Port security management
"Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of U.S. critical infrastructure and are vital to maintaining the global and domestic economy. The September 11th attacks in the U.S. marked a paradigm shift in the security of transportation systems including the port and shipping industries. This has led to an increased emphasis on port security. This fully updated second edition covers the latest on continuously changing legislation regarding federal mandates, credentializing employees, securing v…
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- Full title :Port security management / Kenneth Christopher.
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"Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of U.S. critical infrastructure and are vital to maintaining the global and domestic economy. The September 11th attacks in the U.S. marked a paradigm shift in the security of transportation systems including the port and shipping industries. This has led to an increased emphasis on port security. This fully updated second edition covers the latest on continuously changing legislation regarding federal mandates, credentializing employees, securing vessels, and cargo security. The book focuses on best practices, providing real-world solutions to law enforcement authorities and security management professionals"--Provided by publisher.
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- Publication Date:2015
- Edition:Second edition
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):CRC Press/Taylor & Francis
- Place of Publication:Boca Raton, FL
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2015
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (xx, 356 pages :) : illustrations.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781466591639, 1466591633
- oclc:on1308752633
- Dewey Decimal:387.1068/4
Table of Contents
Introduction to port security management -- Maritime and port security : a manager's perspective -- Security challenges facing port operations -- Port security as a risk management activity -- Port facility security as a management function -- Facility and personnel security -- Access controls -- Physical and waterside security in the port facility -- Security force management -- Vessel and cargo operations -- Safety and emergency management -- Managing technology solutions for port facility security -- Intelligence -- Systemic management for a secure and viable port facility.
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