Casino Security and Gaming Surveillance [electronic resource].

ISBN:

9781420087833

Title:

Author:

Boss, Derk J.

Personal Author:

Boss, Derk J.

Publication Information:

Hoboken : CRC Press, 2010.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (316 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Front cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Section I: Surveillance in Gaming Operations; Chapter 1: Camera Operational Techniques; Chapter 2: Game Protection; Chapter 3: Internal Theft and Fraud; Chapter 4: Security Surveillance; Chapter 5: Standard Operating Procedures; Chapter 6: Investigations; Chapter 7: Surveillance Training and Education; Chapter 8: Statistical Information and Analysis; Chapter 9: Surveillance in the Future; Section II: Physical Security in Gaming Operations; Chapter 10: The Gaming Security Officer's Role

Chapter 11: Security Patrols and Assignments in the Gaming EnvironmentChapter 12: Alcohol and the Gaming Environment; Chapter 13: Table Game Fills, Credits,Drops, and Money; Chapter 14: Managing and Controlling Incidents; Chapter 15: Removing Undesirables; Chapter 16: Arrests and Detainments; Chapter 17: Theft, Larceny, and Other Property Crimes; Chapter 18: The Major Security Incident; Chapter 19: Training Gaming Security Officers; Chapter 20: Common Casino Scams and Crimes; Chapter 21: Managing Casino Security; Appendix: Additional Forms and Resourc es; Glossary of Gaming Terms; Back cover

Subject Term:

Casinos -- Security measures -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Electronic surveillance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Gambling -- Corrupt practices.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2010

Publication Information:

Hoboken : CRC Press, 2010.

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Summary

Almost all incidences of cheating, theft, fraud, or loss can be detected through the surveillance of critical transactions, audit observations, and reviews of key metrics. Providing proven-techniques for detecting and mitigating the ever-evolving threats to casino security, this book covers the core skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to prote

Author Notes

Derk Boss is a well-respected gaming protection operator and consultant with more than twenty-eight years of experience within the gaming industry. He has served in executive positions in security, surveillance, and compliance capacities for American Casino and Entertainment Properties, Grand Casinos, Bally's, Aztar, Del Webb corporations, and Tropicana Entertainment. The surveillance teams trained and led by Boss have a proven track record of success in the detection of cheating, advantage play, and both internal and external theft and fraud. Boss has earned professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Certified Surveillance Professional (CSP). Presently, Derk serves on the Gaming and Wagering Council for ASIS International and is a past chairman for the Council.

He is currently the president of the International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals (IACSP) and is one of its founding members. Derk is also a respected author, instructor, and speaker, specializing in the fields of surveillance training and methodology, gaming protection, loss prevention, and the detection of internal and external theft and fraud.

He has appeared as an expert on several television networks, including the Travel Channel and his technical articles have appeared in dozens of professional journals, including Security Management magazine, which is published by ASIS International. ASIS International is the largest organization for security professionals with more than 36,000 members worldwide. As a speaker, he has been featured at several international conferences including the Global Gaming Exposition, Gaming Operation Summit, and Biometric Summit. Derk currently resides in Evansville, Indiana where Derk is the Director of Security and Surveillance for Casino Aztar.

Alan W. Zajic is a Nevada licensed independent security consultant specializin