As more and more companies outsource their physical security function non-security managers with minimal security training or experience are finding themselves with responsibility for direct oversight of their company or facility physical security program. Designed for the non-security manager responsible for managing a facility security program, Facility Security Principles for Non-Security Practitioners provides the facility manager, plant manager, property manager and others with the foundational knowledge necessary to plan and implement an effective facility security program.

The book is a best-practices guide that provides detailed information on the essential elements of a facility physical security program. Designed for the non-security manager responsible for managing a facility security program, the book provides the facility manager, plant manager, property manager and others with the foundational knowledge necessary to plan and implement an effective facility security program. Written in an easy to read format, it contains detailed information on physical security principles and concepts, policy and procedure development, security systems infrastructure, lock and key systems, risk and security assessments, contract security guidelines, emergency preparedness, influencing corporate security culture and much more.