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Comprehensive Security and Investigation

Curriculum Breakdown (400 Hours)


Curriculum Modules Hours
1. Security Officer Level I 8
2. Powers to Arrest Level II 16
3. Powers to Arrest Level III 16
4. Arrest, Search, and Security, Pepper Spray/Gas, Stun Gun, and Penal Code 32
5. Firearm Course 4
6. Advanced Firearms 4
7. Baton Course 8
8. CPR/First Aid 8
9. Alarms: Application, Installation, Response & Operations 4
10. Defensive Tactics 6
11. Explosive Devices, Bomb Threats 4
12. Introduction to Private Investigation Act/Insurance/Claims Adjusting 16
13. Dos and Donts & How to get Started 4
14. Report writing 16
15. Surveillance: Photography and Video 32
16. Family Law for the Investigator 8
17. Loss Prevention & Risk Management 12
18. Homicide & Insurance Related Investigations 8
19. Interview and Interrogation 10
20. Developing Leads: Public Records 24
21. Criminal and Civil Investigations 8
22. US. CA Labor Law 4
23. Arson & Advanced Fire Prevention & Alarms 16
24. Concepts of Evidence & Crime Scene Investigations 12
25. Campus & Airfield Safety Officer Certifications 24
26. Hands-on Investigation 16
27. Introduction to Executive Protection 4
28. Career Potential and Marketing 4
29. Principals and Responsibilities 6
30. Firearms Training, Principal & Advanced 14
31. Advanced Rout Protection 4
32. Crisis Intervention & interpersonal Communications 6
33. Survey of Home & Business for Personal Protection 4
34. Field Operations 18
35. Individual Protection Tactics 6
36. Team Protection Tactics 4
37. Driving Tactics: Evasion & Defense, Threat Assessment 10

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Materials Provided

  • Textbooks for:
    • Protection Officer;
    • Security;
    • Private Investigation;
    • Executive Protection;
    • Hand guns and ammunition.

Standard Equipment Package (Includes Bianchi Products)

  • Pepper spray canister or tear-gas and holster;
  • Double lock handcuffs with case;
  • Three cell metal flashlight and holder;
  • Two calibers on state firearms license;
  • Poly-carbonate (one piece) side handle baton and straight baton or collapsible side handle baton;
  • Straight and side handle baton video;
  • "Ring holder" for baton;
  • Duty belt;
  • Key case;
  • Multi-fit radio pouch;
  • CPR mask & gloves in a belt holder, and book.

Optional Deluxe Safety Equipment Package

  • All of the above items;
  • A state of the art bullet proof vest, custom made.

Fees

  • No Equipment: $5,200.00;
  • Standard Equipment Package: $5,650.00;
  • Deluxe Safety Package: $6,175.00.

In order to train and perform assignments with professional equipment, it is suggested that the following be provided by the student

  • Computer, preferably laptop (approx. cost: $1,000);
  • Video Camera, preferably with night vision (approx. cost $1,200).

All prices and course topic durations subject to change.

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