CJS 2070 - Private Sector Security and Investigations

1. Evolution of private sector security
2. Changing role of technology in private sector security
3. Commercial and institutional security
4. Enhancing security through physical and procedural controls
5. Ethical conduct
6. Future of private sector security in homeland security
7. Industrial and retail security
8. Legal liability for private sector security and investigations
9. Loss prevention through risk management
10. Obtaining information and evidence related to legal liability
11. Preventing and dealing with violence in the workplace
12. Preventing losses from accidents, emergencies and criminal actions
13. Private sector security as a profession
14. Public/private sector security interface and legal authority
15. Testifying in court
16. The investigative function in arson, accidents, sexual harassment
17. The role of security personnel in public relations

1. Discuss the difference between private sector security and public security
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of private sector security functions to Homeland Security.
3. Explain the underlying principles of risk assessment and risk management.
4. Apply knowledge of private investigative functions relative to legal liability.
5. Analyze the needs for different types of security.
6. Explore the various aspects of court testimony.
7. Analyze ethical issues in private sector security using various case problem scenarios.

Courses and Registration