• Protective Surveillance Operative (PSO) Course - Black Fox Security Group
  • Protective Surveillance Operative (PSO) Course - Black Fox Security Group
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Protective Surveillance Operative (PSO) Course

Protective Surveillance Operative (PSO) Course

Learn the mindset, legal framework, and surveillance detection tradecraft that supports close protection operations — with a Canada-focused foundation and real-world decision-making.

Intermediate • Self-Paced • Certificate Included

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Who This Course Is For

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    This course is for:

    • Close Protection (CP) and security professionals building surveillance awareness
    • Protective Surveillance Operatives (PSOs) and candidates preparing for the role
    • Team leaders who need shared terminology, frameworks, and operational principles
    • Professionals who want Canada-focused legal and reporting clarity

  • This course is not for:

    • Anyone seeking illegal surveillance, intrusion, or harassment tactics
    • Individuals attempting to bypass privacy laws or platform rules
    • Replacing licensed legal counsel or formal certification requirements

    This course emphasizes lawful, professional, and responsible protective tradecraft.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the foundational differences between global and Canadian close protection environments
  • Identify the legal and operational boundaries that govern PSO activity in Canada
  • Define the role, function, and purpose of the Protective Surveillance Operative
  • Apply layered defense thinking using concentric levels of protection
  • Recognize indicators of hostile surveillance and apply SDR concepts
  • Understand hostile intent from the aggressor’s perspective
  • Apply intelligence-cycle thinking to protective operations
  • Integrate PSO functions into CP teams effectively
  • Strengthen decision-making under pressure using Cooper’s Color Codes
  • Avoid becoming a liability through indecision or poor situational awareness

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Global vs. Canadian Close Protection — Foundational Differences

  • Legal Warning & Indemnification Clause
  • Lesson 1: Global vs. Canadian Close Protection — Foundational Differences
  • Lesson 2: The Canadian Legal Framework for PSOs

Module 2: Role of the Protective Surveillance Operative (PSO)

  • Lesson 1: Function and Purpose
  • Lesson 2: Operational Principles
  • Lesson 3: Concentric Levels of Protection (Layered Defence Model)

Module 3: Surveillance Detection Tradecraft

  • Lesson 1: Indicators of Hostile Surveillance & SDR
  • Lesson 2: Covert Surveillance Skills for PSOs

Module 4: Hostile Surveillance Detection (The Aggressor's View)

  • Understanding Hostile Intent

Module 5: Intelligence Cycle for the CP/PSO Team

  • Intel drives Operations

Module 6: Integration with CP Team

  • Integration into the CP team

Module 7: Decision–Making & Threat Response

  • The PSO Mindset — Cooper’s Color Codes
  • A PSO who cannot make a decision is just a liability with a radio.

Final Quiz

  • Final Quiz
  • Obtain Your Certificate

Instructor & Course Philosophy

This course is designed by professionals with operational security and protective-mindset experience.

The emphasis is on:

  • Lawful frameworks
  • Responsible tradecraft
  • Disciplined decision-making
  • Avoiding unnecessary escalation

This is foundational training, not a replacement for licensing, formal certification, or legal advice.

How the Course Works

  • 100% online and self-paced
  • Accessible from any device
  • Structured modules with clear learning objectives
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Certificate issued upon completion

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the final quiz, you will receive a Certificate of Completion confirming foundational training in Protective Surveillance Operative principles and decision-making frameworks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course Canada-focused?

Yes. It includes Canadian legal framework considerations while also explaining global CP/PSO concepts.

Is this course about illegal surveillance?

No. This course focuses on lawful, professional protective surveillance principles and responsible tradecraft.

Do I need prior experience?

Some security or protective mindset experience is helpful, but the course is structured to build foundations step-by-step.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. After completing the final quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Continue Your Training

Protective surveillance is most effective when paired with broader preparedness and strong information discipline.

Recommended next training:

  • OSINT for Everyone — Information verification, awareness, and intelligence fundamentals
  • Prepared to Protect: Civilian Awareness, Readiness & Responsible Action

Additional advanced and specialty courses will be added in the future.

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