Many law enforcement and security personnel are tasked with providing Executive/Dignitary/VIP/Witness Protection, but few have the necessary training to do so properly.  Although this course meets, and substantially exceeds, the certification standards for the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau Level IV Personal Protection Officer training, its main purpose is to introduce the participant to the necessary elements of the protective services field.  This course is approximately 45 hours in length, and will be taught in three consecutive days of 15 hours each (similar to a real protective assignment).  The training days are long and demanding, both physically and mentally, however, the participant will receive much more extensive Level IV PPO training for approximately the same amount of money than that offered elsewhere.  The graduate will also be much better prepared to actually provide personal protection services.

The general topics, subject to change, is as follows:

Basic Principles of Protective Services, Threat Profiles, Protocol/Etiquette, Command Post Operations, Protective Intelligence, Threat Assessments, Personal Security Vulnerability Assessments, Site Surveys, Advance Procedures, Introduction to Terrorism, Terrorist Operations, Detecting Terrorist Surveillance, Hostage/Kidnap Survival, Basic Anti-Terrorism/Evasive Driving, Weapons and Equipment, Improvised Explosive Devices/Searches, Defensive Tactics, OC/Pepper Spray, Legal Considerations, Walking Formations, Mounted/Dismounted Formations, Motorcade Operations, Protection Drills

As you can see, this course will be covering a wide range of topics.  As stated earlier, the purpose is introductory, therefore, participants who will be providing Executive/Dignitary/VIP/Witness Protection will be strongly encouraged to seek further training and qualifications specifically related to providing professional protection services.  TCLEOSE credit.  

This course is intended for personnel who will be providing Executive/Dignitary/VIP/Witness Protection services to a variety of clients (governmental or private).  Individuals will be required to pass the test for Standard First Aid and CPR, as well as the handgun and shotgun qualification courses.  In addition, all students should be prepared to experience the effects of OC spray.  This course is extremely demanding both physically and mentally, however, upon graduation, the student will be qualified to serve as a member of a protection detail.

The general itinerary, subject to change, is as follows:

Training Day 1

Welcome, Introduction to Protective Services/Basic Principles, Threat Profiles, Workplace Violence, Protocol/Etiquette, Command Post Operations, Protective Intelligence, Threat Assessments, Personal Security Vulnerability Assessments, Site Surveys/Assessments, Advance Procedures, Historical Case Studies 

Training Day 2

International and Domestic Terrorism Overview, Terrorist Operations, Personal Protective Measures, Physical Security, Surveillance Detection, Hostage/Kidnap Survival, Simulated Detail Initial Briefing 

Training Day 3

Weapons and Equipment (including training, checklists, etc.), Defensive Tactics, Expandable Baton, Walking Formations, Protection Drills

Training Day 4

Handgun Training/Qualification (Semi-Auto/Revolver), Shotgun Training/Qualification, Sub-Machine Gun Training/Familiarization, Common Small Arms Familiarization

Training Day 5

Improvised Explosive Devices/Chemical/Biological Weapons, Vehicle and Building Explosive Searches, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Protection Drills, OC Spray, Emergency Medical Techniques, Legal Considerations 

Training Day 6

Vehicle Dynamics, Driving Skills, Motorcade Operations, Counter-Ambush Tactics, Case Studies, Protection Drills

Training Day 7

Comprehensive Written Examination, Simulated Protective Detail, Graduation 

TCLEOSE credit.