MN Pre-assignment for Protective Agent

COURSE | Published Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025 11:44 | 0
Instructor Anthony Rootes Anthony Rootes

Approximate Length: 12 hours

This online Minnesota Protective Agent Pre-assignment training course (PPA 160) has been approved by the MN Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services and therefore meets the mandated pre-assignment training for protective agents/security officers as delineated in Minnesota state statute and administrative rules.

This online course covers all requisite topics for security officer or protective agent pre-assignment training, and is broken down into the following primary modules: Minnesota Private Detective and Protective Agent Statute and Administrative Rules, Security Overview, Legal Authority and Liability Issues, Communications, Ethics, and Incident Assessment and Emergency Response. Underneath each module are both educational lessons and knowledge checks. The knowledge checks or quizzes must be passed with a minimum score of 80%. 


AVAILABLE SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
MN Pre-assignment - single License 3 month $ 80
MN Pre-assignment - 5 Licenses 6 month $ 400
MN Pre-assignment - 10 Licenses 12 month $ 720
MN Pre-assignment - 15 Licenses 18 month $ 1040
MN Pre-assignment - 20 Licenses 24 month $ 1360
Course Information
Creator
Anthony Rootes

Type
Paid

Published Date
2025-09-25 11:44:34

Certificate Term
Complete all lessons
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Introduction and Course Objectives
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Protective Agent Statutes and Administrative Rules
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Protective Agent Statutes and Administrative Rules Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 1 - Historical and General Overview
quiz
Security Overview Part 1 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 2 - Industry Terms
quiz
Security Overview Part 2 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 3 - Duties, Functions, and Roles
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Security Overview Part 3 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 4 - Public Policing and Private Security
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Security Overview 5 - Observe & Report / Proactive Security Paradigm
quiz
Security Overview Part 5 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 6 - Security Systems and Tools 1
quiz
Security Overview Part 6 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 7 - Security Systems and Tools 2 - CCTV
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Security Overview Part 7 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 8 - Security Systems and Tools 3 - General Alarms and Fire Alarms
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Security Overview Part 8 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 9 - Security Systems and Tools 4 - Telephone and Radio Systems
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Security Overview Part 9 Knowledge Check
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Security Overview Part 10 - Opening/Closing and Security Escorts
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Security Overview Part 10 Knowledge Check
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Legal Authority & Liability Issues 2 - Post Orders and Common Legal Issues
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Communications Part 1: Aspects of Communication and Communication Barriers
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Communications Part 1 Knowledge Check
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Communications Part 2: FBI Behavioral Change Stairwell Model
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Communications Part 2 Knowledge Check
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Communications Part 3: Communications with Diverse Populations and a Respectful Workplace
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Communications Part 3 Knowledge Check
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Communications Part 4: Communications with Law Enforcement
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Communications Part 4 Knowledge Check
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Communications Part 5: Field Notes and Daily Activity Reports
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Communications Part 5 Knowledge Check
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Communications Part 6: Incident Report Writing
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Communications Part 6 - Report Writing Exercise
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Ethics in Security Services
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Ethics in Security Services Knowledge Check
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 1 - Officer Safety
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 1 Knowledge Check
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 2 - Other Factors in Officer Safety
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 2 Knowledge Check
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 3 - Emergency & Incident Response Section 1
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 3 Knowledge Check
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 4 - Emergency & Incident Response Section 2
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 4 Knowledge Check
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 5 - Security Patrols
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 5 Knowledge Check
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Incident Assessment and Emergency Response 6 - Threat Identification, Action Determination, and Wrap-up
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PPA 160 (MN Pre-assignment) Final Exam
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MN Protective Agent Pre-assignment (PPA 160) Course Evaluation