What are the three types of security services?

Contract, Proprietary, and Hybrid.

What is Contract Security?

Security provided by an outside company under contract.

What are advantages of Contract Security?

Cost, administration, staffing flexibility, expertise, and impartiality.

What is Proprietary Security?

Security staff employed directly by the organization.

What are advantages of Proprietary Security?

Quality, control, loyalty, and prestige.

What is Hybrid Security?

A combination of contract and proprietary security.

What factors should be considered when choosing a contract security firm?

Scope of work, personnel, training, wages, insurance, procedures, and contract terms.

What does RFP stand for?

Request for Proposal.

Why is an RFP used?

To formally and transparently select a contract security provider.

What issues have historically strained police-security relations?

Overstepping, competition, communication, and identity confusion.

Which was NOT identified as a historical source of tension?

Common Goals.

What are the two central themes of security?

Asset protection and risk mitigation.

What is contingency planning?

Creating backup plans.

What is emergency response planning?

Creating response plans for emergencies.

What is an incubating issue?

A problem that develops slowly and allows time for planning.

What is a hot-off-the-press issue?

A problem requiring immediate action.

What are the four pillars of emergency management?

Prevention/Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery.

What does CSO stand for?

Chief Security Officer.

Why have security roles increased in importance?

Technology, professionalism, prevention initiatives, and 9/11.

What does SARA stand for?

Scan, Analyze, Response, Assess.

What type of model is SARA?

A problem-solving model.

What occurs during the Scan stage?

Identify problems.

What occurs during the Analyze stage?

Investigate causes and develop ideas.

What occurs during the Response stage?

Implement solutions.

What occurs during the Assess stage?

Evaluate effectiveness.

What does SWOT stand for?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.

Which SWOT factors are internal?

Strengths and Weaknesses.

Which SWOT factors are external?

Opportunities and Threats.

What is the difference between traditional law enforcement and prevention-based policing?

Traditional policing emphasizes response; prevention policing emphasizes prevention and long-term solutions.

What assets do organizations protect?

People, Property, and Data (or Reputation).

What are the four signatures of success for the security profession?

Formal Education, Training, Certification, and Regulations.

Why is formal education important?

Builds knowledge and professional credibility.

Why is training important?

Develops skills and competencies.

Why is certification important?

Demonstrates commitment, experience, and professionalism.

What benefits do certifications provide?

Motivation, experience, and stronger employer relationships.

What are regulations?

Rules and oversight governing industries.

Who usually creates regulations?

Government.

Regulations exist on a spectrum from what to what?

Best Practices to Legislation.