The course teaches the most effective and humane way of using such weapons, and the need to use them only when unarmed techniques do not suffice. As well, students study the management of an operations centre. Topics discussed include alarms and how they work, limitations of alarm systems, false alarms, and future trends. This course is a continuation of SMP1925 Computer Assisted Design with a practical application including blueprint reading and building construction evaluation, as well as site assessment and extant recording. This course exposes students to security disciplines of critical importance in business and industry, where protecting products and plans can be essential to staying competitive.
Subjects covered include internal and external threats to security and their countermeasures.
Risk analysis and security surveys are conducted using CAD programs. Students must also document their field placement. Topics covered include policy formation, procedures, and checklists. Students develop written procedures which are used in simulated threat situations. This advanced course acquaints students with sound management practices and effective crisis intervention techniques.