Campus Security
This dynamic program comes complete with instructional objectives, lesson summaries, plus POST tests for each training module.
About the instructor: Rick Fiems is assistant professor of Law Enforcement at Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois. He is also the Chief of Public at the school. Fiems served as Chief of Police in Port Byron, Illinois from 1978-1981. He has written and developed several training programs during his law enforcement career including an 80- hour basic training course for Illinois reserve and part-time police officers, a 200-hour basic training course for Rock Island Arsenal Police and a 40- hour course for inspector at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
This 9-part Campus Security Series consist of:
MODULE #1 - Campus & Community Relations
- Understanding a Student Centered Environment
- Role of the College in the Community
- "Town Vs. Gown" Syndrome
- College's Duty to Report
- Role of Security in the College Environment
- The Importance of Cooperation
MODULE #2 - Fire & Emergency Response
- The "Emergency Response Plan"
- Importance of a Planned Response
- Fire & Disaster Drills
- Use of Critical Incident Teams
- Lessons from the past
MODULE #3 - Security Awareness
- Basic Components of Security Awareness
- Changing Alertness Levels
- Campus Alertness Inhibitors
- Transfer of Security Expectations
- Theory of Concentric Rings
MODULE #4 - Residence Hall Security
- A Dorm is Not a Home
- Problem of Security Expectations
- Theft Deterrence
- Dorm Security Systems
- Key & Access Control
MODULE #5 - Report Writing
- Report Writing Process
- "P.O.W.E.R." Concept
- Use of Security Reports on Campus
- Report Writing & the "Campus Security Act"
- Confidentiality
- Campus Information Sources
MODULE #6 - Crime & Incident Scene Protection
- "First Officer" Rule
- Maintaining the Integrity of Evidence
- Search Patterns & Search Plans
- Controlling the Sight-Seers
- Interviewing the Witness
MODULE #7 - Legal Responsibilities
- Campus Security Act & Its Components
- A Duty to Protect
- Reasonable Man Concept
- Civil Liability
- Criminal Liability
MODULE #8 - Special Events
- Crowd Control on Campus
- Group Intelligence Resources
- Use of Camera & Video
- Importance of Planning
- Post Event Planning Session
MODULE #9 - Alcohol Abuse On Campus
- History of Alcohol Abuse on Campus
- Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Campus
- A Balanced Response
- Drug Free School Zone Concept