Airtight: Security Solutions for the New Millennium

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WestBow Press, Jun 26, 2012 - Education - 166 pages

There is no greater adrenaline rush for an undercover narcotics officer than purchasing a bag of black tar from a heroin dealer and then walking to the street to signal the crew to make a mad dash for the front door, Halligan tool in full swing, shouting, Police, everybody on the floor! The malefactors are arrested, and another community can begin to heal.

What is rarely seen is the preparation that went into the final bust, and the untold stories of those forced to live in the shadows because a short walk to the corner store could result in violence.

AirTight demonstrates best practices to reduce and prevent these scenarios, by presenting contemporary, practical strategies to increase safety and security that are just as effective as iron bars, locks, and gates. AirTight explains how to work within the natural environment to create beautiful, secure spaces that encourage interaction, which promotes healthy communities. In addition, learn the strategies for preventing crime and potentially dangerous situations before they erupt.

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About the author (2012)

Clinton W. Kirkwood Jr. serves as a criminal justice teacher at Canyon and Villa Park High Schools, and adjunct professor at Argosy University in Orange County, California. Clint previously served as the Criminal Justice Program director at ITT-Technical Institute and Westwood College—Anaheim, California.

The most exciting aspect of Clint’s career was his time spent as a police executive with the Detroit Police Department. He retired as the commanding officer of the Vice Section/Narcotics Division, after more than twenty-eight years with the department. After retiring, he served as campus safety director at Marygrove College in Detroit, and later in a position with AT&T, as the Area Security Manager covering the state of Michigan.

Clint holds a Master of Science degree in security administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of Detroit Mercy. Clint is a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Air Force. He resides in Yorba Linda, California, with his wife and business partner, Myrah.

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