CRJ 251 - Introduction to Private Security

3 Credit Hours

This course is an examination of the historical, philosophical, and legal bases of security. The course analyzes the role of security in today’s society, the concept of professionalism, and the relationship between security and law enforcement functions. Such security concerns as unlawful intrusion, retail theft, internal theft, and other crimes which seriously threaten the business community are also discussed. The scope and nature of fire prevention and safety are reviewed in a nontechnical manner.