The Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (EI)

certifies hospitality security guards. Log on to its Web site at www.ei - ahla.org and identify the methods of qualifying for the designation of Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD). Assume that your property is considering such a program for the head of your safety and security department. Prepare a memo for your immediate supervisor detailing the advantages and disadvantages of using the EI program as opposed to one you would develop yourself.