The board of directors for the Florida West Coast Chapter is committed to assisting the membership with professional advancement and certification. As we looked at ways to enhance the services we could provide to our membership we recognized one of the stumbling blocks that prevented some of our members with pursuing the CPP designation was the cost and availability of the study materials. The board voted to purchase and maintain a Chapter CPP lending library. We have purchased all the study materials and have established lending policies for the membership. The books are available at no cost, however we do collect a deposit to hold to assure the books will be returned to us in a timely manner. Members may go to our chapter website to reserve a book or see what is available.

The response from the membership has been overwhelmingly positive. In addition to those members studying for the CPP exam we have members who are CPP's that have expressed a desire to check out materials for use in their jobs or to stay up to date on industry standards. This innovative investment by the chapter has already proven to benefit many of the chapter members and our hope is it will lead to a dramatic increase in the number of chapter members who become CPP's. (copy of above in Ms Word format).

CPP Lending Library Agreement(Ms word format)

Bodyguard Principles
by Frank Sciacca Jr.
From the Author:
"This book is based on life experiences pertaining to personal protection. I had the pleasure of working with great individuals who shared the passion and dedication of supplying this service. With this type of dedication in mind is why I have written a book that explains concepts, methods and reasons on personal protection rather than exposing or bragging about past assignments or those I've protected. "

For a Microsoft Word document list of the following publications, click here.

Effective Security Management, 4th Edition retains the excellent qualities that made the original and earlier editions a standard of the profession: a readable, comprehensive guide to the organization, staffing, and operation of the security function. The focus of this book is not on abstract theories but rather on practical methods, written in plain language, that can be used in managing an effective security department. The fourth edition includes a new chapter devoted to security statistics. The author has applied modern management strategies to the concerns and problems facing every security manager

Emergency Planning Handbook, Second Edition Every business should have an emergency management plan. The Emergency Planning Handbook provides guidance and direction to corporate security supervisors/managers who have emergency planning responsibilities. This new edition of the popular handbook presents an overview of recovery planning and its relative importance to an organization. It imparts planning guidance in summary form that can be adapted to and supplemented by company procedures and policies. Most organizations will experience a crisis at some point; but with an emergency plan in place, the crisis does not have to escalate to unmanageable proportions. Having a well thought-out emergency management plan can mean the difference between success and failure for a business or organization.

Encyclopedia of Security Management Security managers get an authoritative resource devoted to successful management techniques and technologies. This book will familiarize you with current management trends in all areas of security within diverse industries. Practitioners will be impressed with the remarkable strides being made in security technology

Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation, 7th Edition The seventh edition of this classic text continues the tradition of concentrating on the essential elements of a criminal investigation. This book introduces the reader to investigative work so that he or she will learn what is meant by a complete investigation. The reader also will become familiar with the employment of technical methods and services available to complete an investigation. Some of the new topics introduced in this edition include stalking, carjacking, home invasion robbery, drug-facilitated rape, electronic evidence collection, clandestine laboratories, and the CODIS identification system.

Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, 4th Edition Security breaches, theft, and lack of resources due to natural or man-made disaster are all forms of corporate loss. The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, Fourth Edition, shows how to avoid or minimize these losses with a wealth of practical information. This revised volume brings together the expertise of more than 40 security and crime prevention experts who provide practical information and advice.

Introduction to Security, 7th Edition This new edition of Introduction to Security addresses the latest trends, concerns, and issues in the security industry today. From equipment and new technologies to security design theories and security management practices, all the key fundamentals are covered. It begins with a new chapter on the movement of Homeland Security in the United States and includes new coverage throughout the book on terrorism as it relates to: cargo and travel security, potential areas of attack and target hardening techniques, and the use of current technologies to combat new threats.

Managing Today! 2nd Edition This indispensable management text covers the essential approaches necessary to manage effectively in today's business world. This book analyzes the fundamental changes that have occurred in the economy and workplace that impact the management of every organization

Process of Investigation: Concepts and Strategies for Investigators in the Private Sector, 2nd Edition The Process of Investigation covers specific areas of concern to the private investigator. This new edition deals with a wide range of subjects such as the fundamentals of investigation, legal aspects, organizational objectives, and strategies. Two new chapters have been added on Imagery and Computers, as well as updated information on the Internet, private information providers, digital imaging, documenting crime scenes, and managing and analyzing investigation information. Written for both the student and professional alike, this book compares and contrasts public and private sector enforcers, pinpoints the unique problems facing the investigator in a private agency, and provides updated case studies that illustrate the theories and techniques discussed.

Risk Analysis and the Security Survey, 2nd Edition Make your next survey or audit more than just a fact-finding mission! Learn how to uncover your organization's vulnerabilities, the dangers and threats it faces, and measure the effectiveness of your security program. Sample surveys, questionnaires, and procedural guidelines also are included for reference. This is a "must-have" resource for the security professional studying risk analysis and loss control. It also provides a sobering look at areas being overspent or under serviced.

Security and Loss Prevention: An Introduction, 4th Edition - is designed to provide security students and professionals with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. This new edition has been updated and includes new coverage on: information technology (IT) as it relates to physical security; the business and careers of security and loss prevention; risk analysis; e-business loss prevention; and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Also included are new case studies, sidebar questions, international perspectives, Web exercises, and industry links throughout the text. Written in a reader-friendly, interactive style, it serves as an essential reference to applying loss prevention theory to real-world security solutions.

Management of Information Security - Management of Information Security offers a fresh, timely perspective on the growing field of information security. Designed for students of information security management, this text covers the administration of information security and provides an overview of key management issues. Topics such as policy, risk management, and security are covered in depth, and are explored through the use of a fictional scenario, which has been weaved throughout the text. Viewpoints from security practitioners and academics are featured in each chapter, incorporating first-hand experience into this comprehensive resource. This book presents everything that security managers need to know about the foundations of managing information security.

Protection of Assets Manual – Online version This invaluable resource, which has been in existence since 1974, is considered to be the "bible" for the security industry. Written, edited, and updated by a team of veteran security experts, this comprehensive source covers all aspects of security including access control, training, employee awareness, internal and external theft and fraud, security and civil law, investigations, ethics, alcohol and drug abuse, and more.