Certified Armed Security and Protection Officer Program
120 Hours / $ 2,000.40
Start date March 31, 2011
End date April 13, 2011
Classes held from 8:30pm – 4:30pm
Instructors: BSIS approved instructors with firearms, baton, taser instructor
certification.
CLASS SUMMARY
This course is a comprehensive program designed for individuals who wish to become armed
protection officers with additional certifications in executive protection, baton and taser. This
will allow participant the greatest opportunity to be employed in high paying security and
protection careers. We will offer job placement services for those who complete the program.
Students will receive the following Certifications:
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Guard Card
Exposed Weapon
Baton Certification
Executive Protection Specialist
Course Overview:
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Powers to Arrest/Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Firearms Classroom Instruction
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Utah & Florida CCW Classroom Instruction & Baton Training
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Firearms/CCW Range Training
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2 Elective Courses: Officer Safety & Handling Difficult People
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2 Elective Courses: Stun Gun or Air Taser & Handcuffing (4 hours)
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1 Elective Course: Chemical Agents & Job Placement Workshop
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2 Mandatory Courses: Public Relations & Observation/Documentation
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2 Mandatory Courses: Communication & Liability
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Executive Protection -1a Classroom
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Executive Protection -1b Gym/Outdoor Training
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Executive Protection -2a Classroom
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Executive Protection -2b Classroom
POWER TO ARREST OUTLINE
Objective: The Power to Arrest Course consists of eight (8) hours of training and the course will consist
of lecture, discussions, exercises and role-playing. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section
7583.7(a) the following outline includes specific subjects that shall be taught in addition to follow-up
mandatory courses to be completed within the first (30) days and elective courses to be completed
within the first six (6) months respectively from the day the guard registration card is issued.
A. Training
1. Overview of Power to Arrest Manual and subject matter.
2. Definition of arrest and discussion on the implications to the subject, the guard and the
company.
3. Lecture/discussion on escalation and de-escalation techniques in the use of force, including
role-playing and/or exercises.
4. Exercises in the use of restraint techniques and their implications.
5. Discussion of trespass laws and implications of enforcement, including role-playing in the
proper application of trespass laws.
6. Completion of the Power to Arrest Training Manual Test with 100% score in accordance with
the Manual’s Administering Instructions.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GUARD:
A. Role and Responsibilities of the Security Guard
1.
Areas of Responsibility
2.
Prevention
3.
Observe and Report
4.
Get Help
B. Relations with the Local Police
C. Observation and Report Writing
D. Authority to Question and a Basis for Making Decisions
E.
Inspections
F.
Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities
G. Factors to Consider Before Making an Arrest
H. Arrestable Offenses
I.
Private Person’s Arrest
J.
Making an Arrest
K. Searching the suspect
Illustration of the Frisk
L. Merchant’s Privilege Search
M. After the Arrest
N. Terrorism
O. Ethics and Professional Conduct of a Security Guard
P. Answers to Study Questions
Q. Final Examination
ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR SECURITY GUARDS
COURSES OUTLINE
Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on basic skills and provide a common body of
knowledge in the performance of guard work. Two of the mandatory (8 hours) courses shall be
completed within (30) days from the day the guard registration card is issued.
A.
Public Relations (Community & Customer)
1. Gender & Racial Harassment & Discrimination
2. Respect:
 Stereotyping
 Attitude
3. Verbal skills / Crisis Intervention
4. Cultural Diversity
5. Substance abuse & Mental Illness
6. Ethics & Professionalism
 Appearance
 Command Presence
 Proper Conduct
B.
Observation & Documentation
1. Report Writing
2. English as a Second Language
3. Observation and Patrol Techniques
4. Asking Appropriate Questions
5. Observing Suspects / Suspicious Activity
C.
Communication and its Significance
1. Internal
 Protocols Pursuant to Contract (Who to Contact & When)
 Radio/Monitors
 Other Technology
2. External
 Emergency/First Responders
 Medical Personnel
 Police/Sheriff/Other Enforcement
D.
Liability/Legal Aspects
1. Personal/Contractor/Employer
2. Criminal, Civil, Administrative
3. BSIS Code & Regulations
4. Role of a Security Guard
FIREARMS TRAINING SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION:
I.
REGISTRATION
A.
Administration
1.
Check Individual Identification
2.
Check guard registration status
3.
Have state forms filled out
a. Application for Firearm Permit ((Rev. 7/05)
b. Firearms Qualification Applicant (Form 4040 (Rev.1/04)
c. Fingerprint Card (Livescan)
4.
Have training school forms filled out
5.
Course admission and discussion
B.
Laws and regulations for issuing a firearms qualification card
Attachment I – Acceptable evidence of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence
MORAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS
A.
Laws regarding possession and carrying of firearms
1.
Penal Code section
2.
Government Code sections
3.
Bureau Statutes and Regulations
4.
Instructor examples (Instructor Discussion)
B.
Laws and standards regarding use of deadly force
1.
Penal Code sections
2.
Government Code sections
3.
Bureau Statutes and Regulations
4.
Instructor examples (Instructor Discussion)
C.
Avoidance of deadly force – The de-escalation of force
1.
Avoid, observe and report
2.
Cover and Concealment
3.
Escalation of Force
4.
Self Control
5.
Verbal Communication
6.
Physical Stance
7.
Physical Closeness
8.
Tone of Voice
9.
Physical Control Levels
10.
Physical Contact
11.
Using Pepper Spray
12.
Using a Baton
13.
Using a firearm
14.
Principles of De-escalation
15.
Case Studies
D.
Shooting incidents (Civil and criminal liability)
1.
Criminal liability
2.
Civil Liability
III.
FIREARM NOMENCLATURE AND MAINTENANCE
A.
The Revolver and semi-automatic, ammunition, parts, and nomenclature
1.
Picture of revolver and semi-automatic with parts identified
IV.
a. Picture of revolver with parts identified
b. Picture of semi-automatic with parts identified
2.
Revolver and semi-automatic, parts and description
a.
Revolver
b.
Semi-automatic
3.
Picture of ammunition with parts identified
4.
Ammunition parts and description
B.
Firearms Safety, General
1.
General Safety rules
2.
Specific Safety rules
3.
Safety at home and off duty
4.
Transporting the weapon to the range
5.
Carrying the weapon on duty
6.
Suggested eye and ear protection equipment
7.
Inspection, cleaning and maintenance
a.
General Information
b.
Inspection
1.
Revolver
2.
Semi-Automatic
c.
Cleaning
d.
Cleaning kit
e.
To clean the weapon
f.
Check list
WEAPON HANDLING AND SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS
A.
Weapon fundamentals, general differences between handguns
Differences between Handguns
1.
Revolvers
2.
Semi-Automatics
B.
Loading and Unloading
1.
Proper loading procedures
2.
Proper loading procedures (right handed)
a.
Revolver
b.
Semi-automatic
3.
Proper unloading procedures (right handed)
a.
Revolver
b.
Semi-automatic
4.
Proper loading procedures (left handed)
5.
Proper unloading procedures (left handed)
6.
Loading devices
C.
Proper Positions
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Point Shoulder Position
2.
Standing, Barricade or Supported Position
3.
Kneeling Position
4.
Sitting Position
5.
Prone Position
6.
Cover and Concealment
7.
Bouncing Bullets (Instructor Discussion)
D.
Grip
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
1.
Two-handed grip (left and right handed)
2.
One–handed Grip (left and right-handed)
E.
The draw
1.
General Information
2.
The holster and the draw
ILLUSTRATION D (The Draw)
F.
Shooting Fundamentals
1.
Sight Alignment
2.
Trigger Squeeze (control)
a.
Single action
b.
Double action
c.
Count your shots
d.
Anticipation
e.
Dry firing
3.
Establishing the Dominant Eye
Correct sight alignment (Illustration E)
4.
Breathe control
EXAMINATION
RANGE PREPARATION
A.
Range Location
B.
Equipment Needed
C.
Course of Fire (explanation)
D.
Targets, scoring explanation (NRA B-27A)
E.
Range commands
F.
Use of Deadly Force
RANGE TRAINING
A.
Instructions
B.
Drawing and Holstering Practice
C.
Dry Firing
D.
Loading and Reloading Procedures
RANGE QUALIFICATION (Course of Fire)
REQUALIFICATION
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Executive Protection Specialists.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be certified as Executive Protection
Specialists.
Graduates will be able to provide a secure environment for a protectee, by identifying,
planning, preventing and controlling potential safety problems and risks while the protectee is
positioned on foot, in a vehicle, within a structure of any type, in all geographical locations,
under normal and emergency conditions.
EP-1
This intensive 2-day course is the ideal starting point for those wishing to break into the
protection business. The curriculum was designed from lessons learned over years of
experience running details in high-risk areas, as well as from domestic protective operations.
This course includes the following subjects:
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Principles of protection
Anatomy of a protective detail
Single agent vs. team tactics
Walking formations
Attacks on principal drills
Tactical combat casualty care introduction
Executive protection defensive tactics
Concealed weapons tactics
Surveillance detection
Vehicle basics/team placement/armored vehicle characteristics
Nuances of celebrity and corporate protection details
Arrivals and departures
Security driving principles
Terrorist/kidnapper/assassin methods and vulnerabilities
Vehicle down and “driver-down” drills
Security advances – route and site surveys
Proper etiquette, protocols, and professionalism
Industry outlook – domestic & international
Networking and getting work
EP-2
This unique combat-medicine based First Responder course was developed for military, law
enforcement, and security teams working under hostile conditions where conventional civilian
emergency medicine protocols proved ineffective. This course focuses on serious wounds
caused by gunshots, blasts, and other life threatening injuries that may be encountered. It is
designed for non-medical personnel and will provide all individuals traveling or working in high
risk areas the skills and ability to keep themselves and others alive with minimal equipment
until a more comprehensive medical solution is ascertained. Topics include:
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Rapid patient assessment
Effectively stopping massive bleeding
Gunshot wound characteristics and treatment
Hemostatic agents
Use of tourniquets
Proper direct pressure
Compression bandages
Tactical priorities
Airway management
Chest seals
Self care and continuing to fight
Carries and drags
First responder kit
Different phases of care
Case studies
Blast injury theory
Medical REACT plans for protective agents
Medical evacuation considerations
Demonstration and skills practice
Executive protection scenarios