3-Hour CA State BSIS Power to Arrest Course - PART A Watch Preview

The 3-Hour CA State BSIS Power to Arrest Course – Part A is the first portion of the mandatory training required by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) for individuals seeking a Security Guard Registration (Guard Card).

This course provides an introduction to the legal authority, responsibilities, and limitations of private security officers in California. Students will learn the fundamentals of the power to arrest, appropriate procedures for detaining individuals, observation and reporting techniques, and the role of security personnel in maintaining safety and protecting property.


Course Length: 3 Hours
Delivery Method: Online Self-Paced Training
Requirement: Mandatory BSIS training for California Security Guard Registration applicants


Important: Upon successful completion of this 3-hour online course (Part A), students must complete the remaining 5-hour Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training in person with a BSIS-approved training facility to fulfill the full BSIS training requirement. A certificate of completion for the Power to Arrest requirement will be issued only after both portions of the training have been successfully completed.


27 Lessons
$255

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Overview of the Guard Card Program

Important Points to Remember…

A security guard or proprietary private security officer is NOT a peace officer.

Important Points to Remember… (continued)

The Responsibilities of the Security Guard or proprietary Private Security Officer and Employer

The Role and Responsibilities of The Security Guard or proprietary Private Security Officer and Employer

Areas of Responsibility

Prevention Is the Key

Get Help

Relations with Local Peace Officers Or Law Enforcement

Observation and Report Writing

Authority to Question and Basis for Making Decisions

A Basis for Making Decisions:

The Security Guard or proprietary Private Security Officer’s Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities

Everyone Has Civil Liability

Factors to Consider Before Making An Arrest

Arrestable Offenses

Misdemeanors

Felonies

Private Persons Arrest

Making an Arrest

What Is The Right Way To Approach Suspects?

Searching the Suspect

Searching A Suspect Under The Merchant’s Privilege Rule

After The Arrest

Professional Conduct of A Security Guard or proprietary Private Security Officer

Terrorism

Final Exam