Homeland Defense Journal invites you to attend a unique and timely training event on:
Terrorism and the Suicide Bomb Attack
Recognition, prevention and response planning
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
NRECA Executive Conference Center (Lobby Level - Conference Room CC1)
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203
Registration & Continental Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am
Program Starts: 8:30am
Wrap-Up: 4:30pm
ATTENTION SECURITY PRODUCT AND SOLUTIONS VENDORS: This is an ideal opportunity to learn how your product or service relates to government needs, goals, and priorities as it relates to suicide bomb attack prevention and response. There are also a very limited number of exhibit and sponsor opportunities available; contact Cara Lombardi at [email protected]
About This Workshop: Terrorism and the Suicide Bomb Attack
September 14
With the very recent attacks in London, the FBI and DHS are warning state and local partners to be on the alert for suicide bombers. The threat is not only with individuals who strap themselves with explosives, but with terrorists using large vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (LVBIED) and man-portable/hand-carried IEDs.
(((Surely it's a sign of impressive progress against
Terror that the useful and elegant acronym
"LVBIED" has come into parlance.)))
Homeland Defense Journal's Terrorism and the Suicide Bomb Attack - 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.
Homeland Defense Journal's Terrorism and the Suicide Bomb Attack 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.
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 Learn
The nature of explosives and terrorist devices
The different methods used by terrorist groups in committing their attacks
Operational terrorist attack details and how terrorist success may be prevented
U.S. experience from recent suicide bombings and lessons learned
How to respond safely to bomb threats and actual incidents
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.) (((!)))
Topics You Will Cover
The history of terrorist bombings
The rationale and justifications of suicide terror bombings
The organization, recruitment and training of suicide bombers
Modus Operandi and profiles of suicide bombers
Technical details about IED construction and concealment techniques
Types of devices used such as bombs in trucks, boats, gliders and other conveyances
Dealing with the armed suicide bomber, combined attacks and secondary devices
The outlines of a successful bomb threat and response plan
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
About the Speaker
Leo West, an EOD and Counterterrorism Consultant with Telemus Solutions, is a retired FBI Supervisor having over 26 years experience as an Agent in the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. His extensive experience in various counterterrorism, criminal and crime scene investigations includes 7 years on the Chicago Terrorism Task Force and over 9 years as a senior Forensic Examiner in the FBI Laboratory's Explosives Unit. He was Program Manager of the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC), is a currently certified Bomb Technician, and is a recognized Court Expert in explosives and hazardous devices.
Mr. West was the senior supervisor in charge of all FBI Laboratory activities in the 9/11 investigation and 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 ship 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 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. His formal education includes an M.F.S. from George Washington University and an M.P.A. from Indiana University.
Our Sponsors:
Homeland Defense Journal at www.homelanddefensejournal.com
Medical Planning Resources, Inc.
INPUT at www.input.com or (703) 707-3500
If you would like to become a sponsor or exhibitor at this event, please contact Cara Lombardi, (703) 807-2743 or [email protected]
Registration Fee
Industry - $495 per person**
Small Business ($100 employees or less) - $395 per person**
Government - $295 per person**
** All registrations must be paid by the course start date (or paid at the registration desk.) Each attendee must show a valid Driver's License or Government ID to be allowed in the course.
Market*Access reserves the right to deny attendance to any person.
Registration Options
To register, visit www.marketaccess.org, call Pam at (703) 807-2758, or complete the registration form below (and fax or mail it in.) Registrations are payable by credit card, check or government purchase order.
CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the workshop. 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 3 business days prior to the event start date or later.
Workshop Location / Accommodations
This workshop will be held at the NRECA (National Rural Electric Coop Assn) Headquarters Building, Executive Conference Center (Main Floor) at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203 (one block from the Ballston Metro station on the orange line.)
A small block of rooms at the nearby Holiday Inn Arlington is being held for attendees offering prevailing government per diem per night. To make a reservation, please call (703) 243-9800 prior to August 23, 2005 and be sure to mention you are attending the "Homeland Defense Conference." For driving directions, visit their website at www.hiarlington.com. The Holiday Inn offers complimentary day parking and $5 overnight parking.
Marketing, Conference Management and Production by Market*Access International, Inc.
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003, Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 807-2758
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REGISTRATION FORM
Terrorism and the Suicide Bomb Attack
September 14, 2005
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Government: $295
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If you have questions about registration/payment, please call Pam at (703) 807-2758. Thank you!
