Description
This capstone course serves as the final step in the Public Safety pathway. Learners will apply the knowledge and skills gained in prior coursework to real-world scenarios involving public safety, security, and law enforcement. Course topics include weapons of mass destruction awareness, preserving the incident scene, handling difficult people, trespass laws, officer safety, power to arrest, appropriate use of force, public relations, observation and documentation, communication and its significance, liability, and arrest/search/seizure laws. Learners will also complete a professional portfolio and final capstone project to demonstrate career readiness. Learners will choose one of two pathways for their capstone experience.
Certifications Available: Guard Card (ages 18+ only), OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (additional cost), and FEMA IS-100 and IS-700.
Capstone Project: Security Operations Plan for a Public Event or Guard Card
- Capstone Project Pathway: Learners complete a research-based or applied project on a public safety topic.
- Guard Card Pathway: Learners complete BSIS-approved guard card training, including required modules such as Supervision, Courtroom Demeanor, Use of Force, and WMD Awareness. The Guard Card assessment portion is in person; the facilitator will provide the date and location closer to the time.
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This capstone course is part of a CTE pathway. Capstone courses require a minimum of 50 hours of work per semester. View our CTE webpage for details.
