"The Coastal Capstone"

This initiative builds upon the “Scholar Smart*” program by taking it to the next level. The capstone courses, delivered at the conclusion of the Basic and Leadership Academies, emphasize areas not solely centered on Security or Executive Protection. Through this curriculum, participants synthesize and apply acquired knowledge to cultivate creativity and achieve comprehensive professional development.

This Month - Decision Making Principals

This training program, “Decision-Making Principles for Security & Executive Protection,” is designed for security professionals and executive protection (EP) agents working with high‑profile principals. It provides a structured, repeatable framework for making sound decisions under pressure, from the first recognition of a problem through final documentation. The course is built around nine core checkpoints:

(1) What’s going on,

(2) Jurisdiction / wheelhouse,

(3) Do I have time to think,

(4) Policy check,

(5) Past practices,

(6) Am I acting on this correctly,

(7) Consequence analysis,

(8) Make the call, and...

(9) Document what you did, when, and why. 

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Training and materials provided by Church Officers Academic Standards & Training (C.O.A.S.T.) are for informational purposes only and do not guarantee safety, specific outcomes, or legal compliance. This training is specifically designed for internal, non-compensated volunteer safety teams (such as ushers and greeters) within church and private school environments.

C.O.A.S.T. is not a licensed Private Patrol Officer or Private Investigator in the State of Nevada. This training does not satisfy the requirements for professional licensure under NRS Chapter 648. This information is not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by its use.

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