling of Manpower
Contracting with an Outside Guard Agency
Negotiating with the Contract Company
Blending In-House and Contract Services
The Need for Effective Communications in Security
Interfacing with the Security Contractor
Disciplinary Procedures
Conclusion
LEGAL ASPECTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE SECURITY FIELD
Basic Concepts of Criminal Law
The Basic Elements of a Crime
Defenses That Often Excuse Criminal Responsibility
Laws Regarding Arrest
Searches and Seizures with a Warrant
Searches and Seizures without a Warrant
Confessions and Admissions
Pre-Trial Identification Procedures
Special Legal Aspects of Private Security
Legal Liabilities of Private Security Personnel
Selected Criminal Violations Significant to the Security Function
The Bill of Rights - Pertinent Points and Concepts
LIAISON
The Changing Role of the Security Professional
The Security Professional as a Business Person
Interfacing with Law Enforcement
Trends in Security and Law Enforcement
Building Rapport with Law Enforcement
Conclusions
Appendix A: The CPP® Exam
Appendix B: Sample Test Questions
Appendix C: Security Survey
Appendix D: Physical Security Glossary Terms
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