ESI Executive Security International, Ltd. 2777 Crossroads Blvd #7 Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 Vol. 45 Effective January 1, 2026 Revised November 20th, 2025 Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board ESI is approved by the Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training (COVET) for Veterans Education and Training Benefits ** Military Veterans will receive the earliest Priority Date based on their official registration date and class availability. I hereby certify that this catalog is true and correct in content and policy Codi Clark 1/1/2026
Table of Contents: Introduction Officers and Faculty Certificate Programs Short/Stand Alone Courses Tuition Training Dates Administrative Procedures Student Complaints Student Grievance Procedure Refund Policy Course Descriptions Executive Protection Corporate Security & Threat Management PSD Protective Operations Surveillance & Surveillance Detection Covert Protection Operations Law Enforcement First Response & Tactical Combat Casualty Care Protective/Evasive Driving Celebrity Protection/ Behavioral Intelligence Designated Defensive Marksman Security Specialist
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Courses Continued: Special Operations Personal Protection & Intelligence Field Intelligence Collection Advanced Executive Protection Executive Protection Distance Education Tactical Medic Transcript Policy Section 103 VA Policy
Mission Statement Executive Security International, Ltd. exists to raise the standard in Executive Protection, PSD Protective Operations, Corporate Security Management, and Tactical Medicine through intelligence-based training. History In 1980, after a decade as a director of the Aspen Academy of Martial Arts and protection work for celebrities, Bob Duggan created training programs under the aegis of Executive Security International, Ltd (ESI). In 1981, ESI was founded as a closely held Colorado Corporation, and the School was approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education under the Private Occupational Education Act to offer a 600-hour combined Distance Education and Resident Training Program. In 2012, ESI's home delivery Distance Education courses were taken ON-LINE. In1989, ESI received approval for its Intelligence and Investigation Program, which was further expanded in 1996 to become the highly regarded Protective Intelligence Program. In 2005, ESI introduced a series of 28-Day Residency Programs that included Executive Protection and PSD ProtectiveOperations. The 28-Day Tactical 1st Responder Medical and the Corporate Crisis Management Programs followed soon afterward. The Residencies cover the theory and practical training components in a full-time format where students complete all of the training in the classroom or practical field training. In 2012, Bob Duggan created a new educational platform, The International Security Institute (ISI), for a broad curriculumin the many facets of corporate security and threat management. The International Security Institute is a wholly-owned sub-division of ESI. The industry knows who we are, and they will want to know who you are when they see ESI on your resume. Conducting training since 1980, ESI is intelligence-based ExecutiveProtection and Corporate Security Training Academy that offers 2000 hours of peer-reviewed curriculum from which the student can choose to suit their career goals. ESI combines its core training inintelligence and protection into an integrated curriculum. The Residency formats require full-time attendance of training in Colorado, while a student in the Online Program may enroll at any time in nine independent study courses completed ONLINE, plus15-Days of Resident Training in Colorado. This Program is approved for certifications and ESI Credentials. ESI TRAINS TO A STANDARD! Whether it's corporate America, dignitary protection, the celebrity industry, threat assessment, or security, the people that do the hiring know this, and they know our graduates are prepared to hit the ground running, putting you at the top of the call back list. Our teaching standards are what distinguish ESI from any other security training organization-training to a standard means that students receive an ESI Credential based on performance, not for presence in a classroom. All aspects of training at ESI are evaluated by passing team and individual testing in hard and soft skills. Regardless of background, the student is expected to demonstrate comprehension and competence in the skillsets taught in practical exercises and ESI's signature teaching philosophy. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards so that you can carry your Credential with pride, knowing it represents the over 45 years of training as recognized by the Colorado Department of Education. All ESI Certificate programs are approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational School Board. ESI offers Credentials in the following specialties: Certified Protection Specialist CPS, Certified PSD Protection Specialist, CPSDS, Certified Corporate Security Management Specialist, CCSMS, Certified Advanced Protection Specialist, CAPS Students enroll in ESI's programs from all over the world, and with the exception of the US Secret Service or State Department, no other training organization teaches protection specialistst o such a high standard.
Officers and Faculty The officers of the School are Bob Duggan, President; Bethany Duggan, Vice President Operations. Governing Body Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools Board Members: Robert Duggan Bethany Duggan Tim Gillis Faculty: Bob Duggan, Executive Protection, Behavioral Intelligence, Mark Robbins, Medical Patrick Devine, Medical Greg Nelson, Corporate Security Management, Executive Protection Elijah Shaw, Executive Protection, Celebrity Protection Aaron Benjamin, Executive Protection Keaton Pearson, Designated Defensive Marksman Pablo Ortiz, Driving Matthew Gookins, Executive Protection Shooting Ron Sable, PSD Protective Operations, Covert Protection, Surveillance Surveillance Detection Aaron Mauldin, PSD Protective Operations, Executive Protection, Special Operations Paul Taylor, PSD Protective Operations, Firearms, Executive Protection Firearms Staff and Administration Bethany Duggan- Vice President Codi Clark- Student Services Eerin Houck- Alumni Service Mark Robbins- Coordinator Andy Wolf- Communications Nora Shuklavora- Admissions
Programs/Courses Offered Diploma/Certificate Programs: Executive Protection Program: 280 Hours Occupational Objective: The graduate should be able to acquire an entry-level position in Executive Protection (PSD) Protective Operations Program: 210 Hours Occupational Objective: The graduate should be able to acquire an entry-level position in PSD Protective Operations Corporate Security & Threat Management Program: 210 Hours Occupational Objective: The graduate should be able to acquire an entry-level position in Corporate Security Management Designated Defensive Marksmanship Program: 189 Hours Occupational Objective: The graduate should be able to acquire an entry-level position as a Designated Defensive Marksman Executive Protection Distance Education Option: 450 Hours Occupational Objective: The graduate should be able to acquire an entry-level position in Executive Protection Advanced Executive Protection: 100 hours Occupational Objective: The graduate should be able to acquire an entry-level position in Executive Protection and or Corporate Security Management. t
Short/Stand Alone Courses Protective & Evasive Driving: 30 hours Objective: Education for Security professionals to hone their evasive driving skills Covert Protection Operations Program: 49 hours Objective: Education for Security professionals to learn how to conduct a protection detail in a covert methodology Celebrity Protection/Behavioral Intelligence: 50 hours Objective: Education for Security professionals to learn how to conduct a protection detail with a concentration in celebrity protection as well as the ability to use behavioral intelligence in a Special Operations: 45 Hours Objective: Designing a comprehensive estate security staff training curriculum requires careful planning and consideration of various aspects of security, emergency response, communication, and professionalism. Security Specialist: 56 Hours Objective: This 7-day course is designed to give individuals an understanding of the foundational principles and skills required to start, maintain, and grow a successful Security/Protection Business. Surveillance - Surveillance Detection: 42 Hours Objective: Education for Security professionals in the art of Surveillance Personal Protection & Intelligence: 32 Hours Objective: Education for security professionals on how to use the Internet of Things, such as "digital red team," how to harden digital devices and the use of Artifiical Intelligence. Field Intelligence Collection: 24 Hours Objective: Education for security professionals on all aspects of Technical Security Counter Measures (TSCM) specifically on how to use the equipment that go into the craft of field and collection analysis. Tactical Combat Casualty Care: 26 Hours Objective: A bTactical Combat Casualty overview course specialy designed for executive protection. Tactical Medic Residency: 45 Hours Objective: Master life-saving skills in high-threat environments through Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) principles and guidelines, MARCH protocols, Smart Triage, and Trauma Management Techniques for gunshots, blasts injuries, and motor vehicle collisions. You’ll learn to control massive hemorrhage, secure airways, manage shock, and execute tactical medical evacuations – all under pressure.
Program/Course Cost
Tuition
Registration
Total Tuition/Fees
Executive Protection
$9,200
$0
Corporate Security & Threat Management
$5,900
PSD Protective Operations
$7,700
Designated Defensive Marksman
$12,100
Advanced Executive Protection
$7,100
Executive Protection (Distance Education Option)
$5,700
Books & Supplies
Equipment
N/A
Short/ Stand Alone Courses
Protective/Evasive Driving
$4,050
Celebrity Protection/ Behavioral Intelligence
$1,550
Covert Protection Operations
$2,800
Surveillance/ Surveillance Detection
Law Enforcement First Response
$1,650
Security Specialist
$3,500
Special Operations
$3,300
Personal Protection & Intelligence
Field and Intelligence Collection
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Tactical Medic
Special Operations April 28th-May 2nd, 2026 September 21st-25th, 2026 Security Specialist TBD Personal Protection & Intelligence TBD Field & Intelligence Collection TBD Celebrity Protection TBD Surveillance/Surveillance Detection March 23rd-March 27th, 2026 August 17th-21st, 2026 November 2nd-6th, 2026 Executive Protection Residency February 15th- March 14th, 2026 July 12th-August 8th, 2026 September 27th- October 24th 2026 Covert Protection Operations March 16th-20th 2026 August 10th-August 14th 2026 October 26th - 30th 2026 Tactical Medic March 30th-April 3rd 2026 August 24th-August 28th, 2026 November 9th-13th 2026 Tactical Combat Casualty Care April 28th-May 1st, 2026 September 21st-24th, 2026 Corporate Security Management April 6th-April 26th, 2026 August 30th- September 19th, 2026 PSD Protective Operations April 6th- April 26th, 2026 August 30th - September, 19th 2026 Protective & Evasive Driving February 10th-12th, 2026 September 22nd-24th, 2026 November 17th-19th, 2026 Designated Defensive Marksman March 14th-April 4th, 2026 September 27th - October 17th 2026 Advanced Executive Protection November 15th-24th, 2026 Executive Protection Distance Education 17-Day Required Resident Training February 21-March 9th, 2026 July 18th- August 3rd, 2026 October 3rd-19th, 2026
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ACADEMIC STANDARDS ESI CERTIFICATES AND CREDENTIALS ESI offers a number of Certificate and Credential Programs. The student may select either a full-time resident classroom instruction format or the combined On-line Education/17 Day Resident Training version, which permits the student to enter into an independent study of correspondent courses that are completed online and then attend the 17-Day Resident Training in Executive Protection. The Residency Program is a classroom-practical training that is made up of four Modules: 28-Day Executive Protection, 28-Day PSD Protective Operations, 28-Day Corporate Security Management, 21-Day Designated Defensive Marksmanship. The Modules can be taken sequentially or separately. ESI offers to graduates of all State of Colorado Department of Private Occupational Schools approved programs a Certificate of Completion for completing either format of the Residency Modules or one of the combined On-line Education/Resident Training programs. The ESI Identification Credential is not required by the State of Colorado Department of Private Occupational Schools but is well known and respected in the security industry as the standard for academic and practical training in high risk, executive protection, protective intelligence, and Corporate Security. ESI's Combined Online Education/Resident Training Certificate and Credential Programs: Executive Protection Program and Security Specialist Program- offers flexible formats. Each requires a core of five specialized Online Education courses and, depending on the Program, four to thirteen elective Online Education courses, as well as a Resident Training component. Thus, the student has the opportunity to customize his or her training according to their needs. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION A Certificate of Completion is awarded for all Certificates programs as well as Continuing Education courses for fulfilling the requirement of each program or course. The Certificate has no Grade Point Average requirement.
THE ESI CREDENTIAL CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE PROTECTION & SECURITY SPECIALIST PROGRAMS ESI awards an ESI Identification Credential for completion of any Core Program, whether Online Education/Resident Training or full-time Residency, with a Grade Point Average of 80% or above. Completion of the Residency Program with less than 80% will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Completion of lessons with a 90% GPA will be awarded "With Honors" designation on the Credential. CERTIFIED ADVANCED PROTECTION SPECIALIST, CAPS The CAPS is awarded for the completion of 24-Day of classroom and practical exercises with a Grade Point Average of 80% or above. Completion of the program with less than 80% will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. CERTIFIED PROTECTION SPECIALIST, CPS™ CPS™ Identification Credential is attained by completion of 600 Clock Hours of lessons consisting of nine Online Education courses containing 54 Lessons, and 16 Days in Resident Training or 28-Days of classroom and practical exercises in the Executive Protection Residency Program with a combined Grade Point Average of 80% or above. Completion of the Program with less than 80% will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. While there is no time limit placed upon completion of lessons in the Online Education curriculum, after nine months, no refunds will be due. There is no extra cost associated with completing the Credential Program. CORPORATE SECURITY THREAT MANAGEMENT, CCMS CCMS Identification Credential is attained by completion of the 21-Days of classroom and practical exercises in the Corporate Crisis Management Program with a total Grade Point Average of 80% or above. Completion of the Program with less than 80% will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. The Corporate Crisis Management Program is only offered in Residency format. There is no extra cost associated with completing the Credential Program. CERTIFIED PSD PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, CPSOS CPSOS Identification Credential is attained by completion of 21-Days of classroom and practical exercises in the PSD Protective Operations Residency Program with a combined Grade Point Average of 80% or above. Completion of the Program with less than 80% will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. There is no extra cost associated with completing the Credential Program. CERTIFIED DESIGNATED DEFENSIVE MARKSMANSHIP SPECIALIST, CDDMS CDDMS Identification Credential is attained by completion of 21-Days of classroom and practical exercises in the Designated Defensive Marksmanship Program with a combined Grade Point Average of 80% or above. Completion of the Program with less than 80% will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. There is no extra cost associated with completing the Credential Program.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The School does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, or disability. Prospective students must have a high school diploma or equivalency diploma to be accepted for enrollment. ENROLLMENT Prospective students may enroll anytime. Late enrollments will be accepted only one day into the course, depending on the length of the course. POSTPONEMENT OF START DATE Postponement of a starting date, whether at the request of the School or the student, requires a written agreement signed by the student and the School. The agreement must set forth: a. Whether the postponement is for the convenience of the School or the student, and; b. A deadline for the new start date, beyond which the start date will not be postponed. If the course is not commenced, or the student fails to attend by the new start date set forth in the agreement, the student will be entitled to an appropriate refund of prepaid Tuition and fees within 30 days of the deadline of the new start date set forth in the agreement, determined in accordance with the School's refund policy and all applicable laws and rules concerning the Private Occupational Education Act of 1981. STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS GRADE POINT AVERAGE GPA in Residency Program is derived by accumulative scores of open book lesson tests, special written team and individual assignments, and practical skills testing from each course and averaged for a grade in the Module. The GPA of the three Modules is averaged to attain the Certified Specialist Credential. The GPA for the combined Online Education/Resident Training is derived by combining Online Education (value 40%) and Resident Training (value 60%). If a student scores under 80% in any resident training class, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. Instructors will grade students on performance and adherence to ESI standards of safety and conduct. Each student is given an evaluation of his/her test scores at the completion of the Program. In return, students are asked to evaluate instructors and classes. GRADING SYSTEM All Residency Program courses are graded by open book lesson/test method for each course within a Module of the Program. Special written Team and Individual assignments are required in some courses. The Certificate of Completion students needs only pass the course within a Module with a Pass or Fail Grade with failure calculated at 70% or less. Each course under taken within each Module will be included in the computing of the GPA. A GPA minimum of 71% will be required at the end of each Module to enter the second and third Modules. If the student scores 70% or less in any course, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. If the student drops below 60% in the first half of the Program, he or she will be terminated from the training. If the student achieves a cumulative GPA of 80% or better in each Module, the student is awarded an ESI Credential, and a GPA of 90% is awarded an ESI Credential "With Honors."
90-100
A
Excellent
4.0
80-89
B
Good
3.0
70-79
C
Average
2.0
60-69
D
Passing
1.0
Below 60
F
Failure
0
Online testing: The student will complete the online test and will receive a grade on the test immediately upon submission for grading. Certificate of Completion students need only pass the single lesson contained in each course with a Passing Grade. The ESI Certificate of Completion is awarded after completion of both the On-line Education and Resident Training. Every student will be required to maintain a minimum composite Online Education grade score of 60% to qualify for a Pass Grade. If the student scores under 70% in anycourse, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. If the student drops below 60% in the first half of the Program, he or she will be terminated from the training. The Identification Credential contains 54 Lessons in the Program, and several courses require special assignments to be completed as part of the testing score. For students who pursue the Extra Credit, an ESI transcript of Grade Point Average is mailed to the student upon completion of all lessons, tests, and special assignments. During Resident Training, instructors administer either a written or practical test at the end of shooting, medical, protective detail operations, and the threat assement classes. Each student who scores a composite 80% or better in the practical examinations and who satisfactorily completes the Residency Program or the Online Education/Resident Training will be given an ESI Identification Credential as a qualified PSD PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, ADVANCED PROTECTION SPECIALIST, PROTECTION SPECIALlST, CORPORATE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, or A DESIGNATED DEFENSIVE MARKSMAN .SPECIALIST., GRADING Certificate of Completion students are graded in On-line Education courses with open book Pass or Fail Grade. Resident Training contains a number of Skill Based Tests. Students who pursue the Identification Credential are graded by calculating the Grade Point Average of both 54 and 108 Lessons of Online Education and Resident Training. The Grade for each course is found by counting the average of the lesson examination grades. Letter grades are converted to percentage points for the purpose of computing the Grade Point Average for each semester. Students who offically withdraw from a course are given a of I (incomplete). Grades are as follows: Numerical Grade Letter Grade Quality Rating Point Equivalent
STUDENT HONORS Students who have maintained a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5( 90%) or better and completed all other requirements for graduation will receive their Credential with honors. CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING The School may request that the applicant to take a proficiency test in a course the student desires to be given credit, and the minimum passing score is 77% or better. A lower score will mean that the student will not receive academic credit for the course. Granting of credit for academic or work experience does not impact the stated Refund Policy. ESI is approved by the Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training (COVET) for Veterans Education and Training Benefits. SPECIAL CREDIT FOR MILITARY VETERANS: Credit for Previous Education and Training Acceptance Policy. Executive Security International, Ltd. (ESI) will evaluate previous education and training, and when applicable, credit will be given. CONTINUING EDUCATION ESI's Online Education courses are approved and regulated by the State of Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools Board. VA AND POST 9/11 BENEFITS Executive Security International, Ltd. is approved by the Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training (COVET) for Veterans Education and Training Benefits In compliance with Title 38, USC3679(e), The Colmery Act, Section 103 Inclusion of Pry Scholarship recipients and Purple Heart Recipients in Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. RECORDS AND TRANSFER OF CREDIT Permanent records of grades and scores are maintained on school premises, and copies are available for a nominal fee. Credit given by other post-secondary institutions for training completed at Executive Security International is at the discretion of each institution, which has the privilege of extending or withholding transfer credit based on their educational standards and curriculum. The School does not guarantee the transfer-ability of its credits to any other institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution. Colorado Revised Statutes 23-5-113.5 - Release of Transcript Policy Procedure to Order Transcript Executive Security International requires students with a Financial Hold to submit an email to receive approval to receive transcripts or diplomas due to an outstanding balance owed to ESI. Email esi@esi-lifeforce.com Once the email is completed the student has 5 days to request Official Transcripts or Diploma through these means. Request Official transcripts by contacting the Director of Student Services You will be notified if you have a transcript Hold.•If student has a Financial Hold, the Vice President is notified and will verify that the student has submitted the email from above and is approved to receive their transcript due to one of the following conditions. Circumstances to release transcript if balance owed Needed for Job Application Needed to Transfer to Another Institution Applying for state, federal or institutional financial aid Pursuit of Opportunities in the Military or National Guard Pursuit of Other Post secondary Opportunities Policy of Placing Financial Holds for Student Registration If a student’s balance is over $1,000 or outstanding balance from a prior semester, a hold is placed on the student’s account which will prevent registration.•Any account with an outstanding balance receives a service charge every month of 1%. Any delinquent account that is not paid in full or enrolled into one of the Extended Payment Plan options will be sent to an external collection agency. Also, you will not be able to register for classes while you have an outstanding balance with Executive Security International. Policy for Sending Account to Collection Agency Final Notices are mailed to accounts with balances 30 days delinquent and are not a current student. This notice encourages you to pay your balance in full or enroll into one of the Automatic Extended Payment Plan options by the due date on the notice. Failure to take action will result in the account being sent to a collection agency, reported to credit bureaus, and reported to Colorado State Revenue Office.•Executive Security International uses one collection agency: A1 Collections Agency 970-241-2075 ONLINE EDUCATION-RESIDENT TRAINING The nine Online Education Courses in the Executive Protection Program must be completed in nine months, after which time the student will not be entitled to a refund. All Residency Programs are conducted entirely in classroom settings at ESI's training facility in a 28/16-Day format. Whether the student completes a Core Program in combined Online Education-Resident Training or full-time Residency, the Certificates and Credentials are equivalent. Further, the applicant understands that Tuition does not cover additional required books, lodging, or travel during Resident Training or transportation to the training sites. In Residency classroom instruction requires attendance of 96% or 26 days of the 28-Day Executive Protection, and 95% or 20 Days of the 21 Day PSD Protective Operations, and Corporate Crisis Management and Designated Defensive Marksman. Non-completion of Online Education courses for thirty days without official Withdrawal will determine the point at which the student ceases to make satisfactory progress and will be placed on academic probation for twelve months. If no further progress is made, the student will be terminated from the Program. A terminated or canceled student is eligible for Tuition Refund stated below or re-enrollment with full credit for Tuition paid and academic grade GENERAL INFORMATION All information regarding Admissions, Withdrawal, Termination, and Refund Policy is identical with ESI's Certificate Programs. ACCREDITATION AND AUTHORIZATION Executive Security International, Ltd. (ESI) is a state-approved academy for approved Certificate Programs of combined Resident Training and Distance Education by correspondence as well as full time Residency study. ESI is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board. RE-ENROLLMENT Students who cancel or terminate a Certificate Program may re-enroll with full credit for Tuition paid towards their chosen Program and for academic courses completed for a period of five years. After six years, ESI is not obligated to preserve records and may not be able to validate claims of Tuition paid and lessons completed. In such cases, the administration will make a good faith effort to reconstitute records but cannot guarantee success. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ESI reserves the right to terminate a student's enrollment in On-line Education Program for any of the following reasons: 1. Falsifying information. 2. Cheating. 3. Failing the final examination. 4. Failure to maintain minimum academic progress. 5. Failure to complete the Program. RESIDENCY PROGRAM SUSPENSION, TERMINATION, AND INCOMPLETE GRADES The Residency Program requires attendance of every day of classroom instruction. A student is suspended from the Program after three days of absence from classroom instruction during any Module. The student may officially Withdraw from a Module course with a grade of Incomplete for twelve months before the Incomplete is converted into Zero Credit for the course. Zero (0) Grade will be averaged with completed courses in order to calculate GPA for a Module. Tardiness is unacceptable. Make-up work may be granted by the instructor with permission from the administration. STUDENT PEER REVIEW CODE OF CONDUCT The Peer Review Code of Conduct was developed by students and administration. In 2011, this committee resolved that the award of a Certificate of Completion and the ESI Credential is conditional based completion of the program and tests performance, as well as observation of the following Code of Conduct: 1. Computers are required tools at ESI, and their use in class is for the purpose of class-related research and following lecture notes. Personal use of Facebook and other unrelated Internet browsing is grounds for dismissal from the class. 2. Personal Texting during class is prohibited. Time for Texting is provided during breaks. 3. Daily attendance in all sessions is required. Failure to have a legitimate excuse can result in disciplinary action, including termination from the Program. 4. Repeated tardiness to class is subject to disciplinary action. 5. All students are required to participate fully in Team activity. 6. With the approval of the Administration, Teams have the authority to fire or dismiss a delinquent member from their team. This action could deny the student eligibility of the ESI Credential. 7. Cheating, copying, or plagiarizing another Teammate's work can result in a drastic reduction of Grade for both parties. 8. Being disrespectful towards staff or students constitutes grounds for expulsion. 9. Disruptive behavior is prohibited and grounds for disciplinary action, including expulsion. 10. ESI has a "Dress Code," and students are expected to wear the uniform as directed. 11. Students are required to follow directives given by staff and instructors. 12. Any behavior that embarrasses ESI constitutes grounds for expulsion from the School. 13. Carrying a concealed firearm is strictly prohibited and grounds for termination. 14. All weapons must be checked into the School for safe storage. 15. Students are expected to maintain room cleanliness. 16. Falsification of information can result in termination from the School. 17. Students are required to abide by ESI's policy with regard to alcohol and drug abuse. Violation of school policy is grounds for termination. 18. Smoking/Vaping is permitted outside conference rooms on breaks only. 19. Students are responsible for Hotel expenses and damages. Certificates and Credentials can be withheld until these expenses are paid. 20. Students are responsible for loss or damage to equipment and vehicles. 21. Drivers of ESI vehicles are responsible for traffic or parking tickets. PLACEMENT Executive Security International, Ltd. does not guarantee placement ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES • Fill out ESI ENROLLMENT FORM. • Submit a copy of your high school diploma or equivalence (GED). • Students under the age of 18 will be required to have release forms signed by a parent or guardian. Students must be 18 years of age to attend Resident Training. • Prior to the attendance the applicant must submit a letter from his or her local police agency indicating a no felony conviction record or the applicant submit a copy of a current background check. •An appropriate deposit fee should accompany the enrollment application. The student may cancel this contract at any time prior to the close of the third business day after signing the enrollment agreement. The official date of termination for refund purposes is the last date of recorded attendance. All refunds will be made within 30 days from the date of termination. The student will receive a full refund of Tuition and fees paid if the School discontinues a course or Program within a period of time a student could have reasonably completed it, except that this provision shall not apply in the event the School ceases operation. Complaints, which cannot be resolved by direct negotiation between the student and the School, may be filed with the Division of Private Occupational Schools. The Division shall not consider any claim that is filed more than two years after the date the student discontinues his/her training at the School. REFUND POLICY- FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COMBINED ONLINE ED/RESIDENT TRAINING PROGRAM When the student attends Resident Training, ESI's Tuition Payment Policy is not to execute a charge to the student until he or she has completed 11 days of training. Whether the student pays by Credit Card or Cash, ESI will not charge the card or deposit currency until the student has completed 75% of the course. In the event that the student decides to cancel prior to completion, Refund Policy will apply according to the percentage of the course completed, but the Refund will be paid immediately. For the mandatory resident portion of the course, the following applies as a minimum policy: After the student attends the first resident class session, if the student requests cancellation in writing or is terminated, the School shall be entitled to a tuition charge which shall not exceed the following: • Up to and including completion of the first 10 percent of the resident training in terms of days, 10 percent of the Tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. • After completing more than 10 percent of the resident training and up to and including completion of 25 percent of the resident training in terms of days, 25 percent of the Tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. •After completing more than 25 percent of the resident training and up to and including completion of 50 percent of the resident training in terms of days, 50 percent of the Tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. • If a student should cancel after completion of 50% to 75% of the training in terms of days, the student will be responsible for 75% of the contract price for resident school tuition. Cancellation charges will not be levied on the student. • If a student should cancel after completion of 75% or more of the training in terms of days,t he student will be responsible for the total contract price and all other fees charged. No refund will be due after the completion of 75% of the course. Refunds due will be paid within 30 days of termination. Termination from Program requires that the student notify the School in writing of his or her intention to discontinue the Program. This Tuition Protection Agreement limits the student's obligation to only a fraction of the Tuition until the student has actually finished at least 75% of the training program. Food and Housing is a separate cost consideration. ESI reserves the right to make changes in the training program when necessary. However, these changes will never involve any added tuition cost to the student for the length of the contract. Postponement of a starting date for Resident Training, whether at the request of the School or the student, requires a written agreement signed by the student and the School. The agreement must set forth: a) Whether the postponement is for the convenience of the School or the student, and: b) a deadline for the new start date, beyond which the start date will not be postponed. If the course is not commenced, or the student fails to attend by the new start date set forth in the agreement, the student will be entitled to an appropriate refund of prepaid Tuition and fees within 30 days of the deadline of the new start date set forth in the agreement, determined in accordance with the School's refund policy and all applicable laws and rules concerning the Private Occupational Act of 1981. t
To protect the integrity of our Program, ESI reserves the right to discontinue a student's training if that student fails to maintain ESI's standards of conduct or achievement level. In such a case, refunds will be made according to the Tuition Protection Agreement. REFUND POLICY-ONLINE EDUCATION SECTION Enrollment may be canceled by an applicant student within five (5) calendar days after midnight of the day on which the enrollment agreement is signed. An applicant student requesting cancellation in whatever manner within this time must be given a refund of all money paid to the School or its representatives. From five (5) calendar days after midnight of the day on which the enrollment agreement is signed and until the time the student request cancellation up to 30 days from the date of a course assignment, the student shall be given a refund of all monies paid to ESI, less a registration fee of $100. If the student is not accepted by the School, a full refund will be paid. If ESI fails to provide the educational services described to the student, a full refund will be paid within 30 days of termination of the course discontinuation. Credit for previous training or work experience will not alter the refund policy. Refund policy will apply to academic equivalency credit, which will depend upon the percentage of courses received and paid for by the student. After the student is enrolled and until he or she has received 75% of the Online Education Program, the School will follow a refund policy based upon the percentage of courses received by the student. The student has 30 days from the date the course is assigned to reject the course in writing and there by cancel from the Program. The student has 30 days to complete each course that consists of one lesson for Certificate Programs. After nine months, no refunds are due. If the student requests cancellation, the School will be entitled to a charge which shall not exceed the following: • Up to and including receipt of the first 10 percent of the Program,10 percent of the Tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. • After receipt of more than 10 percent of the Program and up to and including receipt of 25 percent of the Program, 25 percent of the Tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. • After receipt of more than 25 percent of the Program and up to and including receipt of 50 percent of the Program, 50 percent of the Tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. • After receipt of more than 50 percent of the Program and up to and including receipt of 75 percent of the Program, 75 percent of the Tuition. No cancellation charge will be levied on the student after he or she has received 75% of the course. • A student who has received 75 percent of his Program and shall not be entitled to any refund and shall be obligated for the full price of the Online Education portion of the Program.. This Tuition Protection Agreement limits your obligation to only a fraction of the Tuition until you have actually received at least 75% of the Program. ESI reserves the right to make changes in the training program when necessary. However, these changes will never involve any added tuition cost to the student for the length of the contract. The student's contract price is guaranteed for one year from the date of your signature on the Enrollment Agreement.
To protect the integrity of our Program, ESI reserves the right to discontinue the student's training if the student fails to maintain ESI's standards of conduct or achievement. In such a case, refunds will be made according to the Tuition Protection Agreement. Complaints can be filed online at www.highered.colorado.gov/dpos with the Division of Private Occupational Schools. There is a two (2) year time limitation on the Division taking action on a student's complaint. Division of Private Occupational Schools, 303-862-3001. Classes will take place at the Grand Vista conference room located at 2790 Crossroads blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81506 or 3520 Reeder Mesa Rd Whitewater, CO 81527 Required equipment for the programs will be: School: Projector Laptop computer Internet access All presentations will be presented in PowerPoint, and the students will be given access tot he presentations via Trello Student: Laptop computer with internet access Suit Ear Protection Eye Protection Pens Notepad Microsoft Office Sunscreen Water bottle Business casual clothing First Aid Kit
Executive Security International does not offer the Certified Protection Specialist ™ for completing a one-week seminar in close protection. ESI divides Bodyguard Services into four divisions of the profession: PSD Protective Operations, Celebrity Protection, Estate Security, Protection of High Net Worth Individuals and Families. We divide our teaching up into each of these enterprises because we believe that they each encompass a distinctive styles of operation and they each have very different client expectations. There is no single model of Protection that any credibility in Executive Protection Services. "THE EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SPECIALIST EITHER ADAPTS OR GOES HOME" The Executive Protection Training Program consists of essential courses for both beginners and Security Professionals who want to bolster their resume with a certification from a school that both meets a standard acceptable to the corporate world, and has a reputation in the Executive Protection Industry. The Executive Protection Training Program seamlessly incorporates classroom training and practical exercises to equip graduates with the skills required to launch a career in Executive Protection. Upon completing the diverse spectrum of courses in the program and meeting the minimum GPA requirements, each graduate will obtain his or her Certified Protection Specialist™ (C.P.S); a coveted credential that is in high demand within the Executive Protection industry. Given the tumultuous environment of the modern corporate world, skills in the field of Corporate Security are paramount to success in a Protective Services profession. This program will familiarize students with the fundamental principles of Corporate Security in regards to Executive Security Services, Threats to Employees, and Stalking of Employees. A successful Corporate Security structure will integrate security practices into an organization's everyday routine, and train non-security personnel to be the front line of defense. It will pinpoint organizational risks and partner with other corporate departments, such as Internal Auditing, Ethics, Legal, Human Resources, and IT Security to build functional security and protection programs. In the Executive Security Program, we try to answer the questions, " What is my problem, why is it my problem, and what am I going to do about it.
Executive Protection Residency
The teaching philosophy of Executive Protection at ESI begins with the recognition that reactive techniques by close protection security agents to deadly assaults on public figures suffer a 100% failure rate and the failure rate of prankster assaults is nearly as high. To address this failure, ESI has developed a unique "proactive protection methodology." Our Intelligence-Based Training program has evolved to optimum effectiveness over the last four decades.
"We start with the premise that preemptive intervention and protective invisibility are "handmaidens" and by far the preferred form of Executive Protection. ESI trains students to be "Predator Hunters" using behavioral intelligence as the best method of identifying a predator and closing the distance to make preemptive intervention possible. The techniques require a mindset of funneling predators into a surveillance zone where contact can be made and a decision to go hard or soft can be made. " Bob Duggan, President and Founder ESI.
ESI's method of Executive Protection training differs from the much more basic training found elsewhere. During training, you will participate in our 7-day "Stalker Exercise." Using the lessons from that you will be required to produce an analytical Threat Assessment and Management Plan. We have had students produce over 50 pages of analysis and planning in this component. Students who score very well in writing this analytical report receive an additional certificate, which serves as a resume enhancer which is recognized by the major employers in the industry. This is one of the skills that sets our graduates apart and establishes ESI's distinct identity in the close protection training universe. Demonstrating the capacity to write a corporate level Threat Assessment is often the difference between being a team member and a team leader in the field.
The Executive Protection Program is offered as either: a 28-Day residency in Grand Junction, CO, or a hybrid program that encompasses nine courses online plus 17-days of hands on training. This rigorous program is designed to foster the success of graduates protecting executive clients, with a focus on Corporate Executive Protection and the wide variety of considerations that contribute to a successful Protective Detail. Other career paths include Chauffeuring, Hotel & Casino Security, GSOC Operations, Protective Intelligence Analyst, Command Post Operations, Surveillance, Surveillance Detection, Advance Agent, Security Services, Corporate Security, and Estate Security/ Residential Security Team members.
ADVANCES Embracing the technological components of private security is what sets the Executive Protection Specialist apart from a bodyguard. Digital mapping technology is evolving very rapidly and this course attempts to keep pace with it. Under the direction of Ivor T, students learn how to use new tools for conducting immediate pre-advances through dimensional mapping and the how to apply the practical techniques to confirm digitally gathered intelligence via confirmation route planning, proper advanced survey techniques will result in enhanced time management, movement safety, area surveillance, and threat management, all of which are vital to a successful protection detail.
This course focuses on applying modern technology to on-site situational evaluations to ensure that graduates are prepared for the most formidable challenges of Intelligence Risk Assessment.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This course is taught directly from the perspective that arms-length protection is not necessarily the best protection available. High profile celebrities often want a sense of a security shield that a visible protection agent can provide. His or her comfort zone is greater when there is someone capable of warding off unwanted attention. In a corporate environment, the presence of protectors is usually invisible. CEOs often don't want the intrusion into their personal space, but their Board of Directors mandates protective services. Additionally, there are many instances where an overt protection signature could attract environmental threats that might otherwise not exist.
Field drills include practical team maneuvers and assignments that emphasize the role of Proactive, Predictive, and Behavioral Intelligence as the basis for protecting the Principal. A significant amount of attention is placed on having intelligence guide operations and for operating to inform intelligence. We call this the operations/intelligence cycle. Focused on Low-Profile Clients, this course will prepare students to develop and implement exhaustive protection plans in a corporate environment
The approach taken by our Low Signature Protective Operations is that protective invisibility is often more effective security than Arms-Length protection. The skill-sets are different, and the teaching philosophy focuses on the source of the threat rather than the principal.
LOW SIGNATURE PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS
Topics Covered: Protective Invisibility Advance Preparations Protective Hardware Protective Intelligence Communications Organization of Team Details Command Post Operations
PROTECTIVE INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS SENIOR INSTRUCTORS: Enablement Advisors
ESI graduates are trained to create value in a myriad of ways. Organized under the umbrella of Principles of Guardianship, we espouse the belief true value is more than just protecting. ESI realizes that a successful career in the security industry also requires much more than the "shoot, move, and communicate" skills. We, therefore, provide instruction and place a heavy emphasis on equally important "soft skills" that underpin a lasting career as a Security Professional. Dedicated instructions time will be given to topics such as team dynamics, leadership, briefings (written and verbal), emotional intelligence, seeking, applying, and interviewing for employment/promotion, customer service, friction reduction, etc. Topics Covered: Protection of Property, Protection of Client & Guest, Client Representation, Maintenance, Staff Training & Staff Background Checks, Integration of Staff in Security, Liaison with Law Enforcement, Reports
The Protective Intelligence Operations portion of the program is a unique teaching platform designed to present the student with immersive, stress-induced, Team Building Mission with different "plug-ins" that we introduce to the program in order to give thematic coherence and a connection to the client. The client might equally be a corporate CEO, family member, or celebrity. The students are given a client itinerary and expected to determine a route destination, reasons for selection, and vulnerabilities. The protective detail is required to organize client itineraries and carry them out as a team. The teams are assigned to do advances for hotels, restaurants and the airport, produce a plan, give a presentation before ESI instructors, and then carry it out. These assignments are done in large and small protective details, on foot, or in mobile convoys in an urban environment.
BEHAVIORAL INTELLIGENCE & CLUES TO DANGEROUSNESS BOB DUGGAN
Behavioral Intelligence is a Predator Hunter program for executive protection agents. The search for clues to dangerousness in the crowd relies on a different set of skills than those of an Arms-Length Bodyguard. Beginning with how to assess normalcy, the student can identify breaks in the norm based on acute observation of crowd baseline behavior and individuals acting contrary to that baseline. The skills emphasized here are those that identify the Precursors to Assault and the different strategies of Preemptive Intervention. With a special emphasis on Human Behavior Profiling, this course will offer a comprehensive guide to anticipating dangerous people and situations and reacting in a proactive, intelligent manner. The student will learn what it feels like to 'Hunt the Predator.' Topics Covered: Grid Protective Operations Arms-Length Vs. Invisibility Assessing the Environment Identifying Normalcy (Baseline) Recognizing Stalking Behavior Proxemics & Iconography Body Language, Gestures, and Facial Expressions Two Protective Personality Types Protecting the Principal Vs. Hunting the Predator Intervention Strategies
ESTATE SECURITY BARRY WILSON, CPS The Estate Security course describes the depth of security issues that accompany the protection and maintenance of large trophy estates. The course will include a review of Patrols, Detection Systems, Response Forces and Liaisons with Law Enforcement Agencies, Intrusion Alerts and Delays, Staff Background Checks, Training and Integration into Security Plan, Legal Issues Governing Use of Force, Report Procedures, Fire Alarm Systems and Evacuation Plans, Inventory and Documentation of Property and Items of Value, Visitor Logs, Confidentiality Agreements, Client and Guest Protection and Accommodation.
CURRICULUM
Considered as single curriculum, the Executive Protection Program consists of an intensive study of executive protection in a corporate environment using low profile, intelligence-based protection methodologies. On average, it requires one to nine months to complete the program, depending on the program that a student enrolls in. The Hybrid Executive Protection Program will move at the rate that the student is able to invest time in their studies. The student should complete the nine online courses prior to arrival at Resident Training. If the student enrolls in the 28-Day Residency, the academic curriculum is completed in the classroom or evening study. Upon completion of any of the three Core Programs, the student is awarded a Certificate of Completion. An ESI Credential is awarded by meeting ESI Standards for the Certified Protection Specialist™ C.P.S., Certified Security Management Specialist, Certified Protective Operations Specialist by achieving a Grade Point Average of 80% or above. COMPLETION TIME If a student enrolls in the 28-Day Residency format, the course is completed in a four-week period, and the student is awarded the Certificate at the time of completion. I The distance program is designed to be completed in nine to twelve months. The student may register in the program at any time and work as rapidly as is consistent with their schedule. Each course contains six lessons; there are two factors that determine completion time. First, how fast the student studies because the courses will move at the speed that the student completes the individual modules. The second factor is the finance program chosen. Modules are made available at the rate the student pays for each course. Executive Protection Distance Education ESI converted its copy-written textbooks and printed manuals to online digital courses in January 2022. Access to an online training website is available via the internet 24 hours a day. ESI was able to reduce the cost of Executive Protection Certificate by 30% compared to the cost of the Residency Format. The Syllabus and testing are done online and , if needed, with interactive support from the Educational Services Coordinator. Some courses contain material that the copyright is owned by other authors and must be purchased by the student.
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION DISTANCE EDUCATION
Completion time of the Hybrid Executive Protection Program can take up to nine months. The program will move at the rate that the student is able to invest time and as quickly as their financial situation allows. Students must successfully complete the nine online courses prior to scheduling the 16-day residency portion. There are typically three or four opportunities each year for the residency portion. Online streaming students are granted access to ESI online streaming platform to complete the courses. Students can get started in the Certificate Program for only $200, each course after that is $150. Individual courses for a non-certificate students are $300 each. Total tution for the nine streaming courses plus the 16-day residency is $5,7000. All ESI streaming courses have been reviewed in detail and approved by both the Colorado State Board of Education and Veterans Administration. The Distance Education course has been approved by the VA for Vocational Rehabilitation and Sallie Mae Student Financing.
BEHAVIORAL INTELLIGENCE with BOB DUGGAN
This video-based training was filmed in the classroom as the Founder and President of ESI, Bob Duggan training aspiring Executive Protection Professionals. Mr. Duggan spends several hours introducing and teaching the concept of Behavioral Intelligence, which is simply the skill of recognizing clues, mannerisms, and traits
MICRO EXPRESSIONS: LEARNING TO HUNT Following the introduction to Behavioral Intelligence concepts, this video based course continues the students training to be "Predator Hunters" using Behavioral Intelligence as the best method of identifying a predator and closing the distance to make preemptive intervention possible. The techniques require a mindset of funneling predators into a surveillance zone where contact can be made and a decision to go in hard or soft can be made. ESI Founder and President Bob Duggan will lead the students through this training.
that indicate a Predator preparing to strike. This early recognition allows the protection specialist to plan and execute an interdiction prior to the strike, thereby eliminating the threat hopefully before the client is even aware of it. In addition to lectures, Mr. Duggan conducts simple exercises and demonstrations to drive home concepts.
INTRODUCTION to DEFENSIVE PISTOL SKILLS
ESI staff produced and directed this three-hour introduction to our Defensive Pistol Skills course which is part of the Hybrid Residency portion. The course is based on the ESI manual written nationally known shooting instructor, Dick Barber. Tony Pagni, ESI's Range Master, conducts this video based series which trains students in the intricacies of semi-automatic pistols including choosing the correct weapon, understanding its operation and trigger systems as well as safe handling and operation and trigger systems as well as safe handling and operation . Proper methods of drawing, gripping the weapon, effective shooting stances, and safe re-holstering are covered in detail to ensure students can safely become proficient during the Defensive Pistol Skills course in the Hybrid Executive Protection residency portion. Also included in this course are filmed training of students at ESI's range as they are taken through a series of shooting drills, including practice rounds and final evaluations. Each student will fire upwards of 1,000 rounds of ammunition during this residency course and this introduction will ensure students are knowledgeable and safe on the range,
ESTATE SECURITY Protection Specialists are sometimes called upon to not only protect a High Net Worth Individual, such as a CEO of a major corporation but also to protect his or her family and personal property as well. This can include mansions, luxury apartments, compounds, yachts, etc. Protecting individuals at home differs from protecting them in public or at a place of business, and this course illustrates the differences while training Executive Protection Specialists to do just that. Barry Wilson of Anlance Security leads the lecture in this video-based course which includes demonstrations and a "virtual field trip" to Bob Duggan's home to demonstrate on-site considerations.
COMPLETION TIME The Hybrid program is designed to be completed in a nine to twelve-month period. The student may register in the program at any time and work as rapidly as is consistent with their schedule. Each course contains five to six lessons, there are two factors that determine completion time: first how fast the student studies because the courses will move at the speed that the student completes the course. The second factor is the finance program chosen. Courses are made available at the rate that the student pays for each course.
CURRICULUM Considered a single curriculum, the Executive Protection Program consists of an intensive study of executive, dignitary, and celebrity protection. On the average it requires one to nine months to complete the program, depending on when the student enrolls in the 16-Day residency portion of the program. If the student is enrolled in the Hybrid Executive Protection program, the program will move at the rate that the student is able to invest time in their studies. The student should complete the streaming courses prior to arrival at Resident Training. An ESI Credential is awarded for the Certified Protection Specialist ™ C.P.S., upon achieving a Grade Point Average of 80% or above. The syllabus and testing are done online with interactive support from the Educational Services department. We recommend that you work at a steady pace to complete each course within time frame allowed; on average, it will require 15 to 20 hours per week to complete the course on schedule.
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Purpose of surveillance & surveillance detection Pre-planning, preparation, and briefing of surveillance Note-taking & report writing Communications Demeanor conducting surveillance
SURVEILLANCE & SURVEILLANCE DETECTION
This 5-day course from Executive Security International (ESI) is tailored for professionals with a background in close protection. It equips students with the skills and techniques necessary to protect their Principals from sophisticated threats by mastering surveillance detection and counter-surveillance strategies.In the surveillance you will first learn the skills necessary to become a surveillance specialist.
As the world of Executive Protection evolves, the need for more complete and encompassing medical training is increasing. Executive Protection Agents are often expected to respond and render aid during any emergency, traumatic, or routine. The goal of this course is to instill and develop medical skills and abilities to a level necessary in today's challenging environment. Successful completion of this course can give graduates an advantage over their peers in the Executive Protection marketplace. This course provides a significantly higher level of knowledge and training for Executive Protection professionals than is found in more basic courses such as the 16-hour NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care course. Methods taught to bridge the gap between basic and advanced care for our students, increasing their ability and confidence to provide a more complete and comprehensive level of care for their clients and teammates. Course development was a collaboration between an experienced Firefighter/Paramedic, a career Law Enforcement Officer, Tactical EMTs, Emergency and Trauma Physicians, established Executive Protection Agents, and seasoned Tactical Medicine Instructors. Together they draw upon a vast wealth of knowledge and real life experiences to share with new Executive Protection professionals and those already in the field that wish to enhance their skill set in this area.
Tactical Medical Residency for the Executive Protection Specialist
Tactical Combat & Casualty Care for PSD
Prepare. Respond. Survive. Designed for Protective Detail Specialists (PSD), Executive Protection Specialists, Law Enforcement, and Tactical Medical Personnel, this intensive 5-day course combines two-three days of academic instruction with two-three days of immersive scenario-based training. Master life-saving skills in high-threat environments through Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) principles and guidelines, MARCH protocols, Smart Triage, and Trauma Management Techniques for gunshots, blasts injuries, and motor vehicle collisions. You’ll learn to control massive hemorrhage, secure airways, manage shock, and execute tactical medical evacuations – all under pressure..
OPERATIONS
The Corporate Security & Threat Management Program (CSM) is a 21-day residency and trains Corporate Security Professionals and Executive Security Officers to manage risks in a corporate setting. The program covers best practices in various issues confronting corporate security personnel and executive protection professionals. The training program includes: monitoring, planning, and organizing responses to crises in a corporate environment, whether human or natural. The 21-day Corporate Security & Threat Management Program is divided into four blocks of instructions: Intelligence-Driven Corporate Security Assessing Crisis and Planning Response Emotional Intelligence and Communication Managing Workplace Violence
CORPORATE SECURITY & THREAT MANAGEMENT
This course allows risk mitigation professionals to develop and lead an intelligence-driven security and risk management role within a corporation or multinational organization. The course of instruction will stress functional knowledge of a business application's intelligence, risk management and decision-making domains. RISK INTELLIGENCE & THE INTELLIGENCE CYCLE Students will learn the corporate applications of the intelligence cycle, standards of practice, and code of conduct appropriate to the modern enterprise. Students will learn how to use open sources of social media, the methods, and tools available, and what are the best practices for information management, report writing, and circulation to upper management in a timely and useful format. As an intelligence-driven course, students will learn measurement principles and methods for risk management and protective operations. They will learn metrics and measurement challenges and how to identify risk priorities and communicate the results to management. INTELLIGENCE & CORPORATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES This course covers program design for protective services and common management principles. Students learn the PROTECTION MODEL for modern corporations and Adaptive vs Protocol based protective operations. Executive protective services is a special category within corporate security. The student will learn how protective services practices have evolved in modern and multinational corporations in the information age. Students will learn how to manage information gathered on Groups or Persons of interest. Students will be taught how to distinguish between routine and extemporaneous activities and how to manage close protection in both environments. Incident Management is an integral component of protective services, whether human or natural.
Intelligence-Driven Corporate Security with Chuck Randolph
This course teaches the state of practice of crisis management across corporate America and how critical information and crisis are managed and communicated within the organization. The student learns how issues of management converge with executive protection. In addition to critical executive services, the student will learn the terms of major event security planning, whether natural or human disasters, and the key roles of operations planning and responsibilities. The course covers managing critical organizational and external liaisons. CRITICAL INCIDENT TEAM MANAGEMENT Mr. Nelson is a privacy, protection, and preparedness advocate with over 35-years of security industry experience building value-added security strategies for businesses, organizations, communities, and individuals. His expertise draws on a deep and diverse background, which includes professional and volunteer experiences in public and private safety sectors, as well as years of corporate security work with various Fortune 500 companies, including Microsfot, Expedia, Ontic Corporation, and others. This course introduces the student to the basics of crisis planning and management across corporate America and provides insight into the practical steps involved in managing and responding to natural or man-made disasters. This particular module covers the strategies and tactics of navigating at all levels of crisis management, from decision-making and communications to pre-planning and resource allocation. It provides the student with practical knowledge to respond to a crisis appropriately while maintaining the integrity of their protective operations. Students are exposed to the challenges and lessons learned from previous crises using real-world examples and case studies. Using tabletop scenarios and team-focused assignments, students will understand the steps needed to properly and successfully plan for and manage various disaster situations, whether natural or man-made.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT with GREG NELSON
CORPORATE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE MANAGEMENT EDWARD J WILSON, CPS, CIPS
This course of study outlines the development and best practices of a corporate workplace violence program. With today's current environment, the course will directly address the ever increasing frequency of Active Assailant and Mass Shootings in the workplace. The module will focus on four key phases of dealing with this type of incident can have a devastating effect on a corporation and brand. Therefore, this course is increasingly important to any corporate security manager. The Program includes: Risk Assessment Threat Management Corporate Senior Leadership Support Reporting Systems Policies & Procedures Team Development Crisis & Response Program Budgeting Physical Security Awareness Information Campaigns Security/ Medical Training Programs Access Controls Emergency Response Exercises/Drills Evacuation & Lock-down Tabletop Exercises Business Continuity Recovery Considerations Employee Support Programs Body text
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is understood to an indispensable skill set in any workplace. When talking with companies seeking ESI Graduates, one of the most frequently requested skills was Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, enhances communication, problem-solving, teamwork, management, and relationships in the workplace. It has been tied to and is a better predictor of workplace success than IQ.
In this program, you will be able to develop better self-awareness and self-control, work better in a team environment, develop better self-motivation skills, better adjust to changes in the workplace, elevate the workplace environment, improve productivity and efficiency and even apply these skills in your personal interactions for a positive impact on your home life and personal interactions. Studies have shown that 90% of top performers across multiple industries have high EQ, and 08-90% of the traits that make them successful are EQ not IQ. WHY
WHY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING Helps to understand complex issues Simplifies conflict resolution Overcome life challenges Better workplace environment Better time management Productivity increase Influence team members Reduces anxiety & stress Improves relationships Better teamwork
Prerequisites for this program are: FORMER AND CURRENT MILITARY IN A COMBAT ZONE WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS. FORMER AND CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH EXPERIENCE IN AN ACTIVE SWAT OR DRUG TASK FORCE TEAM WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS. OR A GRADUATE FROM ESI'S EXECUTIVE PROTECTION PROGRAM AS A LEVEL 1 SHOOTER
The PSD Protective Operations course is focused on the basic concepts and building blocks of Protective Operations in a Combat Zone. The emphasis of training is live-action exercises and team operations. The course covers the following: Protective Operations Low Profile Protective Details in High-Risk Zones Threat Assessment Personal Security Detail Operations Protective Intelligence Protective Shooting Special Protective Issues Performance Evaluation.
The course begins with an overview of the requirements, duties, and responsibilities of a Protection Agent in High-Risk environments, including a summary of State Department Protocols for (PSD).
APPROVED FOR POST 9/11 VA BENEFITS
PSD, Protective Operations
Lessons include:
The Threat, Types, and Case Studies Principal Vulnerability Assessment The Protective Operational Plan Principal Briefing
Students learn the importance of route selection, accurate intelligence, and analysis. Emphasis is placed on methods and strategies to prevent attacks on the Principal or the Team. However, the student becomes proficient in the skills necessary to defend against organized assaults, Attacks on Principal (AOP), Cover and Evacuation and apply the AOP Drills in simulated urban ranges.
Beginning with the Principles of Protection, the course covers a wide range of activities and operational skills required on a Protection Detail. Students learn via lecture and discussion, then reinforced learning via a series of practical exercises.
This component of the training addresses the art of conducting Protective Advances for single-agent and multi-agent details. Pre-Departure Preparations, Site Surveys, Reports, and Presentations are discussed and demonstrated. Students perform Advances in a live urban environment, and learn how the entire protective mission relies on the thoroughness of the Advance, accurate intelligence, and proactive measures.
Counter-Surveillance Formations/Working the Principal Assault on Principal (AOP) Security Posts Identification Communications Control Tactics Protective Equipment
Advanced Site Surveys
Lessons Include:
ENROLL
Advanced Exercise Formations Exercise Attack on Principal (AOP) Exercise Motorcade Shooting Exercise Immediate Reaction Drills (IRD) Instructor Performance Appraisal
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This final block of instruction is a simulated terrorist assault on a convoy with pyro-techniques. Student teams are expected to respond to the assault and protect assets. The course will stress firing from a moving vehicle, target engagement, and response to convoy ambush OVERALL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Students are evaluated in each skill area taught, using a variety of techniques, including practical application exercises and examinations.
Motorcade Ambush Response CAT Team Response
These include:
The Basic Carbine & Handgun course begins with an active inventory of shooting skills necessary to qualify with a carbine and handgun. The student must be a Level 1 graduate of the ESI EP Shooting Course, recent Military or current Law Enforcement service. The skill base will achieve the following: Safety, stripping, cleaning, assembling, function check of a weapon Fundamentals of marksmanship (primary and secondary weapons) Weapon presentation drills (primary and secondary weapons) Load and unload drills (primary and secondary weapons) Administrative, tactical, and speed reload drills (primary and secondary weapons) Weapon malfunction drills Weapon transition drill and combat speed shooting Single/multiple shots and targets Target identification drills Stationary turns Shooting on the move and lateral shooting Firing positions (kneeling, prone, squatting) Barricade shooting Strong/weak hand drills Night shooting Two-man/four-man team tactics
At the end of the Basic course, there is a Staff evaluation of students’ basic gun safety and weapon handling for primary and secondary tactics. The student must pass the Staff personal evaluation to qualify to enter the Tactical course. If the student fails to pass the minimum shooting qualifications and staff evaluation, he will not be awarded a Certificate of Completion. The student will have the option of returning for remedial training or terminating the program.
Basic Carbine & Handgun
Designated Defensive Marksman supports protective operations by gathering real-time intelligence information along routes, choke points, and venue locations and provides over-watch protection of the PSD during walking formations and special events. Designated Defensive Marksman assists in the preparation of security arrangements at venue locations; provides counter-surveillance and counter- sniper support, and prevents and deters attacks on the PSD by proactively identifying and interdicting potential threats though the delivery of long-range precision rifle fire and strict application of approved use of force policy. This is a highly interactive course that uses various training sites, equipment, and live fire training activities. to replicate actual operational environments to facilitate an effective and realistic learning experience.
Principles & Fundamentals of DDM Rifle Marksmanship DDM Rifle Ballistics & Weather Compensation Calculations Equipment Setup, Rifle Sight-in & Data Book Use DDM Shooting Techniques Position Shooting & Unconventional Positions DDM Field-craft (Urban & Rural) Using Basic Ballistics & Data Gathering Up to 1500 Yards Individual Urban Movement & Route Planning Range Estimation & Distance Determination
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Designated Defensive marksman
This 5-day module will be taught by Levi Hagemann. This module will cover all aspects of Technical Security Counter Measures (TSCM). This advanced technology topic is in high demand among corporate and private clients world-wide. It will cover all aspects of countering technical surveillance including all aspects of planning and equipment that go into such specialized field and intelligence collection. This course will culminate with a practical exercise to demonstrate proficiency in the skills acquired in the classroom
FIELD INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION
This 5-day module will be taught by members of 360 Privacy (TBD). This module will cover all aspects of personal protection from a digital hardening standpoint. This advanced, “Protect the Protector” course will go in-depth to fully cover topics as wide as securing mobile devices, laptops, tablets, social media, and “smart” wearables. It will discuss complex issues such as VPN securing and the challenges that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) present to the security practitioner. The course will also include classroom instruction and practical exercises on how to conduct “digital red team” operations to assess technical vulnerabilities to self and client, as well as how to leverage technology to enhance security operations.
PROTECTIVE & EVASION DRIVING
Decisions made under duress have better outcomes when they have been made in advance; the human brain is too slow to react under stress. Our primary goal is to develop a security-driver mindset. Experiencing what losing control feels like makes you more likely to make the right decisions when the situation gets ugly. Meaning that once all the hard wiring has been set in your brain, you will be able to make decisions without thinking about the result of every choice; your mind will do it because it has done it before..
Designing a comprehensive estate security staff training curriculum requires careful planning and consideration of various aspects of security, emergency response, communication, and professionalism. Course Topics Include: Introduction to Estate Security: Risk Assessment and Planning Physical Security Measures Access Control and Visitor Management; Emergency Response and Crisis Management; Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution; Patrolling and Surveillance Techniques; Report Writing and Documentation; Ethics and Professionalism in Security; Continual Training and Professional Development; Collaboration with Local Authorities; Practical Simulations and Scenario-Based Training.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Course Highlights: Operating in the world of Celebrity & VIP Protection Protecting the Principal (Individual & Team) Transportation movements & Logistics Working the red carpet & major events Dealing with fans, paparazzi & stalkers Successfully working with Celebrities who tour How to identify the stalker/psychopath/obsessed individual
Icon Global Inc. is proud to present a three-day course of practical theory and hands-on training in VIP protection. This course will offer excellent instruction on the professional side of close protection. The course is taught by industry veteran Elijah Shaw, and founder of ESI, Bob Duggan. The course will offer real-world problems, scenarios, and solutions.l
Celebrity Protection & Behavioral Intelligence
While touching on many areas of Personal Protection, this training module is speifically developed for working with clients in the entertainment industry, which offers its own unique challenges to the Protection Agent.
This advanced executive protection course is designed for seasoned professionals safeguarding high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and prominent family offices. The program delivers intensive, scenario-driven training focused on discreet protective operations in complex urban, corporate, and private estate environments. Participants will refine their skills in threat assessment, behavioral analysis, low-visibility movement, advanced surveillance detection, emergency medical response, and logistical planning for domestic and international travel. Emphasizing confidentiality, adaptability, and operational precision, this course prepares protectors to manage dynamic risk profiles while ensuring continuity of lifestyle and business operations at the highest level of discretion..
Elijah Shaw serves as the President of ICON, a full-service agency specializing in Executive and VIP Protection. Under his leadership, ICON has established itself as a premier provider of personal security services for high-profile individuals and organizations
Pablo Ortiz-Monasterio is a seasoned security and executive protection specialist with over 20 years of expertise in crisis management and risk mitigation. As the co-founder of AS3 Driver Training and the EP Summit, he has been instrumental in setting global professional standards for driver and security education. t
Faculty
Patrick Devine is a seasoned security and medical professional with over 20 years of experience in the security industry and more than 40 years in the EMS field. As a former paramedic with the Los Angeles City Fire Department, Patrick served during some of the city’s most volatile and challenging times, including intense gang wars, major earthquakes, floods, fires, and the Los Angeles riots..
Mark Robbins brings 25 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including 15 years as a Law Enforcement Tactical Medic. Over nearly two and a half decades, Mark has created and designed time-tested and proven Tactical Medical Response programs, setting a high standard for effectiveness and reliability in high-pressure situations. His dedication to bridging tactical and medical disciplines has made him a trusted leader and innovator in emergency response and tactical medicine.
Aaron Mauldin is one of the leading voices for modernizing and developing the executive protection industry, with over 20 years of international experience in close protection, high-threat program management, procurement, international high-value asset movements, and training operations. Aaron’s exceptional list of clients includes Fortune 500 corporations, A-List celebrities, ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals, and even the intercontinental transport of equestrian horses. During the past 15 years Aaron has created and implemented over 700 private-sector training programs worldwide.
KP and BO bring years of proven field experience from their service in Army Special Operations. As SOF-trained snipers, they’ve dedicated their careers to both operational missions and training fellow special operations forces and allied partners. Their work has taken them across the Middle East, South America, Africa, and throughout Southeast and Central Asia, where they’ve delivered critical training in real-world environments. Today, they continue to adapt and apply their expertise to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex global landscape.
Greg Nelson is a dedicated advocate for privacy, protection, and preparedness, bringing over 25 years of experience in the security industry. He specializes in developing value-added security strategies tailored to the needs of businesses, organizations, communities, and individuals. His expertise is built on a diverse background that spans professional and volunteer roles in both public and private safety sectors, as well as extensive corporate security experience with multiple Fortune 500 companies. comprehensive approach to security ensures innovative, effective solutions that align with his clients’ goals and priorities..
Filippo Marino is the Founder and Managing Partner of Tegumen, a risk mitigation advisory firm specializing in intelligence-driven strategies for brand, operations, and personnel protection. Throughout his career, Filippo has excelled in developing, leading, and optimizing security, intelligence, and risk management operations, serving as both an adviser and a functional leader. In his most recent corporate role, Filippo established and managedMcDonald’s Global Risk Intelligence & Executive Protection programs.
Body tExecutive Security International, Ltd. 2777 Crossroads Blvd Unit #7 Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 Education Catalog Vol. 43 Effective January 1, 2023 Revised on January 1, 2023 Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board ** Military Veterans receive the earliest Priority Date based on their official course registration and class availability. ACADEMIC STANDARDS ESI CERTIFICATES AND CREDENTIALS Executive Security International offers several Certificate and Credential Programs for security training. The student can select either a full-time resident classroom instruction format or the combined Online Streaming Education/16-Day Resident Training version. This permits students to enter into an independent study of correspondent courses that are completed online. From there, they attend 16-Day Resident Training in Executive Protection. The Residency Program is a classroom-practical training that is made up of four Modules. Including 28-Day Executive Protection, 21-Day PSD Protective Operations, 21-Day Corporate Crisis Management, and 21-Day Designated Defensive Marksmanship. The Modules can be taken sequentially or separately. ESI offers graduates of all State of Colorado Department of Private Occupational Schools approved programs a Certificate of Completion for completing either format of the Residency Modules or one of the combined Online Education/Resident Training programs. The ESI Identification Credential is not required by the State of Colorado Department of Private Occupational Schools. However, it is well-known and respected in the security industry as the standard for academic and practical security training in high-risk, executive protection, protective intelligence, and Corporate Security. STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS GRADE POINT AVERAGE GPA in Residency Program is derived by accumulative scores of open book lesson tests, special written team and individual assignments, and practical skills testing from each course and averaged for a grade in the Module. The GPA of the three Modules is averaged to attain the Certified Security Specialist Credential. The GPA for the combined online education and resident training is derived by combining online education (value 40%) and Resident Training (value 60%). If a student scores under 80% in any Resident Training class, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. Instructors grade students on performance and adherence to ESI standards of safety and conduct. Each student is given an evaluation of their test scores at the completion of the program. In return, students are asked to evaluate instructors and classes. GRADING SYSTEM All Residency Program courses are graded by an open book lesson/test method for each course within a Module of the program. Special written Team and Individual assignments are required in some courses. Students need only to pass each course within a Module with a Pass or Fail Grade, with failure calculated at 70% or less. Each course undertaken within each Module will be included in computing GPAs. A GPA minimum of 71% is required at the end of each Module to enter the second and third Modules. If the student scores 70% or less in any course, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. If the student drops below 60% in the program’s first half, he or she is terminated from the training. If the student achieves a cumulative GPA of 80% or better in each Module, the student is awarded an ESI Credential. A GPA of 90% is awarded an ESI Credential “With Honors.” Online Testing The student completes the online test and receives a grade on the test immediately upon submission. Certificate of Completion students need only to pass the single lesson in each course with a Passing Grade. The ESI Certificate of Completion is awarded after completing both online education and resident training. Every student is required to maintain a minimum composite online education grade score of 60% to qualify for a passing grade. If the student scores under 70% in any course, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. If the student drops below 60% in the program’s first half, he or she is terminated from the training. The Identification Credential contains 54 Lessons in the Program, and several courses require special assignments to be completed as part of the testing score. For students who pursue extra credit, an ESI transcript of their grade point average is mailed to the student upon completion of all lessons, tests, and special assignments. Resident Training Instructors administer either a written or practical test at the end of shooting, medical, protective detail operations, and stalking problem classes. Each student who scores a composite of 80% or better in the practical examinations and who satisfactorily completes the Residency Program or the online education and resident training will be given an ESI Identification Credential as a qualified PSD PROTECTIVE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, SECURITY SPECIALIST, PROTECTION SPECIALIST, or CORPORATE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All Students must be 18 years old or older, have a HighSchool Diploma or GED, and have no felony convictions. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All Residency Program courses are a Pass or Fail Grade, with failure calculated at 70% or less. A GPA minimum of 71% is required in order to graduate. If the student scores 70% or less in any course, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. If the student drops below 60% in the program’s first half, he or she is terminated from the training. If the student achieves a cumulative GPA of 80% or better in each Module, the student is awarded an ESI Credential. A GPA of 90% is awarded an ESI Credential “With Honors.” Online Streaming students must complete 9 online courses and 16 days of resident training with an overall average of 71% or better in order to graduate. If the student scores 70% or less in any course, a re-examination can be scheduled for a later date. If the student drops below 60% in the program’s first half, he or she is terminated from the training. If the student achieves a cumulative GPA of 80% or better in each Module, the student is awarded an ESI Credential. A GPA of 90% is awarded an ESI Credential “With Honors.” GRADING Certificate of Completion students are graded in online education courses with open book Pass or Fail grades. Resident Training contains a number of Skill-Based Tests. Students who pursue the Identification Credential are graded by calculating Grade Point Averages of both 54 and 108 Lessons of online education and resident training. The grade for each course is found by counting the average of the lesson examination grades. Letter grades are converted to percentage points for the purpose of computing the grade point average for each semester. Grades are as follows Numerical Grade, Letter Grade, Quality Rating, Point Equivalent 90-100, A, Excellent, 4.0 80-89, B, Good, 3.0 70-79, C, Average, 2.0 60-69, D, Passing, 1.0 Below 60, F, Failure, 0 Students who officially withdraw from a course are given a grade of I (Incomplete). STUDENT HONORS Students who maintain a Cumulative grade point average of 3.5 (90%) or better and complete all other requirements for graduation receive their Credentials with honors. CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING The school may request that the applicant takes a proficiency test in a course the student desires to be given credit for, and the minimum passing score is 77% or better. A lower score means that the student does not receive academic credit for the course. Granting credit for academic or work experience does not impact the stated Refund Policy. ESI is approved by the Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training (COVET) for Veterans Education and Training Benefits. SPECIAL CREDIT FOR MILITARY VETERANS: Credit for Previous Education and Training Acceptance Policy. Executive Security International, Ltd. (ESI) evaluates previous education and training, and when applicable, credit is given. ALL transcripts MUST be submitted for review. CONTINUING EDUCATION ESI’s Online Education courses are approved and regulated by the State of Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools Board. RECORDS AND TRANSFER OF CREDIT Permanent records of grades and scores are maintained on school premises, and copies are available for a nominal fee. Credit given by other post-secondary institutions for training completed at Executive Security International is at the discretion of each institution, which has the privilege of extending or withholding transfer credit based on their educational standards and curriculum. The school does not guarantee the transfer of its credits to any other institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution. ONLINE EDUCATION-RESIDENT TRAINING The nine online education courses in the Executive Protection Program must be completed in nine months or eighteen months for the Security Specialist Program, after which time the student is not entitled to a refund. All Residency Programs are conducted entirely in classroom settings at ESI’s training facility in a 28/16-Day format. Whether the student completes a Core Program in combined online education and resident training or full-time Residency, the Certificates and Credentials are equivalent. Further, the applicant understands that tuition does not cover additional required books, food, lodging, or gun rental during Resident Training or transportation to the training sites. Residency classroom instruction requires attendance of 96% or 26 days of the 28-Day Executive Protection, PSD Protective Operations, and Corporate Crisis Management. Non-completion of online education courses for thirty days without official Withdrawal determines the point at which the student ceases to make satisfactory progress and is placed on academic probation for twelve months. If no further progress is made, the student is terminated from the program. A terminated or canceled student is eligible for a Tuition Refund stated below or re-enrollment with full credit for tuition paid and academic grade. GENERAL INFORMATION All information regarding Admissions, Withdrawal, Termination, and Refund Policy is identical to ESI’s Certificate Programs. ACCREDITATION AND AUTHORIZATION Executive Security International, Ltd. (ESI) is a state-approved academy for approved Certificate Programs of combined Resident Training and Distance Education by correspondence as well as full-time Residency study. ESI is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board. RE-ENROLLMENT Students who cancel or terminate a Certificate Program may re-enroll with full credit for tuition paid towards their chosen program and for academic courses completed for a period of five years. After six years, ESI is not obligated to preserve records and may not be able to validate claims of tuition paid and lessons completed. In such cases, the administration will make a good-faith effort to reconstitute records but cannot guarantee success. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT ESI reserves the right to terminate a student’s enrollment in an online education program for any of the following reasons: Falsifying information. Failure to complete the program. Failing the final examination. Failure to maintain minimum academic progress. Cheating. RESIDENCY PROGRAM SUSPENSION, TERMINATION, AND INCOMPLETE GRADES The Residency Program requires attendance every day of classroom instruction. A student is suspended from the program after three days of absence from classroom instruction during any Module. The student may officially Withdraw from a Module course with an Incomplete grade for twelve months before the Incomplete is converted into Zero Credit for the course. Zero (0) Grade is averaged with completed courses in order to calculate GPA for a Module. STUDENT PEER REVIEW CODE OF CONDUCT The Peer Review Code of Conduct was developed by students and the administration. In 2011, this committee resolved that the award of a Certificate of Completion and the ESI Credential is conditional based on completion of the program and tests performance, as well as observation of the following Code of Conduct: Computers are required tools at ESI, and their use in class is for the purpose of class-related research and the following of lecture notes. Personal use of Facebook and other unrelated Internet browsing is grounds for dismissal from the class. Personal Texting during class is prohibited. Time for texting is provided during breaks. Daily attendance in all sessions is required. Failure to have a legitimate excuse can result in disciplinary action, including termination from the program. Repeated tardiness to class is subject to disciplinary action. All students are required to participate fully in team activities. With the approval of the Administration, teams have the authority to fire or dismiss a delinquent member from their team. This action could deny the student eligibility for the ESI Credential. Cheating, copying, or plagiarizing another teammate’s work can drastically reduce grades for both parties. Being disrespectful towards staff or students constitutes grounds for expulsion. Disruptive behavior is prohibited and grounds for disciplinary action, including expulsion. ESI has a “Dress Code,” and students are expected to wear the uniform as directed. Students are required to follow directives given by staff and instructors. Any behavior that embarrasses ESI constitutes grounds for expulsion from the school. Carrying a concealed firearm is strictly prohibited and is grounds for termination. All weapons must be checked into the school for safe storage. Students are expected to maintain room cleanliness. Falsification of information can result in termination from the school. Students are required to abide by ESI’s policy with regard to alcohol and drug abuse. Violation of school policy is grounds for termination. Smoking is permitted outside conference rooms on breaks only. Students are responsible for hotel expenses and damages. Certificates and Credentials can be withheld until these expenses are paid. Students are responsible for loss or damage to equipment and vehicles. Drivers of ESI vehicles are responsible for traffic or parking tickets. PLACEMENT Executive Security International, Ltd. does not guarantee placement ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES Fill out the ESI ENROLLMENT FORM. Submit a copy of your high school diploma or equivalence (GED). Students under the age of 18 are required to have release forms signed by a parent or guardian. Students must be 18 years of age to attend Resident Training. Prior to the attendance of Resident Training for Executive Protection or PSD Protective Security Detail, the applicant must submit a letter from his or her local police agency indicating a no felony conviction record, or the applicant submit a copy of a current Conceal Carry Permit, Private Detective License from the state of residence, or current Military Identification Card. An appropriate deposit fee should accompany the enrollment application. TUITION The Tuition is set forth in the Enrollment Form. ESI may alter the price of programs at our discretion. The online and resident training Certificate program is divided into two phases; the student is encouraged to complete the academic phase before the next phase is begun. Due to class scheduling, this may not be possible. The school will allow students to attend Resident Training and complete online education afterward. The student may cancel his/her enrollment at any point within the program, within any phase of the training, by notifying in writing the ESI National Office in Grand Junction, Colorado, of their decision to cancel. ESI offers two types of financing: Private Financing by SALLIE MAE, a company that is federally supported and deals directly with the student. We act only as a referral source. ESI also offers a no-interest financing arrangement for payment of online education courses as a last resort. However, this form of financing requires that courses are shipped to the students at the rate of payment. If the student desires to move at an accelerated pace by receiving all nine courses at once, the student must either seek private financing or pay cash in full. REQUIRED TRAINING AND TRAINING LOCATION Training is conducted at 2790 Crossroads Blvd. Grand Junction, Co 81506. A laptop computer is required for all courses. Firearms are required for Executive Protection, PSD, and Designated Defensive Marksmanship course. If a student does not have their own firearm, one can be rented from the school at an additional cost. Shooting portions of the program are conducted at the William Jarvis Shooting Range, 3287 Reeder Mesa Rd. Whitewater, Co 81527. REFUND POLICY FOR VETERANS ENROLLED IN RESIDENCY COURSES Veterans who are eligible to pay for the tuition from VA Educational Benefit plans are protected by this Refund Agreement until the student has completed 100% of the training program. A non-refundable security deposit is required upon enrollment into one of the residency programs. The deposit is returned to the Veteran within 90 days after graduation from the final program that the student is enrolled into, the school receives payment from the VA for all certified tuition, and the student has a zero balance with the school. If the Veteran decides not to attend any course that they have enrolled in, the non-refundable surety deposit will be retained by the school. This deposit can be used toward a future class for the time period of 1 year, after which time a new deposit will be required. In the case of students after the commencement of classes, the school will retain a percentage of tuition and fees, which is based on the percentage of contact hours attended, as described in the table below. The refund is based on the first date of recorded attendance. REFUND TABLE FOR VETERAN STUDENTS Student entitled refund upon withdrawal/termination: 10% of the program completed, 90% refunded 20% of the program completed, 80% refunded 30% of the program completed, 70% refunded 40% of the program completed, 60% refunded 50% of the program completed, 50% refunded 60% of the program completed, 40% refunded 70% of the program completed, 30% refunded 80& of the program completed, 20% refunded 90% of the program completed, 10% refunded 100% of the program completed, 0% refunded The student may cancel this contract at any time prior to the close of the third business day after signing the enrollment agreement. The official date of termination for refund purposes is the last date of recorded attendance. All refunds are made within 30 days from the date of termination. The student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid if the school discontinues a course or program within a period of time a student could have reasonably completed it, except that this provision shall not apply in the event the school ceases operation. Complaints, which cannot be resolved by direct negotiation between the student and the school, may be filed with the Division of Private Occupational Schools. The Division shall not consider any claim that is filed more than two years after the date the student discontinues his/her training at the school. REFUND POLICY – FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COMBINED ONLINE EDUCATION AND RESIDENT TRAINING PROGRAM When the student attends Resident Training, ESI’s Tuition Payment Policy is not to execute a charge to the student until he or she has completed 11 days of training. Whether the student pays by Credit Card or Cash, ESI does not charge the card or deposit currency until the student has completed 75% of the course. In the event that the student decides to cancel prior to completion, Refund Policy will apply according to the percentage of the course completed, but the refund is paid immediately. For the mandatory resident portion of the course, the following applies as a minimum policy: After the student attends the first resident class session, if the student requests cancellation in writing or is terminated, the school shall be entitled to a tuition charge which shall not exceed the following: Up to and including completion of the first 10 percent of the resident training in terms of days, 10 percent of the tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. After completing more than 10 percent of the resident training and up to and including completion of 25 percent of the resident training in terms of days, 25 percent of the tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. After completing more than 25 percent of the resident training and up to and including completion of 50 percent of the resident training in terms of days, 50 percent of the tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. If a student should cancel after completion of 50% to 75% of the training in terms of days, the student is responsible for 75% of the contract price for resident school tuition. Cancellation charges will not be levied on the student. If a student should cancel after completion of 75% or more of the training in terms of days, the student is responsible for the total contract price and all other fees charged. No refund will be due after the completion of 75% of the course. Refunds due will be paid within 30 days of termination. Termination from the program requires that the student notify the school in writing of his or her intention to discontinue the program. Tuition Protection Agreement This limits the student’s obligation to only a fraction of the tuition until the student has actually finished at least 75% of the training program. Food and Housing is a separate cost considerations. ESI reserves the right to make changes in the training program when necessary. However, these changes will never involve any added tuition cost to the student for the length of the contract. Postponement of a starting date for Resident Training, whether at the request of the school or the student, requires a written agreement signed by the student and the school. The agreement must set forth: a) Whether the postponement is for the convenience of the school or the student, and: b) a deadline for the new start date, beyond which the start date is not postponed. If the course is not commenced, or the student fails to attend by the new start date set forth in the agreement, the student is entitled to an appropriate refund of prepaid tuition and fees within 30 days of the deadline of the new start date set forth in the agreement, determined in accordance with the school’s refund policy and all applicable laws and rules concerning the Private Occupational Act of 1981. To protect the integrity of our program, ESI reserves the right to discontinue a student’s security training if that student fails to maintain ESI’s standards of conduct or achievement level. In such a case, refunds will be made according to the Tuition Protection Agreement. REFUND POLICY – ONLINE EDUCATION SECTION Enrollment can be canceled by an applicant student within five (5) calendar days after midnight of the day on which the enrollment agreement is signed. An applicant student requesting cancellation in whatever manner within this time must be given a refund of all money paid to the school or its representatives. From five (5) calendar days after midnight of the day on which the enrollment agreement is signed and until the time the student request cancellation up to 30 days from the date of course access, the student shall be given a refund of all money paid to ESI, less a registration fee of $100. If the student is not accepted by the school, a full refund is paid. If ESI fails to provide the educational service subscribed to by the student, a full refund is paid within 30 days of termination of the course discontinuation. Credit for previous training or work experience will not alter the refund policy. The refund policy will apply to academic equivalency credit, which depends upon the percentage of courses received and paid for by the student. After the student is enrolled and until he or she has received 75% of the online education program, the school follows a refund policy based on the percentage of courses received by the student. The student has 30 days from the date access was given to reject the course in writing and thereby cancel the program. The student has 30 days to complete each course which consists of one lesson for Certificate Programs. After nine months, no refunds are due. If the student requests cancellation, the school is entitled to a charge, which shall not exceed the following: Up to and including receipt of the first 10 percent of the program, 10 percent of the tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. After receipt of more than 10 percent of the program and up to and including receipt of 25 percent of the program, 25 percent of the tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. After receipt of more than 25 percent of the program and up to and including receipt of 50 percent of the program, 50 percent of the tuition, plus a cancellation charge of $100. After receipt of more than 50 percent of the program and up to and including receipt of 75 percent of the program, 75 percent of the tuition. No cancellation charge will be levied on the student after he or she has received 75% of the course. A student who has received 75 percent of his program shall not be entitled to any refund and shall be obligated for the full price of the online education portion of the program. This Tuition Protection Agreement limits your obligation to only a fraction of the tuition until you have actually received at least 75% of the program. ESI reserves the right to make changes in the training program when necessary. However, these changes never involve any added tuition cost to the student for the length of the contract. The student’s contract price is guaranteed for one year from the date of your signature on the Enrollment Agreement. To protect the integrity of our program, ESI reserves the right to discontinue the student’s training if the student fails to maintain ESI’s standards of conduct or achievement. In such a case, refunds will be made according to the Tuition Protection Agreement. Students may file complaints online directly with the Division http://www.highered.colorado.gov/dposThere is a two-year limitation from the date the student discontinues his/her training at the school on filing a complaint with the Division. ext Body text Body text Body text Body text Body text Body text Body text Body text
