Security / Police Sciences
Distance Learning Course Summary

Many individuals and companies are working more diligently to ensure the safety of their family, friends, employees and co-workers. This often means taking additional steps such as using enhanced security systems and hiring private security firms.

In addition, many neighborhoods participate in community policing to ensure their homes are safe and secure. These extra measures often mean more job opportunities for individuals interested in careers in security and police sciences.

Stratford's Security and Police Science course was designed by professionals to provide a quality introduction to the field of private security. Topics include the examination of all aspects of corporate and retail security as well as basic self defense, loss prevention, legal liability and more.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for security guards is $25,840. The number of jobs is expected to increase by 5% through 2024.*

Salaries can vary depending on the place of employment, educational attainment, and the specific duties performed.

Introduction to Investigation and Law Enforcement
• Historical Perspective of Law Enforcement
• The Criminal Justice System
• Crime and its Investigation
• The Crime Scene
• Types of Evidence and Their Usefulness
• Interview Techniques
• Conducting the Interview
• Principles of Interrogation

Private Security in the 21st Century Part 1
• Historical Development – Private Security: Past to Present
• Professional Development of Private Security: Professional Training Groups
• Private Security Employment Positions
• Private Security Contrasted with the Police
• Entry Level Business Techniques and Information
• Private Security Guarding and Protection Skills
• Advanced Business Security Issues
• Private Investigators
• Report Writing as a Private Investigator
• Loss Prevention, Gaming and Alarm Security Systems

Private Security in the 21st Century Part 2
• Financial Security Issues
• Corporate and White-Collar Crime
• Current Private Security Threats: Issues and Information
• Terrorist Recognition
• Bombs
• Critical Infrastructure
• Riots, Domestic Terrorism, and Maritime Security Issues
• School Security Issues and Techniques
• Technology Warfare, Biometric and Bugging Issues
Future Security Trends: Issues and Information

American Policing Part 1
• Fundamentals of Policing
• Police: Essentials
• Historical Accounts of American Police
• Broken Windows, Fear and Community Policing
• Modern Policing, Quality of Life Issues and Privatization
• Local Police and Federal Enforcement Agencies
• Police Organizations, Management and Police Officers
• Local Police Organizations
• Police Management and Leadership
• Hiring and Training Police Officers

American Policing Part 2
• On the Job: Patrol and Patrol Units
• The Role of Police Officers
• Crime Scene Investigations
• Proactive Strategies: Undercover Operations, Stings, Gangs and Drugs
• Third Millennium Challenges
• Police Subculture, Discretion and Wrongful Acts
• Police Accountability and Civil Liberties
• Police Officer Stress

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular state licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships.

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the course material is presented may vary.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition