Time Introduction 1 hour Staff and participants meet one another. Participants receive an overview of the seminar. All administrative matters are completed. This includes physical protection systems, closed circuit TV, duress alarms, lighting systems, reinforced judges benches, and window security systems. Participants learn the basic principles of metal detectors, identify ways people try to circumvent, and discuss metal detectors shortcomings.
Participants become familiar with various disguised weapons.
They learn to identify suspected bombs in a letter, and small packages. Participants discuss their responsibilities and limitations in this area. Prisoner Searches 1 hour Staff explains and demonstrates different types of searches and relate past attempts and successful escapes relative to each searching technique. Participants have an opportunity to practice these techniques. Participants discuss various types of restraints, their proper application, and the situation which justify their use.