This course introduces students to investigative techniques, technical and forensic aids, sources of information and agencies of assistance to investigators. Students also learn how to protect evidence and apply analytical approaches to security investigations. Issues include principles of supervision, performance standards, performance appraisals, leadership skills, work schedules, counselling employees, grievance procedures and effective communications. Using a case study approach, this course builds on SMP1913 Selected Offences I and focuses on legal principles, concepts and procedures which impact on the investigatory nature of their responsibilities. Sessions include notes and exercises to develop students' facility in applying CAD software to security and safety survey requirements.
Students develop simple floor plans, schematic drawings, and use software as a design planning tool.
This course examines the spreadsheet environment in relation to security management issues such as budget preparations, acquisition of capital equipment, operating costs, and tendering of contracts. Students learn the terminology for various security weapons and acquire practical proficiency in their use. 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.