Objectives

At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss legal concerns In providing safe and secure accommodations for guests
2. Identify preliminary considerations in setting up a security program,
including the importance of law enforcement liaison and security training.
3. Identify and explain the functions of a wide variety of security equipment,
including physical security systems, surveillance systems,
communication systems, alarm systems, and guestroom security
equipment such as locks.
4. Identify and explain the purposes of security procedures that deal with
guest protection and internal control. Procedures are discussed
generally and on a department-by-department basis, with special
attention given to the accounting department and the protection of funds.
5. Discuss the elements of and need for computer security.
6. Cite the special security concerns involved in report writing and record
keeping; media relations; the presence of special guests or events; and
maintaining swimming pools, health clubs, and jogging trails.
7. Contribute to the development of an emergency management program
that deals with bombs and bomb threats, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes,
floods, earthquakes, blackouts, robberies, medical emergencies, and terrorism.
8. Discuss the elements of a safety program.
9. Identify many Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations that
contain information important to lodging property managers and personnel.