Training

Training Services

At Executive Resources International, we place extreme emphasis on training and teamwork. World trends are forcing law enforcement agencies, corporations and individuals from the private sector to upgrade matters of protection. Executive Resources International offers a wide range of training services to law enforcement, and the corporate and private sectors. The threat of kidnapping, terrorism, and violence is ever present. Training programs include:

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Dignitary & Executive Protection Program (6-Day)

ERI Announces 2015 Dignitary Executive Protection Course

Through a balanced curriculum of both classroom training and hands-on experience, students will be introduced to the operations of a dignitary and executive protection detail and the dangers of relying on reactive skills alone. This program is focused on developing operational knowledge and the student's understanding of the dignitary and executive protection methodology. This program is not a Monday through Friday-get certified program. This program is a Police Officer Standard Training (POST) approved course. Students must be prepared for long hours and a high learning curve.

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Threat Assessment, Intelligence, Philosophy of Dignitary & Executive Protection, Primary Detail / Support Details, International / Domestic Terrorism
  • Introduction to Advance Procedures, Itinerary Break Down, Vehicle and Venue Bomb Search & Explosion Overview, Federal & State Legal Consideration for agents, Proper Dress, Etiquette & Manners, Protective Intelligence & Concentric Rings of Protection, Choreograph of Protection and Movement on Foot for Primary Detail & Support Detail, and Motorcade Operations & Vehicle Operations
  • Introduction to Armored Vehicles
  • Introduction to Aviation, Hangers TSA, and FAA Procedures, Surveillance & Counter Surveillance, First Aid & Fire Behavior, Fire Arms, Vehicle Counter Ambush Tactics, Evacuation Tactics, Working with the Private Sector, and Difference between Dignitary Protection & Executive Protection
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Dignitary & Executive Protection Introduction Seminar (2-Day)

This program is designed for agencies, corporations and individuals who are in the start-up phase of a dignitary and executive protection program. This two-day seminar is also intended for law enforcement officers who are assigned to dignitary protection teams (DPT) and seasoned graduates of the 6-day dignitary and executive protection program as a refresher class.

Curriculum

The two-day dignitary and executive protection seminar will cover several of the critical components of the 6-day dignitary and executive protection program.

  • Introduction to Dignitary & Executive Protection
  • Introduction to Threat Assessment
  • Introduction and Necessity of Advance Work
  • Introduction to Armored Vehicles
  • Surveillance & Counter Surveillance
  • Motorcade & Vehicle Operations
  • International / Domestic Terrorism
  • Vehicle & Venue Bomb Searches
  • Aviation for Dignitary & Executive Protection
  • Proper Dress and Etiquette
  • Difference between Dignitary & Executive Protection
  • Leading a Protection Detail

Dignitary & Executive Tactical Firearms (2-Day)

This course is designed for the seasoned dignitary and executive protection agent. This course will be two days of hand to hand advanced fire arms and secondary weapons training. Students will become familiar with all types of fire arms utilized in the protection industry.

Dignitary protection teams need to be highly trained individuals working together as a team. This course will test the protection agent's ability to shoot under stress conditions.

It is a known fact that most attacks on dignitaries and executives occur within five to seven feet. Agents will be required to shoot in close quarters while conducting extractions and evacuations of principles, both in vehicles and on foot.

Intensity is stepped up on day 2 with the application of simunition. Scenario based training along with the addition of simunition gives the instructors the overall ability to evaluate the students under real stress conditions. This intense training will develop the agent's ability to make critical decisions under fire.

Advance Dignitary / Executive Protection (3-Day/ All Hands On)

This course is designed for the seasoned dignitary and executive protection agent. This course will be three days of hand-to-hand advance motorcade, firearms, and secondary weapons training. Students will improve their skills of ambush recognition and utilize various types of firearms in the protection industry.

Dignitary protection teams need to be highly trained individuals working together as a team. This course will test the protection agent's ability to shoot under stress conditions.

It is a known fact that 85% of attacks occur while the motorcade is mobile. Agents will be placed in intense ambush situations in and around the city. Their ability to recognize the threat and to evade the situation will be tested.

Most attacks on dignitaries and executives occur within five to seven feet. Agents will be required to shoot in close quarters while conducting extractions and evacuations of principals, both with vehicles and on foot.

Intensity is stepped up on day 2 with the application of simunition. Scenario based training along with the addition of simunition gives the instructors the overall ability to evaluate the students under real stress conditions. This intense training will develop the agent's ability to make critical decisions under fire.

Advance Negotiations (5-Day All Hands On)

This program is for the negotiator who has basic crisis negotiation training. Some experience in negotiations is preferred, but not required. The five-day course is set up to challenge the negotiator and to get them out of the classroom and into the field doing realistic every day scenarios.

The course is completely designed to refresh and tune up negotiator skills. Most negotiation courses only take place in the classroom, which makes it hard for the trained negotiator to keep their skills sharpened for the actual event. Negotiating is a perishable skill that has to be practiced to become reactive memory and second nature. The purpose of the hands-on class is to define and ingrain the accurate negotiation skills. This is a Police Officer Standard Training (POST) approved.

Curriculum

  • Active Listening Skill Review
  • Fundamentals/Tactical Role Negotiation
  • Team Protocol
  • Importance of Intelligence for the Negotiator
  • Exercises Using Active Listening kills
  • Hands-on Scenarios
  • Case Studies
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Crisis Management Seminar (1-Day)

Executive Resources International has developed custom designed programs suited for law enforcement and the private sector. One such program is the Crisis Management Seminar, designed to train corporate employees and law enforcement officers of all levels to anticipate and respond to incidents effectively and efficiently.

Executive Resources International Crisis Management Seminar covers:

  • Crisis Planning
  • Crisis Prevention Programs
  • Risk Evaluation and Analysis
  • Crisis Evacuation
  • Corporate Continuity

Church / Campus / Staff Protection Assessment Seminar (1 Day)

Executive Resources International created this tailored made seminar specifically for church, campus, and staff protection. Entering a place of worship to do physical harm is now occurring at an alarming rate. With this in mind, we will cover the following topics:

  • Discuss the Importance of Implementing Policy and Procedure Regarding Church Safety and Security
  • Confer on Implementing a Training Program for Church Safety and a Security Team
  • Threat Assessment: Discuss Identifying, Treating, and Managing Risks Involving Church Campuses
  • Converse About Facility Safety And Security
  • Discuss the Importance of Employing Financial Safeguards
  • Discuss Executing a Child and Youth Protection Program
  • Implement a Church Transportation Safety Program
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Church Safety and Protection Program (4 Days)

This program is designed to train church safety and protection teams entrusted by their church and congregations in providing safety and protection to their members, guests, and pastors. Through a balanced curriculum of both classroom training and hands-on experience, students that graduate will be able to provide the best safety and protection to their members, guests, and pastors.

Curriculum

The four-day church safety and protection program will cover several of the critical components of church safety.

Introduction to Church Safety and Protection

Introduction to Threat Assessment

Forming a Safety and Protection Team

Implementing Policy and Procedure

Homework: Students will fill out a Church Risk Identification Worksheet and select a Church Safety and Protection Team Director

Go over Church Risk Identification Worksheets from Day 1

Intro to Users and Greeters as First Line of Safety and Protection

Securing the Church and Property

Crisis Planning and Evacuation Procedures

Child and Youth Protection

Intro to Financial Safeguards

Transportation Safety

Travel (domestic and international)

Bombs and Biological Agent Identification

Medical Program

Intro to Protecting the Congregation (hands on scenarios)

Church Safety and Protection Team Assignments

Protecting the Pastor and Family

Introduction to Safe Rooms / Panic Rooms

Hands on Scenarios with Pastor and Family Protection

Corporate and Residential Assessment Seminar (1 Day)

Executive Resources International created this program specifically for the dignitary and executive protection professional. The work place can be an unpredictable environment, with this in mind; our training staff will cover the following topics.

Corporate

  • Discuss the Importance of Implementing Policy and Procedure Regarding Access Control to Offices
  • Discuss Implementing a Training Program for Employees Concerning Office Protection and Safety
  • Stress the Importance in Implementing State-of-the-Art CCTV Cameras, Door Controlled Operations, Intrusion Alarms, Mail Room Concerns, Employee and Supervisor Parking Concerns
  • Operations, Intrusion Alarms, Mail Room Concerns, Employee and Supervisor Parking Concerns
  • Dealing With an Employee Who Has Made Threats or Has Become Violent in the Workplace
  • Discuss Implementing a Safe / Panic Room at the Office

Residential

  • Discuss and Analyze Security Systems Including Lighting, Safe Room, Landscape, Gates, Fencing, Alarms, and Locks
  • Discuss Protocols with Dealing with Unwanted Guests and Strangers Coming to the Residence
  • Discuss Implementing a Procedure for Family Members in the Event of Emergencies
  • Discuss the Importance of Implementing Policy and Procedure Regarding Access Control to Residence, Including Maintenance, Cleaning Services, and Pest Control Companies
  • Discuss Implementing a Safe / Panic Room at the Residence

Mobile Training Program

Executive Resources International utilizes its mobile instructors to provide state-of-the-art training in dignitary and executive protection. Executive Resources International is capable of tailoring any or all of the programs offered by Executive Resources International to satisfy the client's needs.