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Figure ****
Basic Training Security Topics |
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SUBJECTS |
HOURS |
DESCRIPTION |
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Overview of the DCPS
and role of the SPO
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1.0
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Discussion of the
mission, role, and responsibilities of the DCPS and
Federal Protective Service.
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Customer Oriented
Protection |
1.0
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Discussion of the concept of
customer-oriented protection and the contract
Security Police Officer’s role in achieving those
objectives.
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Role and
Responsibility of the SPO |
2.0
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Typical duties
associated with being a SPO at a DCPS facility.
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Ethics and Professionalism
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2.0
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Pride and
Professionalism.
Use of contract personnel to
augment/supplement/replace civil authorities.
Practical examples of proper
behavior, improper behavior. Pride in appearance and
personal grooming.
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**** Parts I and II **** |
2.0
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People Skills for the
21st Century.
Instances of proper use of communications
equipment and procedures.
Correct and proper communications techniques are
presented. Instruction will
stress emergency request transmissions, required
reporting of locations, patrol usage, requests for
assistance, etc.
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Professional Public and Media Relations
**** Parts I and II **** |
2.0
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Use of basic social
skills to enhance Company image, improve overall
relations. Practical ways of improving PR with
client, client organizations, local, state, and
Federal law enforcement organizations.
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Understanding Human Behavior
**** Parts I and II ****
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2.0
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Discussion of guard
behavior and that of piers, especially under stress.
Recognition of mentally disturbed
persons/behavior, especially as it relates to drugs
and alcohol. Proper handling and
reporting techniques.
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The Law, Legal
Authorities, Jurisdiction and Responsibilities
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2.0
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Discussion of the
history of laws, applicable laws and regulations,
and the concept of legal jurisdiction as it pertains
to the contract Security Police Officer.
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Crimes, Crime Scene
Investigation, and Response to Crimes in Progress
against Persons and/or Property
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1.0
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Caution to be
exercised when coming upon a crime in progress or
process of being committed. The
element of surprise and the possibilities of
encountering a crime in progress.
Types of crime and officer response.
Arrest procedures and the law.
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Search and Seizure
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1.0
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Searching and
Apprehension Techniques.
Planning and making an arrest.
Correct position and procedures for searches.
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Apprehension and
Arrest Authority
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1.0
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A thorough
examination of the contract Security Police
Officer’s role in planning and executing an arrest.
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Detection and Use of
Force |
2.0
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Instruction on the use of force to include the
various degrees of force authorized under the
contract. Reporting procedures
related to such use are also covered.
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Crime Scene
Protection |
2.0
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Rules and Laws of
Evidence and Evidence Collection.
Proper methods and procedures for preserving the
crime scene; collecting and collating evidence;
interviewing witnesses; etc.
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Rules of Evidence
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2.0
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Crime Scene Response;
Evidence Collection.
Caution to be exercised when coming upon a
crime in progress or process of being committed.
The element of surprise and the possibilities
of encountering a crime in progress.
Types of crime. Thorough
examination of alleged perpetrator’s rights under
the various codes of justice (military, civilian,
etc.) and the security officer’s role in the proper
enforcement and protection of those rights.
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Contract
Administration
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1.0
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Discussion of the
relationship between the contract Security Police
Officer and the Government.
Importance of the Duty Book.
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Functional Site
Orientation, Duties, and Post Orders
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2.0
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Patrol and
Observation Recognition of
Hazards |
2.0
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Investigation of
Incidents and Accidents.
Patrol theories and application.
Recognition of patrol hazards. The purpose of
protective patrolling, identifying the various types
of protective services and the necessity for proper
observation as it relates to patrol procedures.
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Response to
Disturbances
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2.0
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Discuss types of
disturbances, proper approach, officer’s role and
authorities vis-à-vis the use of force, proper
control and reporting techniques.
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Personnel Identification; Entry/Exit Control
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1.0
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Objective and methods
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic control.
Basic arm and band signals.
SOPs will be posted at each entry point for
routine personnel and vehicular entry/exit control
operations; single purpose SOPs will be issued for
special occasions.
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Threat Levels and
Threat Conditions
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2.0
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A discussion of the importance of identification and
control of property to the physical security of the
facility and role the contract Security Police
Officer will play in this identification. Discuss
types of disturbances, proper approach, officer’s
role and authorities vis-à-vis the use of force,
proper control and reporting techniques.
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Safety, Security and
Fire Prevention/Protection
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2.0
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Basic elements of
Fire Protection/Prevention and Intrusion Detection
and Security Systems. Purpose
and characteristics of barrier, intrusion detection,
fire, life safety and individual supervision
devices. CCTV as an integral
part of security systems. A
discussion of the importance of identification of
personnel to the physical security of the facility
and role the contract Security Police Officer will
play in this identification.
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Report Writing,
Notes, Required DCPS Forms
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2.0
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Report Writing;
Accomplishment of Security Police Forms.
Various
contractor and forms, reports, and logs used by the
security force, and procedures for their completion.
Form and Content of a Security Report - WHO, WHAT,
WHEN, WHERE and WHY.
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Handling Disorderly
Conduct, Response to Disturbances and Other
Incidents |
2.0
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Discuss types of
disturbances, proper approach, officer’s role and
authorities vis-à-vis the use of force, proper
control and reporting techniques.
Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs recognition;
profiles of typical trafficker; proper handling and
reporting procedures
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OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1910, 1030 |
1.5
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Exposure to
Bloodborne Pathogens.
Explanation of BP’s and how transmitted;
recognition; exposure control when BP’s
evident/suspected; required protective equipment;
prevention and antidotes; procedures to follow in
event of BP emergency.
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Terrorism, Bomb Threats, Bomb Search, Wrongful
Destruction
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2.0 |
Anti-Terrorism
Plan/Procedures; Bomb Threat Plan/Procedures.
Practical techniques for recognizing potential
terrorist activities; conducting search, and
reporting suspected activities.
Telephone protocol for “phoned-in” bomb threats,
threats of terrorist activities, etc. |
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Workplace Violence &
Standards of Conduct
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2.0 |
Pride and
Professionalism. Use of contract personnel to
augment, supplement, replace civil authorities.
Practical examples of proper behavior,
improper behavior. Practical ways of improving PR
with client, client organizations, local, state, and
Federal law enforcement organizations.
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Civil Disturbances,
Crowd and Riot Control
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2.0 |
Instruction in Crowd Control and Riot
Formations including emphasis on discipline,
control, and cooperation with police are covered.
Offensive and defensive team actions will be
taught to control or neutralize a crowd.
Includes handling emergency situations.
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Bomb Threats, Bomb Search
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2.0 |
Practical techniques
for recognizing potential terrorist activities;
conducting search, and reporting suspected
activities. Telephone protocol
for “phoned-in” bomb threats, threats of terrorist
activities, etc.
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Hostage and Potential Hostage Situations
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2.0 |
Identifying and
responding to hostage situations.
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Sabotage and Espionage
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2.0 |
Anti-Terrorism
Plan/Procedures.
Practical techniques for recognizing potential
terrorist activities; conducting search, and
reporting suspected activities.
Telephone protocol for “phoned-in” threats of
terrorist activities, etc.
Deterrence and practical prevention techniques
presented. |
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Self Defense and
Defensive Tactics
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2.0 |
Practical Application
in the use of Defensive Tactics.
Practical application in the use of defensive
tactics. Instruction incorporates defense against
armed and unarmed attack, restraining holds, use of
baton, and subjective compliance methods against
hostile or uncooperative persons.
Includes instruction on applying handcuffs. |
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Narcotics and
Dangerous Drugs
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2.0 |
Substance recognition; profiles of typical
trafficker; proper handling and reporting procedures |
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Screening |
2.0 |
Training for Linescanner X-Ray and Magnetometer
Equipment will be provided to all guard force
organization personnel during phase-in by either a
training representative of the system manufacturer,
or by a certified representative of the Federal
Protective Service. |
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OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, 1030
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4.0 |
Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Explanation of BP’s and how transmitted;
recognition; exposure control when BP’s
evident/suspected; required protective equipment;
prevention and antidotes; procedures to follow in
event of BP emergency. |
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Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) |
8.0 |
(American Red Cross
Certified Instructors required.)
CPR procedures including basic procedures for life
support and cardiac arrest relief.
All guards must be CPR certified annually and
carry this certification on their person while on
duty. ARC "Race for Life
Certificate" (Form 1747) issued.
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Emergency Medical
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8.0 |
First Aid/Buddy Care.
(American Red Cross
Certified Instructors required.)
Emergency first aid procedures and the Heimlich
maneuver. Emergency first aid
procedures including immediate action to control
bleeding, recognition of first-aid procedure for
convulsion, epilepsy, stroke, heart attack, heat
prostration and other disorders.
ARC "Multi Media Standard First Aid Certificate"
(Form 1730) issued. |
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Examination
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1.0
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Written Examination.
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Examination Review
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1.0
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Oral Review.
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Total Hours
of Training:
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80 HRS.
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