Sunday, December 11, 2011

Technology Is Great BUT Never Eliminate Foot Patrols!

There are two main reasons for keeping foot patrols a part of a security program.  The first is that all of the senses can be used by the security agent.  Second is the deterrent value.  Deterring crimes of opportunity is of utmost importance.

Not only are foot patrols very visible; but there is more contact from person to person and therefore you’re more likely to improve “security to community” relations.  Because the agent learns more about the people while walking, there are also more opportunities to develop sources information.

In addition, the agent gains greater familiarity with the physical characteristics of the property, such as places for criminals to hide and danger zones.   Knowledge of the patterns and characteristics of an area can help anticipate incidents before they more difficult to control.

Until next time!

Brian K. Allen, President, CEO
International Security Training, LLC

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Introduction To CCTV

Whether you’re protecting a residential property, a casino, a manufacturing plant or a highly-sensitive item / area inside a building… CCTV will enhance your effectiveness and efficiency. 

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is a system in which the circuit is closed and all the elements are directly connected. This is different from TV where any receiver that is correctly tuned can pick up the signal from the airwaves. Directly connected in this context includes systems linked by microwave, infrared beams, etc.  Obviously the definition may change slightly with the computer and cloud technology of today… but you get the point.

The Camera

The starting point for any CCTV system must be the camera. The camera creates the picture that will be transmitted to the control officer’s position.  Most CCTV cameras are not fitted with a lens. The lens must be purchased separately and screwed onto the front of the camera. There is a standard screw thread for CCTV cameras, although there are different types of lens mounts.  A good sales rep & system designer can guide you through this process.

The Monitor

The picture created by the camera needs to be reproduced at the control position.  A CCTV monitor is virtually the same as a television receiver except that it does not have the tuning circuits.  Heck, in many control rooms today, the security department is using their computer monitors as their CCTV monitors.

The Software

There are many software options for CCTV systems.  My experience has been to keep it simple.  Only purchase what you need and definitely purchase a service warranty.  So many times the sales person has promised one thing and delivered another.  Have your legal team review any and all contracts to ensure the company you buy from is held accountable for what they say they will deliver.

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Brian K. Allen, President & CEO
International Security Training, LLC
http://www.InternationalSecurityTraining.org

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Our Tuition Reduction & Discounted Tuition For Multiple Enrollments


It’s no secret that tuition across the globe is rising.  This pertains to traditional colleges, online schools and career specific programs.

The economy is tough and we want to help.

Seeing that most of our students return to take an additional course or two, we thought it would be a win-win decision to lower our tuition across the board.  We’ve reduced all courses that were $247.00 US to only $197.00 US.

In addition, for those students who are enrolling in multiple courses… a discount of 10% – 20% will be given.  Please visit our tuition discount page for more information.

We thank you all for trusting us with your career development education.



Brian K. Allen

President & C.E.O.