Professional Security Officer: Countering Terrorism

Whether a threat or an actual attack, professional security officers are often on the frontline. They are usually the first on the scene to take command of the situation, and the first to aid victims. This program in the Professional Security Officer series and is designed for professional security officers to learn about countering terrorism.

This training program explains why individuals and organizations adopt terrorist tactics, describe how terrorists plan an attack, and review several kinds of terrorist weapons. The role of operations for security professionals, and actions to be taken when terrorist activity is discovered are also explained. Operations security deals with options taken to prevent confidential information from falling into unwanted hands. This training focuses on various professional ways to protect all individuals and information from outside attacks. The methodologies of several terrorists, specifically looking at IED’s (destructive devices and suspicious packages), are also looked at so the viewer has a good introduction as to how to take preventative measures.

This video urges all security officers to practice safety when it comes to dealing with terrorist attacks, and details preventive and recovery tips. A quiz follows this training so the viewer is able to demonstrate their understanding.

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Professional security officers who work in high-traffic areas, and government professionals working to prevent terrorist attacks

• Introduction
• Terrorists & Their Goals
• Operations Security
• How Terrorists Work
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• IEDs
• IED Components
• Response to Suspicious Packages
• Security First on the Scene
• Conclusion