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The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce, “Conducting Security Assessments of Sites and Facilities.”
Security assessments are critical when examining the safety and security features of a site or facility. The assessment can serve proactively to guide in the development of the site plans for improving site safety and security. The assessment may also address the construction and renovation of new or existing facilities.
This course addresses the link of site placement and facility design to criminal activity. Using group exercises, quizzes, and a multimedia approach, the course will provide participants with an understanding of multiple proven crime prevention techniques used in such assessments. The course shall include an overview of processes typically used in site design/placement, and techniques for conducting effective risk assessments, including reporting.
The training will culminate in a practical exercise where participants shall work in teams to conduct and report on assessments of a site near the training location.
Who Should Attend?
This training will benefit all law enforcement, crime prevention practitioners, and school or campus facilities staff responsible for understanding security risk assessments.
Partial In-service Credit
Partial In-service Credit for law enforcement officers is available.
Training Time
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m.
Travel, Lodging, and Meals
Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals, and lodging arrangements and related expenses.
Cost and Registration
There is no registration fee to attend this training. Pre-registration is required.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.