| Security and Loss
Prevention Management Course
Description: Explains the
issues surrounding the need for individualized security programs, examines a wide variety
of security and safety equipment and procedures, discusses guest protection and internal
security for asset protection.
Evaluation: The student must complete twelve basic, self-scoring review
quizzes, four progress test, and a comprehensive final
examination.
Learning
Resource: Security and Loss Prevention
Management,
by Raymond C. Ellis,
Jr., and the Security Committee of the American
Hotel & Motel Association
Learning Objectives: At
the completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss
legal concerns In providing safe and secure accommodations for guests
2. Identify
preliminary considerations in setting up a security program,
including the importance of law enforcement liaison
and security training.
3. Identify
and explain the functions of a wide variety of security equipment,
including physical security systems, surveillance systems,
communication systems, alarm systems, and guestroom
security
equipment such as locks.
4. Identify
and explain the purposes of security procedures that deal with
guest protection and internal control. Procedures are discussed
generally and on a department-by-department basis, with
special
attention given to the accounting department and the
protection of funds.
5. Discuss
the elements of and need for computer security.
6. Cite
the special security concerns involved in report writing and record
keeping; media relations; the presence of special guests or
events; and
maintaining swimming pools, health clubs, and jogging
trails.
7. Contribute
to the development of an emergency management program
that deals with bombs and bomb threats, fires, hurricanes,
tornadoes,
floods, earthquakes, blackouts, robberies, medical
emergencies, and terrorism.
8. Discuss
the elements of a safety program.
9. Identify
many Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations that
contain information important to lodging property managers
and personnel.
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