Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS290BR   19966-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS290BR 19966-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Institutional Security: Functions of the Security Officer
Legal restrictions limiting the authority of the institutional security officer; implementation of crime prevention programs; public relations; and principles of conducting an investigation.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS290BR   19966-20086 Institutional Security: Functions of the Security Officer
1. Describe legal restrictions that limit the authority of the institutional security officer. (I)
2. Demonstrate proper investigative and interrogation techniques. (II)
3. Explain the importance of positive public relations. (III)
4. Describe methods of crime prevention. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS290BR   19966-20086 Institutional Security: Functions of the Security Officer
    I. Liability
        A. Vicarious liability
        B. Legality of citizen's arrest
        C. Unlawful use of force
        D. Personal liability
        E. Illegal searches
        F. Proximate cause
      II. Investigation
          A. Detecting criminal behavior
          B. Investigation basics
          C. Field interrogation
          D. Courtroom testimony
        III. Public Relations
            A. Enhancing the employer
            B. Enhancing the profession
            C. Ethics
            D. Demeanor and appearance
          IV. Crime Prevention
              A. Three parameters of defense
              B. Locks and locking devices
              C. Sexual assaults
              D. Window glazing
              E. Lighting
              F. Bicycle thefts
              G. Officer machine thefts
              H. Purse, wallet, and handbag thefts
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