Training Courses

20Hr Basic Security Introduction to Security Fire Prevention Report Writing Retail Security Employment Skills State of the art Classrooms MSDTA Officers are fully trained for real world situations 40Hr Firearms Training Introduction to the Service Revolver and Ammunition Liability and Laws Concerning the Weapon Firing the Revolver Combat Shooting with the Revolver MSDTA Firearms instruction covers all aspects of weapon usage and maintenance MSDTA has access to Indoor and Outdoor NRA and State approved Firing Ranges MSDTA Instructors must maintain a high degree of proficiency in Firearms Training Standard NRA B-27 Firing Range Target 300Hr Complete Training Complete Training For Security Specialist Management Career path Opportunities MSDTA training provides all aspects of security and investigations, from Hospital security and CPR to Criminal Investigation and Court Procedures.

20Hr Course Content Basic 20Hr Security Training is the first stage in any security officers career, all officers must have this training done by a State Licensed agency that has the certification to teach this class. This class covers all of the relevant issues concerning security and the requirements of the State. Introduction to Security 4 hours A. History of Law Enforcement B. Ethics C. Personal responsibility to yourself, employer and co-workers D. Inter-relationships with the public, clients and others Fire Prevention 4 hours A. Fire prevention and other safety measures B. Bomb threats and Anti-Terrorist measures Report Writing 4 hours A. Moral, financial and criminal responsibilities B. Reporting to law enforcement agencies C. Report writing D. Observations and descriptions E. Reporting to superiors F. Preserving the crime scene Retail Security 4 hours A. Retail theft and other safety measures B. Testifying in court C. Illinois Criminal Code (Chapter 720) D. Investigations E. Interviewing techniques Employment Skills 4 hours A. Security requirements B. Licensing C. Regulations 40Hr Course Content The 40 Hour course has an additional 20 hours added to the Basic security training to satisfy state firearms training requirements. Introduction to the Revolver and ammunition 4 hours History and Description of the revolver · The Colt Police Special Revolver Operation and Handling · Basic types of Revolver Built in safety factors · Common Malfunctions Mechanical safeties · Inspection Care & Cleaning · Recoil Ammunition · Cartridge components · Rim-Fire Center-Fire · The .38 Special Cartridge · Care of ammunition · Misfires Hang-Fires · Reloads. Squib Loads Holsters and Leather Gear · Holster Specifications · Wearing the Holster · Holster Belt · Cartridge carriers Speed Loaders · Loops Cases · Care of Leather Equipment Revolver Accessories · Broad Trigger · Special Grips · Grip Adaptors · Movable Sights Liability and Laws concerning the weapon 6 hours Introduction to Safety · General Safety Precautions · Safety at Home · Special Safety Considerations Firing the revolver 4 Hours · Safety Rules · Range Procedures and Rules of Conduct · Range Commands · Double Action Shooting · Grip and Finger Position · Trigger Squeeze · Use of Double Action · Shooting with the Weak Hand · Using the “Other Eye” Combat Shooting with the revolver 6 hours Combat Positions · Crouch · Barricade · Kneeling · Sitting · Prone · Point Shooting · Reviewing the positions · Special Safety Precautions Courses Of Fire · NRA National Police Course · NRA 25-Yard Course · NRA Indoor PPC · FBI PPC · FBI Double Action Special Coaching Tips For Combat Shooting · Breaking The Wrist · Speed · Counting Rounds · Loading and Unloading · Other Positions · Return to Bull’s-Eye Fundamentals Combat Position Illustrations · NRA B-27 Target 300Hr Complete Certification Course Content This course is a complete and comprehensive course that is intended for the Career Security Specialist. It has Extensive and detailed training in all areas of Security and investigations. The individual that completes this training will be well suited for a supervisory or other advanced type position in the security field. This course is excellent for those that are already experienced or advanced in their security careers that wish to improve their skills or for advancement. The course covers but is not limited to the following: Principles of Security ------------------------------- 20 Hours Cargo Security --------------------------------------- 20 Hours Hospital Security ------------------------------------- 20 Hours Crime Prevention ------------------------------------ 20 Hours Defensive Tactics ----------------------------------- 20 Hours Career Development ------------------------------- 20 Hours Demolition Search and Identify ------------------ 20 Hours CPR – First Aid -------------------------------------- 20 Hours Firearms ----------------------------------------------- 20 Hours Security Officers Training ------------------------- 40 Hours Firearms Training ----------------------------------- 40 Hours Supervisor Development Training -------------- 20 Hours Criminal Law and Procedures ------------------- 40 Hours Investigations ----------------------------------------- 40 Hours Gang Crime Specialist ---------------------------- 40 Hours Moral and Ethical Considerations -------------- 20 Hours Liability for Acts -------------------------------------- 20 Hours

Written and gun range shooting Scores are administered after the course presentations to determine the retention level of the materials presented. Also, a passing grade must be achieved to become certified by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.