Training for most institutions must encompass a variety of needs. The subjects
shown below are generic to most operational requirements.
1. Operational orientation. Discussion of policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Includes general
operating philosophies, workplace requirements for personal grooming, appearance.
Subject to availability of institution's published policies.
2. Wearing of the Uniform. Proper care and maintenance of assigned uniform.
3. Legal restrictions. Detailed discussion, problem-solving exercise. Includes how to determine Probable Cause. Defines Use of Force. Outlines officer rights and responsibilities in detaining suspects, confrontational
situations, apprehending suspects.
4. Patrolling. Methods of patrolling offices, galleries, exterior walkways, parking areas.
Safe conduct of patrol rounds and defensive measures in confrontational situations.
5. Report Writing. How to prepare, review, and submit required information to higher authority.
Obtaining necessary information for insurance, investigative, or litigation purposes.
6. Radio Communications. Proper procedure in regular radio operations and emergency situations.
7. Emergency Evacuations. Individual responsibilities in assisting evacuation, securing facility, notifying
personnel, clearing the area. Special disability considerations.
8. First Responder First Aid. Minimal emergency response (establish airway, stop bleeding, treat for shock).
Location of medical supplies, how to contact response agencies. Handling onlookers.
This is an orientation only, and should be followed by an 8-hour certification
course.
9. Defusing violent situations. Stress confrontation, conflict resolution, public relations, and crowd control.
Turning a bad situation into a positive customer-relations event.
10. Defensive techniques. Dealing with antagonistic persons, intoxicated persons, violent offenders.
When all else fails, how to safely and efficiently resolve a problem situation.
This BASIC training program involves a full day of intensive, hands-on, realistic
training. Your policies and basic procedures for radio operations, notifying supervisors, and
reporting incidents are all incorporated into our professionally prepared lesson
plans. Training takes place on-site, at your selected location, and may be presented
in two half-day increments, before or after regular working hours. Each attendee
receives our copyrighted training booklet, which can incorporate your Standard
of Conduct or policy guidelines. Attendees receive credit towards Certified Institutional
Protection Specialist (CIPS) as awarded by the International Foundation for Cultural
Property Protection.
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