Covert Operations & Protective Surveillance (COPS) - San Jose, CA

Modern protective operations (especially of a low visibility nature) often require judgment, discretion, and unique skills. Particularly, security personnel must possess the ability to perform surveillance in support of the principal, property, venues, or distinctive operational needs that may emerge. From corporate confidentiality to workplace violence to special events, the Protection Agent must be capable of becoming one with the environment, working with and disseminating information as part of a team, all while gathering data through the establishment of exploitable patterns. Training during the four-day COPS course will include surveillance theory & practice, types of surveillance applicable to protective services, fixed operations, mobile operations (foot & vehicular), counter-surveillance measures, surveillance detection, pre-attack surveillance case studies, protective surveillance, and multiple field training exercises. Over 70% of this program will entail performance-based practical application of the skills taught and lessons learned. Length: 4 Days Specific start times will be given upon registration. Enrollment: Open to active security professionals, law enforcement, the Department of Defense, government agencies, eligible government contractors, and approved civilians with a security industry affiliation. Pre-requisite: None Cost: $895.00 per student

Student Equipment

Attire – Multiple changes/options per day for surveillance & FTX (Casual, Athletic, Business Casual) Closed Toe Shoes Note taking materials Cellular phone Laptop/Tablet (strongly recommended)

TRAVELING – If you are traveling from out of town, please contact Training Coordinator, Amanda Dunn at [email protected] or call 702-647-1126, to confirm enrollment requirements for the course have been met BEFORE booking any travel. WEAPON RENTALS – If you require weapon rentals from PFC, please be sure to add the rental to your ticket at the time of purchase, and immediately notify Training Coordinator, Amanda Dunn at [email protected] or call 702-647-1126, to confirm rental availability and pickup details. AMMO – If you require ammo from PFC Loadout, please purchase at pfcloadout.com, adding course name and date in the notes, and notify Training Coordinator, Amanda Dunn at [email protected] or call 702-647-1126, to confirm availability and pickup details. DEADLINE – Rentals and ammo MUST be purchased NLT 2 days prior to the course beginning. QUESTIONS – If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Training Coordinator, Amanda Dunn at [email protected], or call 702-647-1126.