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TRAINED READY & ARMED'S security training curriculum is recognized and approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.  

Flexible Online Training 

Our students can learn at their own pace. Learn from anywhere, anytime, fitting around work and life.

Advanced Opportunities

After completing this course, students will be eligible to attend our in person 20-hour armed guard training course. 

Course Description

Become a certified unarmed security officer in the state Illinois with the flexibility of TRAINED READY & ARMED'S self-paced online course! Our course is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become a certified security professional.    Upon passing this course, you’ll be issued our “Certificate of Completion” and the required Illinois Department of Professional Regulation 20-Hour training completion certificate. Upon completion of the course you'll be eligible to apply for jobs as an unarmed security guard. After completing you will need to obtain a PERC card, which requires fingerprinting to work as a security officer. Contact us to inquire about fingerprinting services, we offer fingerprinting services at our Plainfield, Illinois location.  Copy and past the link below to find our more about obtaining a PERC.  https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/online/permanent-employee-registration-card-perc-.pdf Learn from Anywhere: Complete the entire 20-hour course online at your own pace. Our Curriculum covers the topics mandated by the State of Illinois GET CERTIFIED! Enroll today!

Instructor Traneil Thomas

Meet Traneil, an esteemed police officer with a remarkable 25-year track record in law enforcement. As a Marine Corps Veteran and a Criminal Justice graduate, he excels as a certified law enforcement pistol instructor, NRA pistol instructor, and USCCA firearms instructor. Holding licenses with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations, Traneil furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Business. Passionate about self-defense, his mission is to educate and empower individuals to achieve victory.

Curriculum

21 Chapters · 150 Lessons

  1. 1

    COURSE OVERVIEW

    1. COURSE OVERVIEW Free preview
    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Rules of Conduct and Attestation of Participation

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    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE SECURITY

    1. INTRODUCTION Free preview
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      LESSON 1 ppt

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      LESSON 1.1: WELCOME TO PROFESSIONAL SECURITY TRAINING

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      LESSON 1.2: THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY

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      LESSON 1.2 ppt

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      LESSON 1.3: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND LICENSING

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      LESSON 1.3 ppt

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      LESSON 1 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 2: LAW OF ARREST - LEGAL FOUNDATIONS

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      LESSON 2.1: CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND ARREST AUTHORITY

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      LESSON 2.1 PPT

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      LESSON 2.2: PROBABLE CAUSE AND LEGAL STANDARDS

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      LESSON 2.2 PPT

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      LESSON 2.3: LAWFUL VS. UNLAWFUL ARRESTS

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      LESSON 2.3 PPT

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      LESSON 2 QUIZ

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      CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 LEARNING SUMMARY

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    CHAPTER 3: SEARCH AND SEIZURE IN PRIVATE SECURITY

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      LESSON 3.1: SEARCH AND SEIZURE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

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      LESSON 3.1 PPT

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      LESSON 3.2: CONSENT SEARCHES AND PROCEDURES

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      LESSON 3.2 PPT

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      LESSON 3.3: PROPERTY SEARCHES VS. PERSON SEARCHES

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      LESSON 3.3 PPT

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      LESSON 3 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 4: CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICERS

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      LESSON 4.1: UNDERSTANDING CIVIL LIABILITY

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      LESSON 4.1 PPT

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      LESSON 4.2: NEGLIGENCE AND INTENTIONAL TORTS

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      LESSON 4.2 PPT

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      LESSON 4.3: FALSE IMPRISONMENT, PRIVACY, AND DEFAMATION

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      LESSON 4.3 PPT

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      LESSON 4 QUIZ

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      CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 LEARNING SUMMARY

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    CHAPTER 5: CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

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      LESSON 5.1: CRIMINAL LAW FUNDAMENTALS

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      LESSON 5.1 PPT

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      LESSON 5.2: COMMON CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST SECURITY OFFICERS

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      LESSON 5.2 PPT

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      LESSON 5.3: CRIMINAL INTENT AND LEGAL DEFENSES

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      LESSON 5.3 PPT

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      LESSON 5 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 6: USE OF FORCE - LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND PRINCIPLES

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      LESSON 6.1: LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR USE OF FORCE

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      LESSON 6.1 PPT

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      LESSON 6.2: THE FORCE CONTINUUM MODEL

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      LESSON 6.2 PPT

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      LESSON 6.3: REASONABLE VS. EXCESSIVE FORCE

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      LESSON 6.3 PPT

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      LESSON 6 QUIZ

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      CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 LEARNING SUMMARY

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    CHAPTER 7: NON-LETHAL FORCE OPTIONS AND TECHNIQUES

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      LESSON 7.1: PEPPER SPRAY (OC) DEPLOYMENT

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      LESSON 7.1 PPT

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      LESSON 7.2: BATONS AND IMPACT WEAPONS

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      LESSON 7.2 PPT

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      LESSON 7.3: PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND HANDCUFFING

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      LESSON 7.3 PPT

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      LESSON 7 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 8: VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS - FOUNDATIONS

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      LESSON 8.1: THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION

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      LESSON 8.1 PPT

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      LESSON 8.2: DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES

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      LESSON 8.2 PPT

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      LESSON 8.3: ACTIVE LISTENING AND BODY LANGUAGE

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      LESSON 8.3 PPT

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      LESSON 8 QUIZ

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      CHAPTERS 7 AND 8 LEARNING SUMMARY

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    CHAPTER 9: ADVANCED COMMUNICATION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION

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      LESSON 9.1: MANAGING HOSTILE AND IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS

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      LESSON 9.1 PPT

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      LESSON 9.2: MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RECOGNITION AND INTERVENTION

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      LESSON 9.2 PPT

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      LESSON 9.3: CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

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      LESSON 9.3 PPT

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      LESSON 9 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 10: CRIMINAL CODE - CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

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      LESSON 10.1: VIOLENT CRIMES OVERVIEW

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      LESSON 10.1 PPT

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      LESSON 10.2: ASSAULT, BATTERY, AND RELATED OFFENSES

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      LESSON 10.2 PPT

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      LESSON 10.3: SEXUAL OFFENSES AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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      LESSON 10.3 PPT

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      LESSON 10 QUIZ

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      CHAPTERS 9 AND 10 LEARNING SUMMARY

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    CHAPTER 11: CRIMINAL CODE - CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

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      LESSON 11.1: THEFT, BURGLARY, AND ROBBERY

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      LESSON 11.1 PPT

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      LESSON 11.2: PROPERTY DAMAGE AND TRESPASS

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      LESSON 11.2 PPT

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      LESSON 11 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 12: TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT

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      LESSON 12.1: TRAFFIC CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS

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      LESSON 12.1 PPT

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      LESSON 12.2: PARKING ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

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      LESSON 12.2 PPT

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      LESSON 12.3: VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

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      LESSON 12.3 PPT

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      LESSON 12 QUIZ

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      CHAPTERS 11 AND 12 LEARNING SUMMARY

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    CHAPTER 13: EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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      LESSON 13.1: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID

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      LESSON 13.1 PPT

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      LESSON 13.2: FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION

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      LESSON 13.2 PPT

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      LESSON 13.3: NATURAL DISASTERS AND BOMB THREATS

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      LESSON 13.3 PPT

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      LESSON 13 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 14 REPORT WRITING AND DOCUMENTATION

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      LESSON 14.1: PRINCIPLES OF PROFESSIONAL REPORT WRITING

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      LESSON 14.1 PPT

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      LESSON 14.2: NARRATIVE WRITING AND ORGANIZATION

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      LESSON 14.2 PPT

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      LESSON 14.3: EVIDENCE DOCUMENTATION AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY

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      LESSON 14.3 PPT

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      LESSON 14 QUIZ

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      CHAPTERS 13 AND 14 LEARNING SUMMARY

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    CHAPTER 15: TESTIFYING IN COURT AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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      LESSON 15.1: PREPARING FOR COURT TESTIMONY

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      LESSON 15.1 PPT

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      LESSON 15.2: COURTROOM PROCEDURES AND TESTIMONY

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      LESSON 15.2 PPT

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      LESSON 15.3: MAINTAINING CREDIBILITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

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      LESSON 15.3 PPT

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      LESSON 15 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 16: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

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      LESSON 16.1: UNDERSTANDING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

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      LESSON 16.1 PPT

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      LESSON 16.2: PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND SECURITY MEASURES

    4. LESSON 16.2 PPT Free preview
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      LESSON 16.3: RESPONSE TO VIOLENT INCIDENTS

    6. LESSON 16.3 PPT Free preview
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      LESSON 16 QUIZ

    8. CHAPTERS 15 AND 16 LEARNING SUMMARY Free preview
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    CHAPTER 17: SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOGNITION AND INTERVENTION

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      LESSON 17.1: UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE AND IMPAIRMENT

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      LESSON 17.1 PPT

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      LESSON 17.2: RESPONSE PROTOCOLS AND INTERVENTION

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      LESSON 17.2 PPT

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      LESSON 17.3: HARM REDUCTION AND WORKPLACE CULTURE

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      LESSON 17.3 PPT

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      LESSON 17 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 18: TERRORISM AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

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      LESSON 18.1: UNDERSTANDING TERRORISM AND THREAT LANDSCAPE

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      LESSON 18.1 PPT

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      LESSON 18.2: SURVEILLANCE DETECTION AND SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

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      LESSON 18.2 PPT

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      LESSON 18.3: TERRORISM PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

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      LESSON 18.3 PPT

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      LESSON 18 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 19: CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN PRIVATE SECURITY

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      LESSON 19.1: THE SECURITY-SERVICE PARADIGM

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      LESSON 19.1 PPT

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      LESSON 19.2: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COMPLAINT HANDLING

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      LESSON 19.2 PPT

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      LESSON 19.3: PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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      LESSON 19.3 PPT

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      LESSON 19 QUIZ

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    CHAPTER 20 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COURSE CONCLUSION

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      LESSON 20.1: CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN PRIVATE SECURITY

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      LESSON 20.1 PPT

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      LESSON 20.2: CONTINUING EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

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      LESSON 20.2 PPT

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      LESSON 20.3: COURSE REVIEW AND FINAL EXAMINATION PREPARATION

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      LESSON 20.3 PPT

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      FINAL QUIZ

    8. FINAL VIDEO Free preview

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Was a great experience and very great teacher. Thomas was awesome and highly recommend this establishment!
Michael Chavalier

Illinois

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One of the best investments of 2025!!!!! Traneil was patient and very knowledgeable. Hands down an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend taking any of the courses offer at TRA.
Monique Bunch

Illinois

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Sergeant Thomas was incredibly informative and made the whole class time as painless as possible. Even as an experienced firearms owner I learned a lot and even had some of my shooting quirks adjusted. 10/10 would recommend TRA for any of your firearm education needs!
Andre S

Illinois

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The owner/instructor as his co parts called him Sgt Thomas held a great class. He helps build a foundation with the LAWS and not his thoughts/opinions and from there you yourself build off that foundation. Went in got what I needed and off I went. Thank you to you and your 2 counter parts.
Joseph L

Illinois

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