Proposed Changes to the Training of Security Personnel Responsible for Terrorist Security Areas, Facilities and Equipment Subject to Mandatory Protection and Constituting Critical Infrastructure
Proposed Changes to the Training of Security Personnel Responsible for Terrorist Security Areas, Facilities and Equipment Subject to Mandatory Protection and Constituting Critical Infrastructure

Summary/Abstract: The article is a summary of a research process aimed at diagnosing the current level of training provided for qualifiedsecurity personnel and developing directions for activities aimed at better preparing them for their tasks in the area of combattingterrorist threats. The author pointed out the important role played by specialised armed security forces SUFO) in ensuring antiterroristsecurity of areas, facilities and devices subject to mandatory protection and constituting critical infrastructure. All employeesemployed in these entities must be enlisted as qualified security personnel maintained by the locally competent Regional PoliceChiefs. A prerequisite for this is that they undergo specialised training preparing them for this profession. The training process alsoincludes refresher courses, which should be taken by security officers in the periods indicated in the Act. The level of training dependson the effectiveness of the tasks performed by security personnel, the most important of which is ensuring security against terroristsfor the facilities protected by them which are of vital importance for the state. Hence, the author considered that determining thelevel of training of security personnel is an important issue and one that requires research, both on the basis of an analysis of legalacts and a survey conducted among experts dealing with security issues. The outcome of the research process are conclusions andrecommendations to improve the level of training and thus improve the quality of preparation of employees for their tasks. Thisis undoubtedly an added value in the area of security provided by an important component such as the private security sector.

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