Prospective PSO candidates are taught on the following categories: Crimes, Law, Legal Authority; Uniform and Appearance; Conduct and Standards; Safety; PSO Post Duties; Special Situations; Crime Scene Prevention; Report Writing; Occupant Emergency Planning; PSO Use of Force; Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Hazardous Materials; Active Threat(s); Crisis Intervention; Vehicle Inspections; Defensive Tactics; Escorting; Weapons Retention; and Handcuffing.