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The Alarm Science Manual™

WE WROTE THE BOOK

The Alarm Science Manual™

  • The Alarm Science Manual™ is the first of its kind authoritative peer-reviewed forensic treatise on security systems.
  • The Alarm Science Manual™ provides expert knowledge and resources.
  • The Alarm Science Manual™ is referenced as a treatise in the Internationally Recognized Protection of Assets (POA) Manual
  • Forensic knowledge, advanced methodologies, and countermeasures.
  • Technical expertise and guidance for professional alarm companies, central stations, central station operators and supervisors, security experts, local and federal law enforcement, Certified Protection Professionals, Physical Security Professionals, Certified Fire Protection Specialists, Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Criminal Investigators, NICET® Certified Technicians, Fire Protection Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Certified Fire Investigators, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Special Investigation Units, Arson Investigators, Private Investigators, Lawyers, Judges, undergraduate and graduate students whose course of study is in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Physical Security, Electronic Security, Fire Science, Loss Prevention, Homeland Security, private and public corporations, and consumers.

Protection of Assets (POA)

The Internationally Recognized and Authoritative Protection of Assets (POA) published by ASIS International references The Alarm Science Manual™ by Jeffrey D. Zwirn, CPP, CFPS, CFE, SET, FASI&T, CHPA-IV, MBAT, NFPA 3000(PS), President  

ABOUT THE POA 
FROM ASIS INTERNATIONAL

In order to keep pace with our industry as it evolves, the Protection of Assets (POA) bundle has been updated to reflect our changing times and keep security professionals on the leading edge of best practices in the field. This six-volume collection is intended for a wide readership, including security management directors and professionals responsible for corporate asset protection.

This invaluable resource—in existence since 1974—is considered to be the security industry’s premier resource. Written, edited, and updated by hundreds of veteran subject matter experts across the security continuum, it includes recommended reading for all four of ASIS’ certifications, and is a general resource you will return to for years to come. Once you have this highly respected industry resource at your disposal, you’ll have the information you need to deepen your well of knowledge and gather the data to make the “business case” for security to internal and external stakeholders, strengthening your organization’s resilience and capacity to assess and mitigate risk.