Whether you are a business owner, department manager, or even a concerned employee, _Workplace Security Essentials_ will show you how to improve workplace safety and security using real-life examples and step-by-step instructions. Every organization, be it large or small, needs to be prepared to protect its facilities, inventory, and, most importantly, its staff. _Workplace Security Essentials_ is the perfect training resource to help businesses implement successful security measures, boost employee morale and reduce turnover, protect the company’s reputation and public profile, and develop the ability to process and analyze risks of all kinds. _Workplace Security Essentials_ helps the reader understand how different business units can work together and make security a business function—not a burden or extra cost. * Shows how to identify threats using tried-and-true methods for assessing risk in any size organization * Uses real-world examples and scenarios to illustrate what can go wrong—and what can go right when you are prepared * Prepares the reader for worst-case scenarios and domestic violence that may spill over into the workplace * Provides a clear understanding of various electronic systems, video surveillance, and burglar alarms, and how to manage a security guard force * Includes online resources for those teaching security management