Private Security Personnel Training: Issues of Negligence

Continual training is needed not only to educate personnel but also to remind personnel that although coming to work may be a daily routine for them, a trip to the hospital for many patients is far from ordinary. The security guard who was more concerned with the position of the car and talking to his buddy, than why the people in the car had drove up to the emergency entrance in the first place was mind boggling. With the exception of our initial phone call to the hospital, the security guard experience was our first impression as we entered the hospital. The actions of the security guard, the orderly's remarks, and the inexperienced resident set the tone for that first day's experience.

Excessive force is becoming more of an issue as society grows and crimes evolve. Some of the problem stems from the illegal exercises of police power due to lack of funds for adequate training, short staffing and resources. Law enforcement officers work is a very dangerous environment. Law enforcement officers need to be equipped with the necessary tools to fight the war on crime, especially when excessive force is needed. While on the other hand, there have been circumstances where law enforcement officers used extreme measures that led to question if it was excessive force, brutality, unauthorized force, wrongful force, unjustified force, misuse of force, and unnecessary force. Law enforcement job is to serve and protect their communities, but without the proper tools in their tool box, it will cause them more harm than good. Furthermore, there are known practices such as basic defensive tactics training and de-escalation of force strategies that could be utilized.

No aspect of protective service goes unaffected by public revenue challenges. Future leaders and supervisors will face increasing demands for performance with fewer resources for operations, compensation and thus talent in order to manage systems and workforce demographic change under increasing budget constraints. Privatization and outsourcing is often proposed as one-size-fits-all solutions, but different systems within fire protection may only be amenable to private-sector management where competition can be maintained. Absent competition, however, the public welfare may not be maximized by a single, dominant firm. In such cases ethical oversight of the public interest may require regulation along the lines of existing public utilities, to balance access to private capital against the cost reductions that drive, and result from, the profit motive.

The security guards and police officers’ presence were so critical in controlling all the security issues during observation sessions. The officers did rounds inside the departments and were called when needed and aggression reduced after their involvements. In a few departments, a police officer was walking around to check for security issues, and in the departments with less visibility, police officers did rounds more frequently. Security staff or police officer’s presence in ED lowered the staff stress and reduced the aggression of some psychiatric patients.

Recently Security Training has developed a more robust process for conducting Training Performance Evaluation (TPE). The document that provides guidance for conducting TPE's and OJT reviews is NSDP 50. All other documents that supersede NSDP 50 needs to be removed from service so no to create conflict with the new process. It is recommended that all security training lesson plans be reviewed to ensure the information provided in the TPE’s and OJT documents are constants and in alignment with the new training qualification process.

This case study introduces us to the risk, safety measures, and issues involved in fire fighting. The title of the case study is Risky Business: Consent Safety and fire fighting Culture. The case discusses the Bay City fire fighting department which is known “as one of the most advanced in the country” (2010). The case highlights the fact that though the department has one of the most highly trained fire fighters in its team, the chief is concerned about some security issues which were due to result of negligence and disobedience on the behalf of the firefighters.

Security guards are a necessity to have in today’s world, with the security force around; working with the police at times it has expanded the areas where there may be a shortage of officers for coverage. (Sapse, 2013)

Times are changing and the threats that businesses face are changing as well. Workplace security and asset protection is vital in order for a company of any size to be successful. Crime is getting more sophisticated and ruthless, and no matter how big or small a company is it needs to be mindful of threats to keep themselves protected. There are countless steps that can be taken to ensure that a company’s assets and employees are kept safe and out of harm’s way. A few of these steps include informing employees of security procedures to prevent dangerous situations, maintaining a competent security staff, and exterior facility defenses. Finally and perhaps the most important aspect, steps that can be taken in the unlikely event that a life threatening situation occurs.

The security personnel ought to be able to handle many responsibilities and fill various roles as required. Frequently this may occur while protecting the assets of an organization, in addition to the welfare and health of the employees of the organization. These responsibilities and roles vary, according to the kind of facility or the circumstances that the security officers may find themselves in.

Since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2011 the security industry has continued to grow at a fast pace. To add to the industries growth we can see how events such as mass shooting in public places and breaches in internet servers has generated a major concern for not only physical security but also information security. Since law enforcement would in my opinion, willingly admit that it cannot protect everyone or everything all the time it is the security industry that has to come in and fill some if not all of this gap. The industry has become a vital part of the protection of not only citizens and industries in the United States but also in numerous other countries as well. One article about how important the security industry has become stated that “private security officers are responsible for protecting many of the nation‘s institutions and critical infrastructure systems, including industry and manufacturing, utilities, transportation, and health and educational facilities” (Strom et al., 2010). There are numerous companies in the security industry market and some of the products that they sell are in the area of personal security, security systems and information technology. Each has different ranges of protection and is generated by the customer needs. Most of the industries main customers are located in regions with large population and cities were they establish their company’s headquarters. One current trend is

In today’s world, security services are a vital component of social and business affairs for all high profile figures and families. Wiser Security Services (Pvt) Ltd is proud to provide security services specifically designed to supply effective, professional security for special events. Our services include protection for private clients, executives and other VIP protection, and security services for business and other organizations as well as crowd control. We believe that extensive planning, effective communication, and tactful responses to security issues are a prerequisite when it comes to professional security measure implementation. Wiser security services provide security to many events like film premier, political strike, business gatherings, conferences and conventions,

Before September 11, 2001 there were a number of safety hazards that needed to be addressed with regards to airline security. One of these hazards pertained to those hired by the

Security is paramount for any organization. Managers need to ensure employees do not break the rules, and managers should be in tune with standards set forth concerning both security and safety. Macpherson, Robert, and Frederick M. Burkle talks about the principal of Organizational Security and they state, “It establishes the corporate standard for staff safety and security requirements and commitment based on the precepts of ‘Duty of Care.’ It is a signal to all stakeholders, staff, trustees, management, partners and donors that the organization takes the safety and security of its staff and the integrity of its programs seriously” (2013). Although managers do not write the rules governing most procedures, the managers are encouraged to enforce the standards of an organization to ensure there is no misconception of what policy states and how policy is applied. Supervisors should know whom to contact if a question arises concerning any policy that an answer is unknown. The security policies for an organization can cover numerous areas, but most organizations attempt to simplify these areas to include three main branches that filter down to the multiple areas of concern. These main themes are information security, personnel security, and physical security.

(d)       Inadequate orientation and training on security matters and on sanction for violating security rules.

Door supervision and security guarding permit holders were reliably positive about the effect of permitting. They trust that: Permitting has enhanced their workplace; their vocation alternatives and opportunities are better; they are more capable and sure, and have a superior scope of aptitudes; their vocation alternatives and opportunities are better; 1.They are more capable and sure, and have a superior scope of aptitudes; 2.They will show signs of improvement pay and conditions in the long haul as a result of their permit, and; 3.People in general has more trust in (and respect for) guards and Door supervision chairmen. • Door supervision suppliers were disconnected in conclusion on the impact of approving on the capacities levels of staff. • All Door supervision suppliers have brought about costs as a result of approving and most said they have not had the ability to pass those costs on to customers. • Staff turnover rate in Door supervision was 53%. (I.e. the starting 12 months of security) A Door Supervisor is the person who takes a shot at premise which is endorsed by an area managing.