8 hour Security Officer Basic Hate/Bias Crimes Class

8:00-8:30 Introduction and Program Objectives

8:30 - 10:00 Recognition and Effects

Dealing with the pressures of hate/bias crime through awareness. The dynamic pain and suffering stemming from hate/bias crimes on the victim.

10:15 - 11:30 History

Hate/bias in America, past and present - illustrated through video and participant handout on legislative policies regarding hate crimes.

11:30 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 2:00 Organized Groups and Offenders

Organized hate groups in America today. Belief systems, organizations, KKK, Skinheads and the Militia today (Domestic Terrorism).

2:15 - 3:00 Assisting Law Enforcement Agencies

Security officer's responsibilities to the criminal justice system, victim, and community. When does the Security Officer become a part of the investigation.

3:15 - 4:15 What to Look For on your Job Site and Officer Safety

The Security Officers responsibilities to the criminal justice system, victim, and community at crime scenes. Discussion of strategies for evidence Protection. Keeping personal bias and beliefs out of the investigation.

4:30 - 5:00 Community Involvement

The benefits of effectively handling hate/bias crimes or incidents through cooperative training programs. Handouts on "Ten Ways to Fight Hate: The Community Response" (Southern Poverty Law Center) and "Hate Crimes in Summit Recommendations" (International Association of Chiefs of Police)