Certified Armed Protection Specialist (CAPS) Program
127 Hours / $ 2,117.00
Classes held all day or evenings and weekends
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 (CA – 2 years)
Exposed Weapon (CA)
Concealed Weapon (Utah – 5 years & Florida – 7 years)
Baton Certification (CA)
Executive Protection Specialist
American Heart Association First Aid and CPR/AED (2 years)
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
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Firearms/CCW Range Training
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Baton Training
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4 Mandatory Guard Card Courses: Public Relations, Observation/Documentation,
Communication, and Liability
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5 Elective Guard Card Courses: Officer Safety, Handling Difficult People, Stun Gun or Air Taser,
Handcuffing, and Chemical Agents
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Job Placement Workshop
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Executive Protection
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American Heart Association First Aid and CPR/AED Training
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.
MANDATORY COURSES:
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
ELECTIVE COURSES:
A.
Officer Safety
1. Threat Assessment
2. Subject Contact
3. Safety Awareness
4. Blood Borne Pathogens
5. Environmental/Hazardous Materials
B.
Handling Difficult People
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G.
1. Communications
2. Conflict Management
3. Speaking Constructively
4. Valuing Diversity
5. Negotiating
6. Verbal Diffusion
Chemical Agents
1. Tear Gas Use and Effects
2. Pepper Spray Use and Effects
3. Air Borne Chemical Agents
4. Water Borne Chemical Agents
BSIS’s Certified Course in Baton Training
Course in the Use of Handcuffs
Course in the Use of a Stun Gun or Air Taser
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED
1. Recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants
2. Perform one-and two-rescuer CPR
3. Use a resuscitation mask
4. Use an AED for victims of sudden cardiac arrest
5. Handle common first aid emergencies
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
II.
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
a. Picture of revolver with parts identified
b. Picture of semi-automatic with parts identified
2.
IV.
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
1.
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
1.
Two-handed grip (left and right handed)
2.
One–handed Grip (left and right-handed)
E.
The draw
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VIII.
IX.
X.
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 SPECIALIST
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.
This intensive 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:
Day 1
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Instructor | EP Course module introduction
Concealed firearms draws & techniques
Walking drills | 1-4 agents
Physical Intervention techniques
Attack on Principal (AOP) Drills – Walking & Static
Vehicle basics
Arrivals & departures
AOPs in and around vehicles
Vehicle down & Driver down drills
Day 2
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Principles of protection
Anatomy of a protective detail
Single agent vs. team tactics
Security driving principles
High-risk driving tactics
The Attack and mitigations
International vs. Domestic details
Trauma care for Protective Operations
Day 3
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Terrorist/kidnapper/assassin methods and vulnerabilities
Surveillance detection
Practical Advance
Mission Package Preparation
Team briefing course
Protective intelligence skills
Mission Package Practical
Team briefing practical
Professionalism & Complacency
Day 4
 Estate Protection
 Corporate Security
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Celebrity details
US Government Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) introduction
Mexico Protective Operations
Proper etiquette, protocols, and professionalism
Industry outlook – Domestic & International
Networking sites, forums & groups
Day 5
 TCCC
 Computer lab plan prep & review
 Recruitment