The Effective Security Officer's Training Manual, 3rd Edition

Chapter 19

Internal Threats to an Organization

Abstract

In this chapter, students will discover how to uncover internal theft. This is accomplished by noticing the indicators of theft, which include inventory shortages, evidence secured during investigations, and information received from other sources. Three elements of theft are emphasized, along with recognizing the characteristics of a dishonest employee.

Keywords

Embezzlement; Inventory; Need/Desire; Opportunity; Rationalization

Many would argue that security officers can do little to prevent or deter threats to an organization by its employees. However, an observant and properly trained security officer can assist in uncovering intentional theft.

Most security professionals would agree that losses ...