Homeland Defense Training Workshop®:
Managing the Threat of Suicide Bombers and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

April 10-11, 2006
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, California

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Registration & Continental Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am (Day One only)
Program Starts: 8:30am
Wrap-Up: 4:30pm (Day one); 1:00pm (Day Two)

About This Training

The FBI and DHS are warning state and local partners to be on the alert for suicide bombers using large vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (LVBIED) and man-portable/hand-carried IEDs. Homeland Defense Journal's Managing the Threat of Suicide Bombers and Improvised Explosive Devices - based on U.S. and other international case studies - is designed for advanced levels of government and security personnel to provide you with relevant information about the motivation, training, equipment, techniques and operational methods used by terrorist bombers, with particular attention on the suicide bomber. In addition, you'll learn about other terrorism counter-measures, including how to prepare an effective bomb threat and bombing response plan.

Homeland Defense Journal's Managing the Threat of Suicide Bombers and Improvised Explosive Devices will provide you with background on the different bombing methods employed by different terror groups, assist you with detection techniques for Suicide Terrorists, help you to understand what an effective protective policy might look like, and give considerable detail about attempted and actual incidents that have occurred in the United States and overseas. It will also teach you how to conduct building and vehicle searches and evacuations, mitigate bombing attacks and understand the sources, costs and evaluation of, physical security enhancements.

This workshop is not only designed for local, state and federal agencies dealing with today's security concerns, but will also be of extreme value if you are a security manager for a government building, school or corporate headquarters. By gaining an understanding of who the terrorists are, how different terrorist groups gather intelligence and operate, the nature of terrorist explosive devices, and how the devices may be detected and stopped, you will be able to work more closely with your security staff and local agencies in creating security plans that may mitigate or avoid disasters.

What You Will Cover

• Overview of terrorist activity in the U.S.
• Current terrorism statistics, trends and threats to the U.S.
• Introduction to Explosives and Explosive Effects
• Introduction to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
• Concealment techniques and methods of operation
• Rationale, recruitment, training and methods of operation of suicide bombers
• How to respond to suicide bombers, combined attacks and secondary devices
• How to prepare an effective bomb threat and bombing response plan
• How to conduct building and vehicle searches and evacuations
• Internet and information sources on terrorist and bombing matters

You'll see specific incident photographs and videos of actual post-attack scenes and footage shot by terrorists detailing bomb-making instructions. Mock suicide terrorist explosive devices ranging from a "shoe bomb" to suicide vests will be used during the workshop to illustrate various teaching points. (These are training aids only and all simulated explosive materials are completely inert.)

Who Should Attend

• Federal, state and local security planners involved with Homeland Security
• Law enforcement, emergency responders and private security companies
• Military personnel involved in security, protection or counter-terrorism
• Ship and air safety officers
• Corporate security officers
• Homeland security experts and officials

 

What a Previous Attendee Said About This Training:

”The exposure to new/different ideas and procedures is an excellent addition to my ‘tool box’.” Michael Woods, Screening Manager, Transportation Security Administration/DHS

Please note: Because of security concerns, a list of early registrants is available to varifiably legitimate parties by calling Pamela Greenstein at (703) 807-2758.

Agenda/Speaker

Day One, April 10, 2006

7:30AM-8:30AM	Registration and Continental Breakfast, hosted by Homeland Defense Journal
8:30AM- 9:30AM	Administrative, Introductions of Instructor & Students, Overview, Statistics and Trends of Terrorist Activities Targeting U.S.
9:30AM- 9:45AM	Networking Break
9:45AM - 12:15PM	Introduction to Explosives, Explosive Effects, IEDs & Concealments
12:15PM - 1:15PM	Lunch - On Your Own
1:15PM - 2:45PM	Nature of the Suicide Bomber Phenomenon Including Rationale, Recruitment, Training and Methods of Operation
2:45PM - 3:00PM	Networking Break
3:00PM - 4:30PM	Case Studies - Vehicle Borne and Man-Portable Suicide Devices including Detailed Review of Bombings in Tanzania and Morocco
4:30PM	Day One Adjourn

Day Two, April 11, 2006

8:00AM - 8:30AM	Continental Breakfast - hosted by Homeland Defense Journal
8:30AM - 10:30AM	Managing Bomb Threats, Searching and Evacuations
10:30AM - 10:45AM	Networking Break
10:45AM - 12:15PM	Responding to the Suicide Bomber
12:15PM - 1:15PM	Sources of Information and Review of Bomb Detection/Mitigation/Response equipment
1:15PM	Closing Comments and Adjourn

About Your Instructor

Leo West, an EOD and Counterterrorism Consultant with Telemus Solutions, is retired from the FBI after serving as a Supervisory Special Agent with over 26 years of extensive experience directing and conducting counterterrorism and criminal investigations as a manager and investigator.  He also served as an expert Forensics Examiner in the field of explosives and bombing matters for the FBI Laboratory.  From 1987 through 2004, he specialized in counterterrorism investigations, and in particular, terrorist bombing cases.

Mr. West was the initial Program Manager in the development of the multi-agency Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC), and was the Senior Supervisor in charge of all FBI Laboratory activities in the 9/11 investigation.  He has led forensic and crime scene investigative teams at domestic and foreign bombing incidents including those at the World Trade Center, Oklahoma City, Khobar Towers, TWA 800, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, the USS Cole, the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, the French oil tanker LIMBURG, as well as suicide bombings in Casablanca and Istanbul.

Mr. West has organized and instructed at numerous training courses in bombing and counterterrorism matters to many foreign and domestic police agencies, military and critical infrastructure security forces, and he is an advisor to the National Institute of Justice Technical Working Group on Bombing Investigations. Mr. West holds graduate degrees in both Forensic Science and Public Administration, and attended the Hazardous Devices School, the Naval EOD School, and received numerous explosives, CBRN, arson, tactical and terrorism-related training courses in the U.S. and abroad.  He is a current certified Bomb Technician and recognized Court Expert in explosives and hazardous devices.

Sponsors

Media Sponsors

The Homeland Defense Journal is free to government managers and decision-makers! Visit us at www.homelanddefensejournal.com

IT*Security magazine is the nation's first professional journal focusing on the nexus between IT security and infrastructure protection. The monthly magazine, debuted in February 2005, and is written by leading experts from industry, government and academia. For more information or subscribe to IT*Security magazine go to our website www.itsecuritymagazine.com.

Corporate Sponsors:




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Founded in 1983, ACP is a non-profit trade association dedicated to fostering continued professional growth and development in effective contingency and business resumption planning. With 36 chapters and over 1,900 members, ACP is the largest networking and information exchange organization in North America for business continuity and disaster recovery professionals. ACP membership is open to anyone with an interest in or responsibility for the varied aspects of contingency planning.

 

Organizational Sponsors:

Telemus Solutions provides customized security consulting, advisory, research and training services to both public and private sector markets throughout the world. Our company headquarters is located in Falls Church, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., with branch offices in Boston and Miami. For more information on Telemus Solutions please call (703) 893-0550.

Founded in 1988, the Wireless Communications Association, International (WCA) is the principal non-profit trade association representing the wireless broadband industry. WCA membership, which includes the industry's leading carriers, vendors and consultants, has grown to over 530 member companies spanning six continents.

The WCA organizes the world's largest annual business conference and exhibition devoted exclusively to wireless broadband. This conference and exhibition annually convenes experts from around the world to discuss market strategies, emerging technologies, new applications and financing/regulatory options.

Become a Sponsor


If you would like to become a sponsor or exhibitor at this event, contact Andrea Feinberg at (201) 592-6477.

Registration Fee

Market*Access reserves the right to deny attendance to any person.

Registration Options

[1]  Online with your credit card using our online booking form
[2]  Fax our downloadable registration form (requires Acrobat Reader) to (703) 807-2728
[3]  Phone Pamela Greenstein at (703) 807-2758
[4]  E-mail Pamela Greenstein
[5]  Mail our downloadable registration form to:

     Homeland Defense Journal
     4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA  22203

Registrations are for government agencies and qualified security personnel only and are payable by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, check or government purchase order.


CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the conference. If you need to cancel your registration, you must send your notice in writing and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received one week prior to the event start date or later. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee.

Contact Us

• For registration information, please contact Pamela Greenstein, (703) 807-2758
• For government speaking and best practices presentation opportunities, please contact Laura Johnson, (703) 807-2747

For product and solutions companies interested in sponsorship information and related speaking opportunities, contact Andrea Feinberg, (201) 592-6477

If you have any questions about Homeland Defense Journal events, please see our Event FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

Workshop Location/ Hotel Accommodations

The Workshop will be held at the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, 2500 Mason Street, San Francisco, California, 94133. (415) 362-5500.

Map and directions to the conference location

Please note that the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf is holding a small block of guest rooms available at the rate of $130 + tax. To secure a room, you must contact the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf at (415) 362-5500 by March 21, 2006 and mention Market*Access' "Terrorism and the Suicide Bomb Attack" to get this rate. Parking is available for $26 a day, attendees must mention Market*Access' "Terrorism and the Suicide Bomb Attack" to the parking attendant to get this rate.

On-Site Training

Have a Large Staff to Train? Can't Make These Dates? Tight Travel Budget?

Market*Access can provide training, wherever and whenever you need, including on-site at your facility. Our staff will cost-effectively implement training customized to your needs. If you have group of attendees (usually 15 or more), we can bring this course to you and help save you time, travel costs, and more! In addition, coverage of particular agency supplements are available upon request for in-house presentations.

To request a proposal and schedule training, e-mail Laura Johnson, VP of Conferences & Strategic Planning, at ljohnson@marketaccess.org or call (703) 807-2747.

 

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