# CJ380 Private Security

College of Business and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Department

**Course Description:** This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of private security, examining its historical development, current practices, and the evolving role it plays in modern society. Students will explore the distinctions between private security and law enforcement, delve into the various industries within the private security sector, and understand the technologies that enhance security measures. Additionally, the course will cover the evaluation of critical infrastructure and strategies for crisis planning and prevention.

**Credit Hours:** 3.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [CJ110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CJ110 "View CJ110")

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

- [Criminal Justice (BS) | Crime and Intelligence Analysis Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/crime-and-intelligence-analysis-bachelor)
- [Criminal Justice (BS) | Criminal Justice Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/criminal-justice-degree)
- [Criminal Justice (BS) | Digital Forensics Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/digital-forensics-bachelor-degree)
- [Criminal Justice (BS) | Homeland Security Concentration](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/homeland-security-bachelor-degree)

Learn more about the [programs available at ECPI University](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs).