This Course has two subjects, each one with its own final examination. The first subject is Power to Arrest, which consists of lecture material and exam review quizzes. The second subject is Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism Awareness, which consists of a series of video presentations and workbook activities. You must finish both subjects of the Course in order to successfully complete the Course and receive a Certificate of Completion.

The Course satisfies the State of California, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, eight hour training requirement necessary to apply for the Security Guard License/Registration, better known as a Guard Card. After successful completion of this course, a training completion certificate will be issued to you, along with procedures on how to complete the application and background check process for the Guard Card. Completion of the training course does not guarantee, nor imply, licensure. You can take a break from the training Course after completing any section, and then restart the training where you left off.

COURSE OVERVIEW

SUBJECT 1, POWER TO ARREST

• The responsibilities of the Security Guard/Proprietary Private Security Officer and Employer
• Role and Responsibilities of the Security Guard/Proprietary Private Security Officer
• Relations with the Local Police
• Observation and Report Writing
• Authority to Question and a Basis for Making Decisions
• Inspections
• Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities
• Factors to Consider Before Making an Arrest
• Arrestable Offenses
• Private Person's Arrest
• Making an Arrest
• Searching the Subject
• Merchant's Privilege Search
• After the Arrest
• Terrorism
• Professional Conduct of a security guard/proprietary private security officer
• Power to Arrest Final Examination

SUBJECT 2, WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND TERRORISM AWARENESS

• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism Awareness for Security Professionals
• WMD & Terrorism Awareness Final Examination