Dignitary Protection Group, LLC, a leader in personal protection and training, is conducting a 3-day (24 hour) certification course in Dignitary/V.I.P. Protection for Law Enforcement (Course # LE-100). The course covers the fundamental skills and procedures necessary to provide personal protection to dignitaries, officials, executives, witnesses and others in need of protective security. And with a major election cycle about to start up, this training is a must.
The program, now approved by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board for annual training credits, has been expanded to provide even more hands-on experience, is restricted to law enforcement and military personnel. It is designed to prepare individuals newly assigned to protective security details to carry out their duties, but is also appropriate for experienced protection providers looking for a refresher.
Course Overview
Course Schedule
April 11-13, 2012
Beware…this is not a vacation! Each day will start promptly at 8:30 A.M. Expect a very long day on Day 2 (Field Training Exercises).
Course Fees & Registration
Fee: $750.00 (USD) per person *
(Multiple student discounts available)
You can securely register using your checking account, debit or credit card by clicking the PayPal link below or you can send your personal/agency check to:
Dignitary Protection Group, LLC
Training Division
PO Box 9663
Terre Haute, IN 47808
* Does not include hotel costs or meals
Location & Hotel Information
The course will be held at the newly remodeled Jameson Inn on Indianapolis’ west side. It is conveniently located just 12 miles north of the Indianapolis International Airport. This hotel has great amenities including free continental breakfast, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, WiFi internet access, fitness center, swimming pool, satellite television, airport shuttle and much more.
Guest rooms are available at a very special rate of $69.99 per night. Please mention the “Dignitary Protection Seminar” when making your reservation. This special room rate is only available through Sunday, March 11, 2012. After that date, the rate increases substantially and the block of rooms reserved for students will be released for general sale.
For reservations contact:
Jameson Inn – West
Ms. Jill Fields
3850 Eagle Valley Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 299-6165
Click here for the hotel’s website
For those flying in for the program, low cost airfare into Indianapolis can usually be found on AirTran or Southwest airlines.
Certifications
Students who successfully complete the course and score 80% or better throughout the course will earn our proprietary Certified Protective Security Specialist (CPSS) designation. In addition, Indiana law enforcement officers will earn 24 hours of credit toward their annual recertification requirements.
Instructional Materials
Each student will receive a student manual, along with several handouts and forms useful in providing protective security.
Instructors
The course will be taught by DPG staff members. All instructors have years of real-world protection experience in both the public and private sectors. Our instructors have protected business executives, dignitaries, politicians, witnesses, celebrities, athletes, and high net worth individuals and families.
Added Bonus
As an added bonus, those earning the CPSS designation will receive free membership in the Dignitary Protection Group Alumni Association. Membership in this elite group will entitle you to unique networking opportunities and access to our members only web forum.
Refund Policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to a scheduled course start date will provide the student/agency with a 100% refund. Any cancellation within 30 days prior to a scheduled course start date will result in a 50% refund. No refunds are issued for students failing to show up at a course, or leaving once a course commences.
We understand that emergency circumstances do arise, in which case the tuition(s) may be transferred to another course, at DPG’s discretion, if proper notification is made. In some circumstances, verification of the cancellation may be required. In the unforeseen circumstance that DPG must cancel a course, paid registrants will be given the option of a full and immediate refund or a transfer of their paid registration fees to be applied to any other DPG courses(s).
Dignitary Protection Group, LLC reserves the right to deny entry to, or participation in, training programs for any reason.