NCJ Number
138856
Date Published
1992
Length
0 pages
Annotation
These two videotapes present a basic 4-hour course for security officers prior to assignment, as required by Washington State licensing law for security officers.
Abstract
The training course is presented in four, 1-hour segments. Each 1 hour segment is accompanied by a panel summary discussion and a multiple-choice test. The course provides an overview of security officer responsibilities and knowledge. Part 1 opens with a statement by the Seattle police chief regarding the importance of the security industry as a complement for public police. This is followed by a lecture, interspersed with dramatic simulations, regarding cooperation between security officers and public police officers. The role of the security officer in relation to the public police is defined as basically that of a professional observer, reporter, interviewer, and witness. Topics in part 1 are the proper response to criminal acts (observe and report); patrol techniques (mobile, stationary, and vehicle); techniques of observation; and report writing. Part 2 focuses on the legal authority and limitations of private security officers, the typical tasks and activities of security officers, locks and keys, and how to avoid legal liability. Part 3 discusses how to respond to emergencies, including natural disasters, serious vehicle accidents, and fires. Segments in part 3 address when and how to call 911 and converse with the dispatcher, fire emergency response, bomb threats, and safety and accident prevention. Part 4 discusses the importance and skills of public relations and communication in achieving security objectives. Instructional methods include lecture, charts, dramatic simulations, panel discussions, and tests.