LASA Law & Security Administration
NATIONAL TO PERSONAL - Security and Protection
Disasters such as 9/11 and SARS have transformed the nature and scope of public and private security in Canada. As well, public concern about gun violence, home invasions, and other issues of personal safety have made personal protection a growth industry.
As the cost of public policing continues to increase, traditional roles performed by general policing services are being redefined. This trend provides exciting opportunities for private security services.
In order to properly address current social issues such as youth crime and violent crime, corrections professionals require higher levels of training, skill and demonstrated competence. Georgian College's new Law and Security program is designed to meet these criteria.
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What's Special
This state-of-the-art program is designed and dedicated to developing students to graduate levels that offer them the choice of building skill sets specializing in security or corrections.
Certification of required skills and authorities are built into the unique course called P.R.O.S., (Professional Response Options and Solutions). First Aid, CPR, Defibrillator and Firearms Permits represent some of the major areas of focus. The course also equips students with responsible and legal Use of Force skills that will be required in pending government legislation. Formal recognition of this four-semester course within the Security and Corrections industry provides the graduate with an enhanced profile in his or her chosen profession.
Communication skills are developed and refined through applied practice in written reports, interviews, negotiator techniques, and the application of cutting edge computer technology. This training represents the comprehensive skill set expected of justice professionals.
Careers
- Private security, including hospitals, commercial and industrial fields
- Security roles in the entertainment industry, including casino, raceways, sports and feature attraction events such as Canada's Wonderland
- High risk and task specific escorts such as money transfers from the above businesses to close protection more commonly identified as a "bodyguard"
- Public Sectors in Municipal By-Law Enforcement
- National and provincial government asset protection as in government buildings and nuclear power plants
- Fixed and on board security roles in transportation modes such as airplanes, trains, subways and related terminals.
- Federal, provincial, privately operated correction centres and youth detention centres.