Education
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pertinent to the security professions. The focus is on
publicly funded colleges, universities, and their various
institutes in the Las Vegas area. As other items related
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and Colleges and administered by the ASIS Foundation,
the ASIS International Student Writing Competition rewards
students who conduct research, engage in thoughtful deliberation,
and write an academic paper between 3,000 and 6,000 words
on an issue relevant to the security and assets protection
profession.
The
undergraduate winner will receive $1,000, and the graduate
winner $1,500. Each winner also receives complimentary
registration to one of ASIS' annual events - the ASIS
International Annual Seminar and Exhibits, ASIS European
Conference, Asia/Pacific Conference, or Middle East
Conference. Two students will win Honorable Mention
awards of $500 each.
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Cal State Fullerton Extended Education
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This
program consists of six required courses totaling 70
hours of lecture and discussion. 7.0 Continuing Education
Units will be awarded to the certificate graduate.
Most
of the courses may be completed online.
Find
out more on the program's
Web page.
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As
the fourth largest two-year college of its kind in the
United States and Nevada’s largest institution
of higher learning, CSN educates a professional and
technology savvy work force that has been the backbone
of the state’s dynamic growth and prosperity since
1971 when CSN opened its doors as Clark County Community
College with 402 students.
In
the last decade, CSN more than doubled its size in student
enrollment and full-time faculty. Each semester, CSN
registers nearly 40,000 students. Over 1,800 students
graduate yearly with associate degrees and certificates
of achievement.
The
College employs over 2,800 people while operating three
main campuses and 11 academic centers and sites in four
counties, in a 42,000 square mile area the size of Virginia.
The staff includes about 500 full-time faculty (nearly
a third with doctorates) and more than 800 part-time
instructors in over 125 career fields.
For
more information click
here.
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CSN
offers a variety of programs of interest to the security
profession. Some of the more traditional courses of
study associated with the security industry are listed
below.
Associate
of Arts (AA) Degrees with emphasis on:
Associate
of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees with emphasis on:
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There
may be other programs which would be of benefit to those
in the security industry. A full list of degree and
certificate programs offered by CSN is available here.
The
Spring 2010 Class Schedule may be found here.
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Seminar
Topics:
- General
overview of how individuals communicate
- How
our communication has changed over time
- The
importance of body language and eye assessing cues
in detecting deception
- Overview
of Forensic Statement Analysis
- Analysis
of verbal and written statements
- Practical
exercises to identify important issues in statements
- Videos
utilized to demonstrate multiple issues in detecting
deception
- Active
class participation is utilized during the training
Click
here for more information.
Click
here to register.
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- Fundamental
Financial Terms
- Analysis
Techniques
- Interpreting
Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Tax Returns
for Individuals and Businesses
- Cash
Flow Analysis
- Deposit
Analysis
- Reviewing
a Business General Ledger
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Pre-Licensing
and Background Investigations
8:30
AM-5:00 PM
2010 - September 14-15, December 07-08
2011 - March 14-15, June 14-15, September 12-13, December
6-7
Seminar
Topics:
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Fundamentals
of Financial Investigations
- Understanding
Company Due Diligence Programs
- Supervising
Complex Investigations
- Investigating
Foreign Application
- Organized
Crime in the Gaming Industry
- More
topics
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Seminar
Topics:
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- Table
Games Investigative Strategies
- Sophisticated
Cheating Methods
- Following
the Money (Money Laundering)
- Race
and Sports Book Betting
- Patron
Dispute Investigations
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Course
Description:
A
series of specialized training courses
that focuses on casino game protection
& loss prevention.
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Seminar
Topics:
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Warehouse,
Receiving and Back Door theft
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Purchasing
and Vendor Scams
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Bartender
and Server Theft and Embezzlement
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Housekeeping
and Hotel Theft
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Valet
Parking Thefts
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Theft
From Casino Cashier Environments
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Soft
Count and Count Room Theft and Embezzlement
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Theft
From Lost and Found Environments
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Complimentary
Abuses
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Player
Tracking Scams and Abuses
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Payroll
and Wage Embezzlement
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The
Employee and Fraud “Why employees steal”
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Marketing
and Promotional Scams
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for more information.
Click
to register.
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Seminar
Topics:
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Accident
Prevention
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Guest
and Employee Accidents
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General
Liability Claims for Injuries
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Claims
Processing
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Common
Scams
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Importance
of Documentation
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Historical
Tracking and Analysis
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Using
Diagrams and Maps
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Accident
Report Writing
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The
Importance of Observation
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Accident
Reduction Strategy
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The
Benefits of Safety Committees
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Protection
and Examination of Accident Scenes
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Photography
of Accident Scene
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Refusal
of Care Standards
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Seminar
Topics:
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CCTV
in Casinos
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Proactive
Surveillance Operations
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Camera
Skills and Techniques
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Advanced
Patrol Techniques
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Statistical
Data Mining
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Audits
and Close Watches
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Covert
Setups and Investigations Measures in
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Preventing
and Deterring Employee Theft
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Online
Course
September 27 to November 19, 2010
Students
will study fundamental reasons for Anti-Money Laundering
techniques and learn to recognize common techniques
used by criminals to accomplish laundering of illicit
funds. A practical approach to risk analysis will be
followed by learning the fundamental requirements of
Title 31 as it applies to the Casino Business from both
the Operations and back office approach. Finally, the
course will look at emerging risks and technologies
used to comply with Title 31.
Click
here for more information and to register.
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World
Game Protection presents a 5-day program designed to
prepare surveillance leaders for management in the digital
age. This comprehensive course features highly regarded
instructors who cover a wide range of topics including
digital CCTV, casino math, budgeting & accounting
processes and setting up and managing a performance-based
surveillance operation.
The
SDA is conducted at the UNLV International Gaming Institute
once a year and is limited to 30 students.
To
inquire about the Academy, please call World Game Protection
at (702) 407 9900 or e-mail: academyinfo@worldgameprotection.com
View
Brochure (pdf)
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