Training | Institute of Social Oversight

Education and Training

In the Institute of Social Oversight (ISO), there are Members and Associates. Members are those who seek to be Professional Civic Guardians, and Associates are those who act as Volunteer Civic Guardians in such capacity. To become a Member, prospective candidates must be able to pass the ISO Certification Program. Before being approved for this education, prospective Members must go through a probationary period to see if they are fit for this role. Their mindset, their capacity to fit into the ISO culture, and their capabilities will be analyzed and judged. Referrals and recommendations from existing ISO Members or Directors are needed before any prospective Member would be entered into the probationary period. The following is what the ISO Certification Program trains its potential Members:

The nature of a Civic Guardian's work is variable; different styles have different focuses. Due to this, the ISO's Certification Program mostly focuses on getting the basics of Civic Guardianship applicable to the building of the "Giant Net" Infrastructure of Comprehensive Social Deterrence. Such lessons include socialization, surveillance, ethics, prudential decision-making, community liaison, and de-escalation. Any specialization pertaining to any more Auxiliary Law Enforcement role can be taught by the government entity that hires the Member.

The prospective Civic Guardians will be taught how to build Social Cohesion; there will be various tactics and strategies utilized to consistently do this. The Social Cohesion built will be utilized to ensure the reliable recruitment and retention of potential Volunteer Civic Guardians who can engage in any collective action or general activity that contributes to Comprehensive Social Deterrence. The ISO has a sociologically realist framework that it will teach its Members to successfully do this.

Civic Guardians will acquaint themselves with the political and governmental institutions in which they will be active. They will read the laws, understand the regulations, and cooperate with authorities in all matters relevant. The ISO will urge its Members and Associates to know more about the governance of the communities they are working with.

The ISO will provide continuous education and guidance to its Members after they receive their Certification of Completion; this is to ensure their capabilities stay sharp. It also has an internal Code of Ethics; violating it can lead to the revocation of the Certification and expulsion from the ISO. The Institute constantly monitors its members to ensure professionalism and ethics are followed.

Education and Training

General Purpose Civic Guardian Education

Building a Network of Volunteer Civic Guardians

Studying the Laws of Specific Jurisdictions