Security / Police Sciences

Course details

Stratford's security/police sciences course is an excellent first step in training for a number of rewardingsecurity careers. Whether you currently work as a security guard or want to start your own private security firm, Stratford can help you gain a valid understanding of this rewarding career field.

With a focus on private security, this course also thoroughly examines all aspects of corporate and retail security. Students can learn everything from basic self defense to loss prevention, legal liability and more.

Security / Police Sciences Career Forecast

Career Outlook

• Professionals in security/police sciences are increasingly in demand working in law enforcement, crime prevention, corrections and probation, retail security, juvenile justice and private security. The job market in security/police sciences allows these professionals to earn very attractive salaries.
• According to the United States Department of Labor there is growing demand for professionals in the field of criminal justice. It forecasts a 12% increase for security guards between 2012 and 2022.*

Stratford's criminal justice course can help you learn how to:

• Prevent losses from accidents, emergencies and criminal actions. 
• Investigate fires, accidents, sexual harassment complaints and computer-related crimes.
• Obtain and provide information appropriately during investigations.
• Testify in court. 

Stratford's course could lead to employment as:

• Law Enforcement Support Staff
• Security Guard
• Gaming Surveillance Officer
• Police Cadet/Trainee
• Corrections Officer

Security / Police Sciences Course Outline

Security/Police Sciences Module 1

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

Security Police Sciences Module 2

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

Security Police Sciences Module 3

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

Security Police Sciences Module 4

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

Security Police Sciences Module 5

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