This course provides basic instruction in private alarm fundamentals. Emphasis is on basic electronics, equipment and wiring requirements, video detection and alarm systems, fire detection and alarm systems, specialty systems, perimeter detection, and motion detection systems. Successful completion satisfies the 20-hour basic training requirement for private alarm contractor agency employees under the Illinois Private Detective and Private Security Act. Hospital Security Techniques and specialized procedures for effective security in a hospital setting are examined. Specialized Security Problems Studies the application of protective services principles to specific problems.
Emphasis is on loss prevention management techniques.
Includes crime prevention, disaster and emergency planning, and protection of executives. Includes administrative law, constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, liability claims, tort law, and related statutory provisions. Attention is given to specific legislation and court decisions, and fundamentals of legal research. Special Topics in Security Students work with instructor individually or in small groups to develop special projects designed to focus on specific private protective services topics. SLP-237 Supervised field work experience at an approved protective services training site.