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Security Screening
and Physical Checks

  • Course Overview

  • This course provides comprehensive training on the principles and practices of security screening and physical checks, with a focus on mitigating potential threats through systematic observation, questioning, and use of screening equipment. It equips participants with the skills needed to detect suspicious behavior, identify concealed threats, and respond appropriately to high-risk situations. Real-life case studies and best practices are embedded to build confidence and vigilance in dynamic environments.

  • Learning Objectives

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

  • Understand the core concepts and legal considerations of security screening and access control.
  • Identify suspicious indicators in people, belongings, vehicles, and behavior.
  • Apply proper questioning techniques to assess threats and confirm intent.
  • Operate and calibrate screening equipment such as metal detectors, body scanners, and X-ray machines.
  • Conduct systematic physical searches and bag inspections while respecting individual rights and safety.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies and threat situations using a structured approach.

  • Target Audience

  • This course is specifically designed for:

  • First responders such as security personnel, law enforcement officers, airport screeners, and military operatives
  • Facility access control teams working in high-security environments (e.g. government buildings, transport hubs, event venues)
  • Emergency response teams involved in pre-incident threat detection and situational risk assessment
  • Private security contractors responsible for on-site screening and surveillance duties

  • Conclusion

  • Security screening is more than a procedural task—it’s a critical first line of defense that relies on human vigilance, proper training, and adherence to established protocols. Whether identifying subtle behavioral cues or interpreting scanner outputs, the role of the screener is pivotal in preventing threats and protecting lives. Respect and professionalism must guide every interaction, even under pressure.

  • Call to Action

  • Are you prepared to recognize threats before they escalate?
    This course empowers first responders and frontline personnel with the critical skills to detect, assess, and respond to suspicious individuals, behaviors, and items—before it’s too late.

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Course Instructor

Yaniv Peretz

Yaniv Peretz is a founder of Lorin Pte Ltd and a Board Director of the Counter Terrorism Certification Board. He is a highly skilled security professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Yaniv served in the Golani Brigade as part of the Israeli forces during the pullout from Lebanon and later worked as a security attaché in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, being deployed to various embassies around the world, including in Singapore, Latvia, Spain, and Jordan.

His extensive experience includes serving as Head of Security for Oerlikon in the APAC region, based in Shanghai, as well as in the USA, based in New York. Within this role, he was responsible for company security, fraud investigations, and export control. Yaniv founded Lorin, a company specializing in physical security design, which has been operational for over 15 years. Notably, he took a leading role in counter-terrorism consultation for an installation that was attacked by the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist group in Mumbai in 2008.