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Agroterrorism

Screening of Persons by Observational Techniques

To protect an asset, one must understand the associated threats and vulnerabilities of that asset. Therefore, participants will be provided an overview of threat and vulnerability analyses and how these can be used to improve an asset’s security. These analyses provide a basis for establishing effective defenses. Part of an effective defense system is being able to recognize indicators of a potential terrorist attack.

During this course, participants will be provided with an overview of security operations that can be applied for protection of assets from terrorist acts. Participants will be able to incorporate SPOT into planning for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) component and device interdiction and implementing screening operations, non-intrusive inspection techniques, scene control, evacuation, and media relations.

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the requirements for threat and vulnerability analyses and how they can be used to improve asset security.
Describe components of effective layered defense.
Identify indicators of a potential terrorist attack against a target.
Explain major considerations in isolating incident scenes and conducting evacuations during a terrorist incident.
Discuss media relations for a CBRNE incident.

Target Audience/Discipline
Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications

This course is designed to provide public safety officials responsible for conducting screening operations in a field environment the knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct behavioral assessments.

Scheduling
Contact a NCBRT training coordinator today to schedule this course.

FEMA Regional Training Contacts
FEMA Region IV, VIII, and X
Kristi Grace 1-225-578-7550

FEMA Region I, II, and V
Ryan Graham 1-225-578-3367

FEMA Region III, VI, VII, and IX
Joseph Gueno 1-225-578-5528

Min/Max Enrollment Min 20; Max 34

Hours 4.0 (Direct Delivery; Indirect Delivery); 8.0 (Train-the- Trainer)

Format Instructor-Led Training (Direct Delivery; Train-the-Trainer; Indirect Delivery)

DHS Course # AWR-219, AWR-219-1, AWR-219-2

Prerequisites
To enroll in this course, participants must be U.S. citizens.

Facility Requirements
Please view this document for facility requirements

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