How Long to Read The Security Handbook

How Long Does it Take to Read The Security Handbook?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Security Handbook by Philip P. Purpura

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Security Handbook, Second Edition is a user-friendly guide for security officers and guards, covering everything from introductory information to advanced topics. Whether looking for entry into the profession or development within the security industry, this book offers the practical information, training, and need-to-know techniques for the realization of professional goals. The Second Edition emphasizes the proper skills required to improve job performance -- customer service, security methods, patrolling, communicating, and report writing. Chapters cover such important topics as arrest law and procedure (including legal liability), self-defense and weapons, a new section on career planning, violence in the workplace, internal theft, burglary, robbery, terrorism, cybercrime, and first response during emergencies. Countermeasures to a variety of threats are explained throughout the book. Experienced security officers, supervisors, and managers will also find the book useful in outlining the changing roles and responsibilities of the protection officer and for helping train their front line staff. * Covers every important aspect of the security officer's job, with several new updates and access to online sources * Defines key terms and outlines basic information before moving on to more advanced topics * Each chapter includes an outline, chapter objectives, and follows with review questions to aid in the learning process * Features numerous examples, illustrations, Web sites, case studies, and new "What if?" scenarios to relate theory to practice * Serves as a comprehensive study guide for state mandated training and certification exams such as the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program sponsored by the IFPO

How long is The Security Handbook?

The Security Handbook by Philip P. Purpura is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Security Handbook Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Security Handbook aloud.

What Reading Level is The Security Handbook?

The Security Handbook is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Security Handbook?

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