SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) is a standardized Security guard training program that has become law in the state of New Jersey (since 2007 ) ^[1]. A security guard or security officer is usually a privately and formally employed person who is paid to protect Property, assets or people New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The training allows security practitioners the ability to better understand and perform their duties.

The objectives of the training are to provide training in a variety of subjects directly related to the security and safety of their clients. Security is the condition of being protected against danger loss and criminals Safety is the state of being "safe" (from French sauf) the condition of being protected against physical social spiritual financial political When an organization considers the safety of its patrons and the business needs of its organization they must consider the training and capabilities of the officers they employ. The knowledge gained through this program offers exposure to fundamental concepts and principles of the security industry.

This course is applicable to all security practitioners as well as former law enforcement personnel tasked with the safety and security for businesses they serve.

The course includes instruction in :

• Homeland Security and Counter Terrorism
• Communications/Emergency Response
• Theft Prevention
• Limits on The Use of Force
• Detention of Suspects
• Ethics and Professional Conduct
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• Fire Prevention

See also

• Security Guard
• Certified Protection Officer

There is a module on Gang Awareness

External links

• New Jersey SORA Act (PDF)
• New Jersey State Police SORA updates
• Find one on one help*

References

Counter-terrorism or counterterrorism refers to the practices tactics, techniques and strategies that Governments militaries, Police departments The term use of force refers to the right of an individual or authority to settle Conflicts or prevent certain actions by applying measures to either a dissuade another party Ethics is a major branch of Philosophy, encompassing right conduct and good life First aid is the provision of initial care for an Illness or Injury. Fire safety refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a Fire that may result in death injury or property damage alert those in a structure A security guard or security officer is usually a privately and formally employed person who is paid to protect Property, assets or people The IFPO (International Foundation for Protection Officers Board of Directors established and maintains a voluntary certification process ( the Certified Protection Officers

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