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Executive Protection Training Day Six
Terrorism, Legal II, Active Shooter, CPR

On day six of the ISA Executive Protection Training program students delve into topics many don’t think as executive protection material, yet afterwards most realize these are as EP orientated as close protective walking formations. So we open the day as always with a review of day five, and then students present their EP case study on an historical event. With plenty of examples of EP events, from the assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan to the pie in the face of Bill Gates, each student prepares a case study so we can learn from the mistakes of the past.

Analyzing these past events and demonstrating the critical thinking needed to prepare their case studies reinforces previous training in threat assessments and the need to see things as clearly unbiased as possible. With case studies completed we move on to day six and…..

TRO 200: Foundations of Terrorism

Mandated Training: Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice 32E Personal Protection Specialist program.

Description: This class is an introduction to the subject of international and domestic terrorism & extremism, with special emphasis on the dangers directed towards each category of protectee. Students/prospective agents will discuss the key definitions and concepts of terrorism/extremism, and will understand the terrorists and terror groups’ sociological and psychological characteristics, their methods, organizational structures, target selection criteria, operational tradecraft, weaponry, etc.

Learning Outcomes: Students will discuss anti & counter-terrorism, the wide range and dangers of existing terrorist & extremist groups, and assess the threat extremists/terrorists pose to their clients/protectees.

The learning objectives that students will demonstrate upon completion of this class are as follows:

Through a series of instructor-facilitated discussions, acquire a baseline understanding of extremism/terrorism from its definition and historical beginnings to its evolution to modern times;
Understand, explain, and apply the principles, concepts, and theories of anti & counter-terrorism,
Understand the development, operational methods, and significance of various extremist/terrorist groups
Understand the targeting criteria and selection methods for extremist/terrorist operations.

Terminal Learning Objectives

Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the definition of terrorism and the relationship between terrorism and the media and other forms of technology to spread ideations/ideologies and for recruitment purposes, including who is vulnerable as a target for recruitment:	Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the definition of terrorism and the critical differences in the philosophical, political, and religious beliefs between a terrorist organization and that of a criminal enterprise or group, and why knowing the difference between “terrorists” and “criminals” is important, especially to those working in the criminal justice community (if applicable, for LE and military classes):	Terminal Learning Objective- Understand and define Lone Wolf Terrorism, the root causes of self-radicalization, the different motivations and various subcategories including right- & left-wing terrorists, and the danger the internet poses as a tool for recruitment and influence over these types of terrorists:
Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the primary purpose of terrorist operations and how instilling fear in both individuals and groups (both socio-political and biological) is intended to affect the behavior or thinking of a population or audience:	Terminal Learning Objective- Complete an overview of the principal categories of terrorism and the different organizations that fall under these categories; understand these different terrorist groups and their motivations, operational locations, and history:	Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the strategies, tactics, and methods used by terrorist organizations and the evolution of these threats:
Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the fundamental reasons why a specific facility, object, person, or group would become a target for domestic or international terrorists:	Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the definition of “extremist organization” and the extreme economic, political, religious, and/or social ideologies they expose:	Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the “constitutional” or legal issues with the strategies, tactics, and techniques used to combat terrorism, including the defensive “anti-terrorism” approaches and offensive “counter-terrorism” approaches:
	Terminal Learning Objective- Understand the design of a terrorist organization and the sub-groups within the whole of that organization and the critical importance of the support network to keeping these organizations viable:

Executive Protection Training: Moving on
LAW 200: Protective Security Law

Mandated Training: US Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Protective Service Operations Training Program; Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice 32E Personal Protection Specialist, and the North Carolina 14B NCAC 16 .1502 training requirements for close personal protection license

Description: Although each of the regulatory boards and training centers have slightly different requirements for executive protection legal training, this class provides an examination of the laws and regulations that apply to both civilian dignitary and executive protection specialists and law enforcement with emphasis placed on applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Students will discuss the importance of working within the law and the legal issues surrounding protection of life and property, self-defense, search and seizure, privacy, powers of arrest, avoiding civil liabilities and lawsuits, etc.

Learning outcome: Students will identify/discuss the legal and regulatory rights, restrictions, and requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia, State of North Carolina and applicable Federal regulations generally across the United States, and Constitutional issues, and that apply to an agent during EP operations.

The learning objectives that students will demonstrate upon completion of this class are as follows:

Illustrate an understanding of the legislation that is relevant to people working in the close protection industry; Virginia DCJS, NC PPSB & Federal law
Illustrate an understanding of the legal standing, authority, or jurisdiction of LE & civilian EP personnel, with emphasis placed on the legal limitations and responsibilities of agents;
Develop an understanding of the United States Constitution and of the rights and limitations it places on an agent’s performance of his/her duties and operations;
Identify and understand legal compliance issues and requirements and how to manage and resolve them, and
Explain how to address common issues and the legalities facing a protective agent, such as Tax law, employment regulations, background checks, access to public and private property, use of force, weapon carry, etc.

Terminal Learning Objectives

Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and DCJS regulations relating to private security services in general within § 9.1-138 through § 9.1-150 of the Code of Virginia 6 VAC 20-171, and those regulations relating specifically to the legal & administrative requirements, duties, and responsibilities of a Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) in the Commonwealth of Virginia:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss applicable sections of international law and regulations relating to providing private security services to foreign nationals, diplomats, delegations both domestically and internationally. ITAR regulations and treaties relating specifically to the legal & administrative requirements, duties, and responsibilities of an US citizen agent:	Discuss applicable sections of the Code of North Carolina regulations relating to private security services in general within North Carolina Private Protective Services N.C.G.S. 74-C and Private Protective Services 14B N.C.A.C.16 and those regulations relating specifically to the legal & administrative requirements, duties, and responsibilities of a Private Investigator performing the duties of a Personal Protection Specialist:
Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations and tax laws that apply to the client and the agent:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss applicable contract and labor law and how these laws relate to the personal protection specialist:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss the civil and criminal statutes that apply to providing medical care without a state license, the liabilities an agent may be exposed to providing care, and the “Good Samaritan Act”:
Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss legal jurisdictions, define civil and criminal statutes, and understand how these laws relate to the personal protection specialist:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss & define civil and criminal statutes, understand how these laws relate to the personal protection specialist, the potential fallout re: “must-report” situations (vis a vis, potentially called as a material witness in a case, etc.,) and why it is important to keep them in mind:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss the legal and practical considerations relating to the use of force by a protective service agent. Review the methods or procedures to reduce the liability to the agent:
Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights and how it affects operations for the protection specialist: (hecklers and media)	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss threat assessment and risk mitigation planning, the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution (part 1), and how legal and regulatory requirements, restrictions, jurisdictional limitations, as well as legal protections are integrated:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution (part 2) and other applicable laws and regulations related to the carry & use of firearms in close protection:
Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution, and other applicable laws and regulations related to the authority of an agent to search persons or property:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss the 5th Amendment of the US Constitution and other applicable laws and regulations related to legal self-protection and requirements to cooperate with law enforcement:	Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss the 6th Amendment of the US Constitution, and other applicable laws and regulations related to your rights (if accused) in a criminal case: Terminal Learning Objective – Discuss legal protections and methods to reduce liability for the personal protection specialist

Active Violence Emergency Response Training;

ISA is honored to offer active shooter training through the AVERT program. The Active Violence Emergency Response Training includes CPR/AED/Stop Bleed/First Aid training and is conducted by our world class instructors like Ms. Stephani Williamson lvn.

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As you can imagine day six can be a long day of training, but many of the terminal learning objectives for Law 200 are covered on day one, and concurrently within other classes during the week. Same can be said about some of the terminal learning objectives for Terrorism 200. On day two when we discuss threats concurrently we will cover some of this material.