one week ADVANCED SHIP SECURITY COURSE

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ADVANCED CRUISE SHIP SECURITY COURSE: CRIME PREVENTION, DETECTION, EVIDENCE PRESERVATION AND REPORTING: CRUISE LINE SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT OF 2010 VINCENT J. McNALLY, MPS, CEAP [email protected] 813 802 8086

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one week ADVANCED Ship Security Course

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  • 1. ADVANCED CRUISE SHIP SECURITY COURSE:CRIME PREVENTION, DETECTION, EVIDENCE PRESERVATION AND REPORTING:CRUISE LINE SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT OF 2010VINCENT J. McNALLY, MPS, [email protected] 802 8086

2. OVERVIEWOverview: This 5 day course is a reality based seminar with exercises which exceedsthe requirements of CVSSA, and is intended to provide knowledge required forsecurity personnel assigned to passenger vessels.This course has been received by the designated US Government certifying agency(MARAD) and is awaiting final approval.This course was developed by Vincent McNally who has six years experience as aship Security Officer for a major cruise line, police instructor in Baghdad, Iraq, over30 years as an FBI Agent, Supervisor and Unit Chief as well as developing masterdegree university courses .Contact: [email protected] 3. SCOPEThis course is intended to provide the knowledge required for personnel who are assignedpassenger vessel security responsibilities to perform their duties as mandated in theCruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 (CVSSA) , Pub. L. No. 111-207 (July 27, 2010)(codified at 46 U.S.C. Sections 3507, 3508). (As MARAD, per e-mail and conversation on8/29/2012, advised the instructor Vince McNallly on August 29, 2012 that they have notdeveloped the certification standards to certify a CVSSA course and when they do they willlook at my course. In the meantime it is permissible to teach the course. Also, MARAD isthe only correct certification entity for CVSSA. (Guidelines for Maritime Security TrainingCourse Providers: I. BACKGROUND: Section 109 of the Maritime Transportation Security Actof 2002 (MTSA) (P.L. 107-295) charged the Secretary of Transportation with developingstandards and curriculum to allow for the training and certification of maritime securityprofessionals. The Secretary of Transportation delegated the MTSA mandate to theMaritime Administration (MARAD) and the United States Merchant Marine Academy,which developed the required standards and curriculum and prepared a report toCongress.) 4. Cruise ships are cities within themselves withelaborate security measures to protect employeesand guests. Add into the equation a rogue wave,an accident, a serious altercation, a fire, a swineflu epidemic or even piracy now we have aserious problem. COPYRIGHT 2012 TRAUMAREDUCTION INC. 5. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WRONGACTION IS TAKEN TO A MINOR INCIDENT Media=badpublicity Loss of revenue Shutdown WHAT HAPPENSON A CRUISE SHIPAFFECTS THEENTIRE SHIPPINGINDUSTRY. 6. POSSIBLE CIRCUMSTANCES Sexual assaults45%=2000-2005 Physical assaults 22% Robbery Pirates Hijacking Suicide Bomber Terrorists (1/30years)Achilles Lauro,Mediterranean 7. CRUISE SHIP SECURITY & SAFETY ACT OF 2010 On July 27, 2010 President Obama signedinto law the Cruise Vessel Security andSafety Act of 2010. The new law aims toimprove the safety and security ofAmerican citizens sailing as passengers toand from the United States on large cruisevessels. The law requires large cruisevessels carrying American citizens toadopt basic reporting, safety, and securitymeasures SIMILIAR to those Americantourists have come to expect in the hotelindustry in the United States.COPYRIGHT 2012 TRAUMAREDUCTION INC. 8. 12,000,000 passengers vacation on Cruise vessels PER YEARCRUISE VESSEL SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT OF 2010 REQUIRES CRUISE VESSELS TO ADOPT: SECURITY PEEPHOLES SECURITY CAMERAS TIME SENSITIVE LOCKS AND LATCHES 42 INCH HIGH GUARD RAILS SAFETY GUIDE TO EACH PASSENGER REPORT TO THE FBI ALL SERIOUS CRIME AND THEFTS OVER $1000 SERIOUS CRIMES AND WITH THEFTS AVOVE $10,000 TO BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE FBI IF AMERICAN NATIONAL FBI POST STASTISTICAL INFO RE CRIMES ONTO THE INTERNET ENHANCED MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND TO PROVIDE INFO AND ACCESS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COUNSEL CONFIDENTIALITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS COPYRIGHT 2012 TRAUMAREDUCTION INC. 9. FBI JurisdictionCruise Ship Safety and Security The FBI has jurisdiction over a crime committed on a ship that has U.S. citizens on aboard, regardless of flag and the nationality of the perpetrator or victim. If the crime occurs within the territorial waters or 12 miles of the U.S. coast, then it is under the FBIs jurisdiction. If the perpetrator or victim is a U.S. national on a ship that departed from a U.S. port, then the FBI has jurisdiction over the crime. The FBI has jurisdiction over any acts of terrorism against the U.S. If the crime occurs outside of U.S. territorial waters, international laws or laws of sovereign nations will apply. The FBI legal attaches assist local authorities in evidence collection and other duties.COPYRIGHT 2012 TRAUMAREDUCTION INC. 10. Cruise Ship Safety and Security The Coast Guard inspects each cruise ships safetyand compliance to regulations. It covers lifesaving equipment, hull structure,watertight integrity, firefighting and safetynavigation of the ship to name a few. If the ship passes cruise safety inspection, it isissued a validation certificate. This certificate isdisplayed for passengers to view. Twice a year,the Coast Guard administers a vessel complianceprogram of all international and U.S. standardsincluding environmental protection, cruise shipsafety and security.COPYRIGHT 2012 TRAUMAREDUCTION INC. 11. ObjectiveThose who successfully complete this course should be able todemonstrate knowledge, understanding and proficiency in crimeprevention and detection, evidence preservation and reporting of criminalactivities in the international maritime environment as defined in CVSSASection 3508. This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to:1. ability to identify protective measures for preventing and detectingcriminal activity;2. familiarity with emergency procedures and contingency plans;3. recognition of security and safety risks, threats, and vulnerabilities;4. techniques used to circumvent security measures;5. recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics andbehavioral patterns of persons who are likely to pose security and safetythreats;6. understanding of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcementofficials, vessel security officers and medical staff;7. ability to secure and maintain a crime scene until released by lawenforcement officials and;8. understanding of reporting requirements and the ability todocument serious crimes. 12. COURSE SYLLABUSINTRODUCTIONLEVEL 1 SECURITY TRAININGACTIVE LISTENING TOOLSINTERVIEW AND INTERROGATIONEVIDENCE AND CRIME SCENESEXUAL ASSAULTDEATH INVESTIGATIONREPORT WRITING AND CASEMANAGEMENTFIRST RESPONDER CRISIS NEGOTIATION COPYRIGHT 2012 TRAUMAREDUCTION INC. 13. PRACTICAL EXERCISE SCENERIO:NEGOTIATOR TALKING TO HOSTAGE TAKERcopyright 2012: traumareduction inc. 14. Entry StandardsThose attending this course are mariners or otherpersons who are employed (or are to beemployed) by a passenger vessel owner oroperator and who are likely to be designated aspart of the vessels security team. If not designatedas Vessel Security Officer, those who take thiscourse should have knowledge of vessel operationsand maritime security matters. Verification thatthese conditions are met will be done prior toaccepting candidates for training. 15. Contact: [email protected]