What types of training do District Security Officers receive?
District Security Officers engage in a formal, documented training process. The training includes internal patrol and gate monitoring training and trainings conducted by the State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, such as the elements of lawful arrest, use of force, report writing and communications. In addition, each District Security Officer is issued several training manuals when hired. These manuals include an Employee Manual, Security Manual, Gate Officer Training Manual, and a Patrol Officer Manual. Training updates are also conducted on a regular basis to present new information, refresh prior trainings, and to address new issues and problems as they arise. These training updates occur through one and one training, training bulletins, seminars and memos.
