Re: Mall Ninja Acronyms[1]
In addition to the F.A.R.T. teams, don't forget that many of the smaller urban malls have their own Special Purpose Urban Response Teams or as they're known in the business, S.P.U.R.T.s
These are not to be confused with those teams that cover sprawling, outdoor suburban malls that include a Home Depot or Lowes. Those are usually Tactical Weapons Incident Teams (T.W.I.T.s). Most all of these "tactical" teams are taught by commanders of the various teams, like Gecko45. In fact, they have formed a side-business called Tactical Weapons And Training Systems or (T.W. ahh, I better not).
Training courses includes such topics as:[2]
Maximizing Site OPS-SEC
Training in operational security for your particular site and it's unique hazards. How to maximize your presence by:
- Reducing SRI's (Skakteboard Riding Intruders)
- Verifying MECs (Mall Employee Credentials)
- Knowing theft rings mask themselves as TTGs (Trendy Teen Groups)
- TTG surveillance tactics
- Use of strategic PLP's (Parking Lot Patrols)
Planning for Special Hazards
This module helps the MSO (mall security officer) prepare plans for special localized hazards. Areas covered include preparing for;
- Truck bombs disguised as Sears delivery trucks
- Amphibious assaults across the lake behind the mall
- Airborne terrorist attacks from general aviation aircraft
- Site evacuation in case of an NBC threat.
- Preventing rooftop access to terrorists with .50 BMGs.
Equipment Selection and Benefits
A module weighing the benefits of equipment procurements and their use for MSO's. Some of the topics covered are;
- Previously owned police units as your POV (personally owned vehicle)
- Benefits of POVs vs. mall EOVs (electrically operated vehicle)
- How to select your MPU (mall patrol uniform) jumpsuit for maximum loads.
- Arrangement of your PTE (Personal Tactical Equipment) including belt locations and use of pockets.
- Placement of BUGs and BUKs (backup guns & knives)
- Critical differences between Woundstat™ and Quikclot® combat dressings.
[1] The author not responsible for damaged computer equipment, injuries sustained falling off chairs or snorting cola out your nose.
[2] Any resemblance between these courses and any sort of useful training is purely coincidental.