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Security Supervision and Management, Fourth Edition, fills the basic training needs for security professionals who want to move into supervisory or managerial positions. Covering everything needed from how to work with today's generation security force employees to the latest advances in the security industry, Security Supervision and Management, Fourth Edition, shows security officers how to become a more efficient and well-rounded security professional. Security Supervision and Management, Fourth Edition, is also the only text needed to prepare for the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) designation offered by International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO). The IFPO also publishes The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Security Strategies and Emerging Trends, now in its 8th edition.

Has an unplanned event ever prevented you from capitalizing on an opportunity? If you're like most people, this probably happens to you at least once a week. At times, it may seem impossible to accomplish what you planned on doing. What's more, this doesn't just hurt you-it can have serious consequences for your employer, colleagues, or business partners. Author Jeff Dudley, a longtime business executive and the founder and president of LeadeReliability, reveals what you can do to consistently meet your commitments and make time for those things you never get to do. He can help you develop leadership skills; prioritize tasks and processes; monitor, evaluate, and sustain progress; and inspire others to follow your example. Creating a culture of reliability at your organization can help you achieve goals that once seemed unreachable. In fact, reliability is the answer to many of the problems that may be plaguing your organization today. Make the choice to help yourself and your organization, and reap the rewards-customer loyalty, employee satisfaction, and increased profitability. It starts with changing how you approach your life as an individual and starting a journey that leads toward LeadeReliability.