Security/Police Sciences Certificate

210 hours/instructor supported/books included

Overview

This is an excellent choice for learning more about the work of security guards and police officers. Our in-depth curriculum can help you gain a valid understanding of a number of security jobs including investigations, surveillance, security systems and more. Our course also includes a module on police officers and their important role in society. Overall, this security/police sciences distance learning course is an excellent first step in learning more about the work of security guards and police officers.

Text Books Included:

·         Community Policing: Partnerships for Problem Solving by Linda S. Miller and Kären M. Hess

·         The Protection Officer Training Manual, Seventh Edition by IFPO

Outline

Security/Police Sciences Module 1
Overview of Security

·         The Evolution of Asset Protection and Security

·         Field Notes and Report Writing

·         Observation Skills and Memory

·         Patrol Principles

·         Safety and the Protection Officer

·         Traffic Control

·         Crowd Control

Security/Police Sciences Module 2
Security Fundamentals

·         Physical Security Applications

·         Alarm System Fundamentals

·         Central Alarm Stations and Dispatch Centers

·         Access Control

·         Introduction to Computer Security

·         Information Security

·         Explosive Devices, Bomb Threats and Search

·         Fire Prevention, Detection and Response

·         Hazardous Materials

·         Protection Officers and Emergency Response

Security/Police Sciences Module 3
Security Awareness and Management

·         Strikes, Lockouts and Labor Relations

·         Workplace Violence

·         Employee Dishonesty and Crime in Business

·         Substance Abuse

·         Effective Communications

·         Crisis Intervention

·         Security Awareness

·         Environmental Crime Control theory

·         Operational Risk Management

·         Emergency Planning and Disaster Control

·         Terrorism

·         Counterterrorism and VIP Protection

·         Weapons of Mass Destruction

Security/Police Sciences Module 4
Crime Scene Security

·         Crime Scene Procedures

·         Foundations for Surveillance

·         Interviewing Techniques

·         Investigation: Concepts and Practices

·         Legal Aspects of Security

·         Protection Officer Law (U.S.)

·         Protection Office Law (Canadian)

·         Use of Force

·         Defensive Tactics and Officer Safety

·         Apprehension and Detention Procedures

·         Public Relations

Security/Police Sciences Module 5
Community Policing

·         The Evolution of Community Policing

·         Inside Police Agencies

·         Understanding and Involving the Community

·         Problem Solving: Proactive Policing

·         Implementing Community Policing

Security/Police Sciences Module 6
Building Relationships and Trust

·         Communicating Effectively

·         Building Partnerships

·         The Glue of Community Policing

·         Forming Partnerships

·         Forming Partnerships with the Media

Security/Police Sciences Module 7
Community Policing in the Field

·         Early Experiments in Crime Prevention

·         Community Policing Strategies

·         Safe Neighborhoods and Communities

·         From Traffic Problems to Crime

·         Community Policing and Drugs

·         Bringing Youths into Community Policing

Security/Police Sciences Module 8
A Collaborative Effort

·         The Challenge of Gangs

·         Controlling Gangs Destructive Force

·         Understanding and Preventing Violence

·         Understanding and Preventing Terrorism

·         What Research Tells Us

·         Looking to the Future

Computer Requirements

Internet Access

·         Broadband or high-speed internet access is strongly recommended. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.

·         Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware

·         Virtually all Windows-Mac-Linux hardware configurations and processors are acceptable.

·         1 GB RAM recommended

Software

·         Operating Systems

·           Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS X 10 and higher, most Linux distributions

·         Web Browsers

·           Mozilla Firefox 2 and 3 (previous versions will work also)

·          Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8

·          Safari is not currently recommended as it cannot display certain Moodle editing menus for both students and instructors

Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media-click on the links below to download the latest versions)

·          Adobe Flash Player

·          Adobe Acrobat Reader

·          Apple Quicktime

·          Windows Media Player

·          Real Player

·          PowerPoint Viewer (use this if you don’t have PowerPoint)