Location:
Close Protection Academy, Stratford, East London
Assessment:
Practical exercises and continuous Question & Answer (Q&A) sessions throughout the course.
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Course Overview:
This Highfield Accredited Programme is designed for security professionals, event staff, and customer service personnel who interact with the public. The course focuses on the proactive identification of potential threats through the analysis of human behaviour.
Unlike standard security training, this programme delves into the psychology of fear and stress, teaching learners how to establish "baselines" and identify deviations that may indicate hostile intent or deception. It is an essential toolkit for those working in high-stakes environments where early intervention is critical.
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Who Is This Course For?
This programme is aimed at security personnel, close protection operatives, and front-line staff who wish to enhance their situational awareness. It is ideal for those seeking to move beyond reactive security into proactive behavioural detection.
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Course Content:
Introduction to Behavioural Detection: Origins, definitions, and the role of detection in multi-layered security.
Understanding Human Behaviour: The psychology of fear/stress, "Fight, Flight, or Freeze" responses, and baseline deviations.
Key Behavioural Indicators: Identifying non-verbal cues, micro-expressions, and signs of hostile reconnaissance.
Practical Application: Adapting techniques to retail, events, and transportation environments.
Communication & Intervention: Effective questioning, de-escalation strategies, and professional engagement.
