October 13 - October 17, 2008 - Los Angeles, California, USA (BTPM#2008-04A)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

Bombings, attempted bombings and bomb threats can cause extreme disruption, fear, and even panic in organizations whose personnel are not trained to handle such situations. Inappropriate and costly management decisions are often made due to a lack of organizational planning and a methodology for handling bomb threats, suspicious packages, and actual devices.

This forty hour program is aimed at personnel in Government and Private Industry who wish to improve their understanding of the growing bombing trend, and who are responsible for or have a vested interest in planning for protection against such events. Information on bombing trends and targets will be discussed, along with specific concerns pertaining to bomb threats that should be part of vulnerability assessments, planning, and decision making. Detailed information will be presented on developing a bomb threat plan, employee training and management decision making.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the "Bomb Threat Planning & Management"  program is to train attendees to ensure that they can apply a standard level of adequate and timely Life Safety and Industrial Security, Policies and Procedures within Bomb Threat environments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This five day program is for First Responders, Security Directors & Managers, Loss Prevention & Risk Managers, Security Specialists and Emergency Managers involved in Security Crisis Management. Executives and Business Owners, who are responsible for Security Planning, Operations, Decision Making, or who are part of a Crisis Management Team would also benefit from attendance.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU):

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally recognized units in qualified programs which allow the participant to document all non credited work completed. CEUs may be used as evidence of increased performance capabilities and for job advancement, and are recognized by many professional organizations and companies.

CERTIFIED PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL (CPP) RECERTIFICATION:

Documentation of attendance at these programs may be submitted to the ASIS Professional Certification Board for consideration of recertification credit by qualified Certified Protection Professional.

NORTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD  (NCPPSB)

This "Bomb Threat Planning & Management"  program has been reviewed and is "Approved by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board". This Board regulates and licenses all Private Investigative, Security, & Counterintelligence activity within the State.

Participant Who Complete This Seminar Should Be Able To:

• Have a basic understanding of bombing trends and bomber profiles.
• Understand the basics of explosives, explosions and their effects.
• Understand the current physics behind explosives detection and associated problems.
• Develop a bomb threat plan to cover vulnerability assessments, contingency planning, evacuations, searches, and damage control.
• Provide basic training for personnel to handle and cope with bomb threats.
• Understand the basics of threat assessment and management decision making for bomb threats or bombing incidents.

PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTORS:

G. F. Bryant Jr.;   is a member of the Electronic Crime Task Force with the Miami Division of the U. S. Secret Service.  He is an internationally recognized Physical, Operational and Technical Security Analyst, Contingency Planner and Educator with more than twenty five years of combined experience in physical & operational security, and investigation technologies. He founded Bryant & Associates to provide threat assessment, risk analysis and systems integration after serving several years as the primary technician for a governmental law enforcement agency. He teaches and consults internationally on state-of-the-art equipment, techniques, and operational procedures to managers, technicians and other security & loss prevention professionals in both government and private industry that include numerous Fortune 500 companies. The originator and developer of extensive technical, operational and managerial security & life safety programs at the university level, Mr. Bryant is active in the design, application, installation and field maintenance of Integrated Facilities Protection Systems utilizing the Total Facilities Management approach. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and exhibitions and his articles regularly appear in various security industry publications. Mr. Bryant is an active contributor to new product development projects for many international manufactures.

Mr. Bryant served as Chairman of a Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).  He is a member of the South East Florida Chapter of the Association of Contingency Planners (ACP) and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). He has also been a member of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), The Academy of Security Educators & Trainers (ASET), the Fire Educators & Technology Section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and served on Committee F-12 on Security Systems & Equipment of the American Society for Test & Material (ASTM). Mr. Bryant contributed to a monthly column on Systems Integration in Access Control & Security Systems Integration magazine and was the Technical Editor of International Corporate Security, a magazine published in the United Kingdom. He has been appointed to the advisory boards of Defense & Security Electronics, CCTV Applications & Technology, Access Control & Security Systems Integration, Security Technology & Design and Southeast Asia Fire & Security magazines.

Frank G. Pearce;  is currently employed by the University of California as Senior Security Specialist for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), with primary responsibility for protection planning and security oversight of the Special Nuclear Material Facilities including the Plutonium Research Facility. Additionally, Mr. Pearce has served as an Emergency Manager for LANL, with responsibility for Emergency Planning, Response, and Incident Command for major emergencies including high-level security affecting national defense. He has extensive training and current experience in Threat Assessment for conventional bombings and nuclear threats worldwide.

Mr. Pearce has more than ten years experience as a Certified Bomb Disposal Technician, as a member and Team Leader of the LANL Hazardous Devices Team -- specializing in bomb disposal and reactive/explosive chemical removal and destruction for LANL and Los Alamos County. He is a graduate of the FBI Hazardous Devices School for Public Safety Bomb Disposal Technicians and Investigators, and has attended several courses at the U.S. Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, including Improvised Explosive Devices and Demolitions. Mr. Pearce is also an active member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) and past New Mexico Chapter Director. He is a trained Special Operations Explosive Breecher for rapid entries for barricade and hostage rescue, and is a trained Crisis Negotiator for such incidents.

Mr. Pearce has vast experience in bomb threat planning and training. He has developed plans and conducted training programs in the areas of bomb threat planning, assessment, management decision making, and employee reaction training for LANL and other Department of Energy (DOE) facilities. He has also conducted management and employee training for numerous other organizations, including private industry and several law enforcement agencies. He served as an Adjunct Instructor at the DOE Central Training Academy, instructing in "Explosives Recognition and Bomb Threat Planning" to DOE, DOE contractor, military, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission personnel.

He holds a B.S. Degree and is a retired U.S. Marine Corps infantry and reconnaissance officer with a background in special operations. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Special Warfare School, U.S. Navy Divers School, and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. In addition to his current employment, he also consults and teaches through his own Specialized Training Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Rocco Procopio, M.S.;  has more than twenty years of counter-terrorist and security management experience in support of international Department of Defense initiatives. He has a Masters of Science degree in International Relations and is a member of the Faculty at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. His technical expertise includes conducting vulnerability assessments, weapons effects predictions, and counter proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). He has significant experience estimating and analyzing the effects of conventional weapons and the terrorist methodology utilized against strategic infrastructure and industrial systems, subsystems and components. While assigned to various Special Operations organizations, Mr. Procopio was formally educated in advance counter-terrorism tactics and procedures involving security enhancements and terrorist countermeasures. He was instrumental in developing threat awareness programs to assist and advise ranking members of the Executive Branch on deliberate explosive attacks against individual, stationary, and motorcade personnel. He aided in the development and implementation of Diplomatic and Executive VIP protection plans designed to reduce individual vulnerability to terrorist attacks overseas. As a member of the United States Army Special Forces, Mr. Procopio was involved in conducting numerous vulnerability assessments on various "high Threat" US Diplomatic posts worldwide. His specific responsibilities included providing threat analysis and physical security assistance to U.S. Department of State personnel and host country protection forces. He also provided the Department of State with detailed facility improvement recommendations and crises management training in response to terrorist threats or actions.

Mr. Procopio has co-authored numerous technical field reports relating to blast overpressures and structural response. He is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security.

Additional instruction may be provided by other faculty members, which might include:

Stephen Patrick Cain, M.B.E.;  is a member of the Board of Advisors at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He is an internationally respected security and risk management consultant. Formerly the Managing Director of Pacific International Limited, Mr. Cain is presently associated with Bryant & Associates. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst he was commissioned into the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and later was awarded the Member of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen for operational duties as Company Commander. Mr. Cain attended courses on International Affairs and politics at Oxford University, received his law degree from The British College of Law and was admitted into the Supreme Court of England & Wales.

Mr. Cain's specific security responsibilities have included protection of large military sites, coordination of communication and CCTV networks, overt & covert intelligence gathering, overt & covert operations against armed terrorist & criminal organizations, and briefings to Royal, Diplomatic, Military & Parliamentary VIP's. Cofounder of Asset Protection International, Mr. Cain addresses the spectrum of Corporate Asset Management within the U.S.A. and throughout the world.

Surveys and implementations have included airports, embassies, major hospitals, communication centers, palaces and other vulnerable sites. Services have been provided in Sri Lanka, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Peoples Republic of China, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Mario C. Martinez, M.B.A., CFE, CIFI;  is an internationally recognized Consultant in Telecommunication Security with a Master of Public Administration in International Affairs. Mr. Martinez is the Director of Administration at the World Institute for Security Enhancement and retired as Director of Security for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company directing all corporate security operations in the southern district of Florida. During his career he participated in a number of law enforcement task forces in Florida and Washington D.C. to enhance telecommunications technologies available for criminal investigations. During his tenure with Southern Bell he attended numerous management, technical, tele-communication, and investigative security courses. He has also developed and presented numerous programs in the areas of computer security and investigation.

Mr. Martinez has represented Southern Bell's business interests in the United States, Canada, and Spain. He was assigned to review security measures at Compania Telefonica Nacional de Espana (Telefonica) following terrorist bombing attacks directed at telephone company facilities in Madrid. He was later assigned to review telephone facilities security measures in Barcelona, Spain in connection with the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He has been cleared "Top Secret" by the Department of Defense and the Federal Bureau of Investigation..

Mr. Martinez is an active member of numerous associations including the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS). He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and a Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) from the International Association of Special Investigation Units.

Phillip A. Parker, M.A.;   is a member of the Board of Advisors at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He is a former special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He retired as Deputy Assistant Director for Operations of the Intelligence Division, directing all counterintelligence and counter espionage investigations and operations in the United States. He has been the U.S. representative to the NATO Security Committee in Brussels and an F.B.I. representative to several INTERPOL conferences. In 1987 Mr. Parker was awarded the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal for exemplary accomplishments while serving as Deputy Assistant Director. He testified before and was quoted by the Stillwell Commission.

Mr. Parker is a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and the American Society for Industrial Security.

Bomb Threat Planning & Management

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

                    BTPM-01    Introduction to Bomb Threat Planning:

Participant Interaction -- Why are you here? What do you want from this seminar?

Motivational introduction citing cases where organizations faced with bomb threats did not have a plan.

Emphasis on Confusion, Disruption and Management mistakes.

                    BTPM-02    Bombing History and Current Trends:

History of terrorists and criminal bombings in U.S. Statistics on number of bombings, growing trends, types of bombs, targets, etc.

                    BTPM-03    Bomber Profiles:

                                        Profiles covering different categories of bombers and their motivations.

                    BTPM-04    What Is a Bomb & What Does It Look Like:

Bombs can look like anything, only limited by bombers' imagination.

The Suspicious Package questions -- What is it, How did it get here, Who could have put it here, etc., and the Gut-level Feeling approach.

Postal Bomb Recognition features.

Handling Telephone Threats and use of Checklist.

                    BTPM-05    Explosives, Explosions, and Their Effects:

Different Types, Sizes, Effects and Shapes of Explosives, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's).

                    BTPM-06    Explosive Detection and Detectors:

Physical properties considered in explosive detection and why detection of certain explosives is so difficult.

Types of detectors and advantages and disadvantages.

BOMB THREAT PLANNING:

                    BTPM-07    Why Have a Bomb Threat Plan:

Pitfalls and problems encountered when suspicious packages are discovered, threats received, and evacuation necessary without a plan.

                    BTPM-08    Responsibility and Liability:

Planning and decision making are management responsibilities.

Liabilities encountered if personnel are not properly protected and if uneducated decisions are made which could lead to injury, death or property damage.

                   BTPM-09    Facility Vulnerability Assessment / Survey:

How easy is it for an outsider to get into your facility?

What about the problem insider?

What is your security posture?

Consider perimeter barriers, access and visitor controls, locked and unlocked spaces.

                   BTPM-10    Threat Assessment / Risk Analysis:

A methodology for documenting and assessing the threat and analyzing the risk.

 

May be valuable later for court actions, management briefings, and assistance to law enforcement.

                   BTPM-11    Protective Measures:

Identifying general security measures already in place which are effective against bomb threats and the introduction of an actual or hoax device.

                    BTPM-12    Upgrade Plan:

Implementing measures to reduce vulnerability and enhance security to include, personnel actions, construction and facility modifications, and restrictions.

                    BTPM-13    Contingency Plan:

Identifying measures to implement on the event of a threat.

Things to plan for now, to implement later.

Prior planning will prevent disastrous reactions later.

                    BTPM-14    Evacuation Plan:

How to develop the elements of an evacuation plan -- alarms, routes, assembly areas, and evacuation teams.

What all employees should know and do.

                    BTPM-15    Searches:

Discussion on who should search and training involved.

Search methods will be presented with advantages and disadvantages of each.

Participants will learn some basic search techniques.

                    BTPM-16    Damage Control:

Actions to consider and assets to protect during a threat to reduce damage should there be a detonation of an actual device.

                    BTPM-17    Employee Training:

What and how to train employees to cope with the bomb threat.

What should they know and do in the event of a threat or discovery of a suspicious object.

                    BTPM-18    Managing the Emergency:

Organization and roles of the emergency management -- or crisis management -- team.

Who should command the incident, and what is the role of senior officials.

                    BTPM-19    Reference Resources:

                                 Technical Data

                                       Equipment Sources

                                       Sources of Information

                                        Glossary of Terms

                    BTPM-20    Statistical Data:

COURSE SCHEDULE:

The above timetable approximates the schedule for this course.

Instructors may choose to vary the program and any changes will be announced.

  

General Information:

World Institute for Security Enhancement courses are provided at our USA training sites.

 

ENROLLMENT:  Course registration is limited. Please reserve your place now!  Complete the attached registration form or call the Institute directly at +1-310-358-9906 for information on class quotas.

 

COURSE FEE:  $1,250.00 USD

 

FEE INCLUDES:  The course registration fee includes a attendee Reference Manual, Program Materials, a Framed Certificate, and Daily Refreshments for the programs held at the  training sites. Payment in U. S. dollars is required with your registration form and must be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the Class. Payment not received on time will automatically be placed in the next scheduled class.

 

MEALS:  Meals are NOT included.

 

DRESS:  Business casual is the recommended daily attire. 

 

REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS: The Institute reserves the right to amend any program should circumstances warrant such action. In the event of course postponement or cancellation, the Institute will reschedule the course, or apply the fee payment to any other program offered in the next twelve months. Liability for course cancellation is specifically limited to the amount of prepaid course fees and excludes any incidental or consequential damages. Attendees must confirm cancellations or substitutions, in writing, at least THIRTY (30) days prior to the initial class date. There will be a $100 administrative fee for such a cancellation. Otherwise, fees are not refundable but may be transferred to another class of your choosing. Substitutions may be made, with written notice to the Institute, at least thirty (30) days prior to class commencement.

 

LODGING:  Lodging is NOT included. Each attendee is responsible for their own travel arrangements and lodging costs.

 

MIAMI LAKES:  Arrangements have been made with Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Club in Miami Lakes, Florida. The negotiated Institute rate has been established at $119.00 / $99.00 / $109.00 (seasonal rate) per night + tax, for the Golf Club, and $135.00 / $104.00 / $114.00 (seasonal rate) per night + tax, for the Hotel on Main Street, for either a Single or Double Room. Each attendee is responsible for their own travel arrangements and lodging costs. Please make your room reservation at least three weeks prior to the initial class date with Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Club; Main Street; Miami Lakes, Florida, USA. The telephone number is (+1-305-820-8100) or (+1-800-24-SHULA). A listing of additional area hotels is available after registering.

 

BOSTON:  Arrangements have been made with local hotels in the Boston Metropolitan area. Negotiated Institute rates have been established. A listing of hotels in the Boston Metropolitan area will be provided with your registration package.

 

LOS ANGELES:  Arrangements have been made with local hotels in the Los Angeles area. Negotiated Institute rates have been established. A listing of hotels in the Los Angeles area will be provided with your registration package.

 

NASHVILLE:  Arrangements have been made with local hotels in the Nashville area. Negotiated Institute rates have been established. A listing of hotels in the Nashville area will be provided with your registration package. 

 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:  Transportation is NOT included. For a fee, transportation is available from the Airport to your Hotel. Transportation is not provided to the Institute Training Site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute Training Site.

 

MIAMI LAKES:  For a fee, transportation is available from the Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) International Airports to Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Club with Super Shuttle (+1-305-871-2000). Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

 

BOSTON:  A complimentary Hotel shuttle may be available from the Boston (BOS) and Providence (PVD) Airports. Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

 

LOS ANGELES:  A complimentary Hotel shuttle may be available from the Los Angeles (LAX) Airport. Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

 

Nashville:  A complimentary Hotel shuttle may be available from the Nashville airport. Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

 

INSTRUCTION:  While every effort is made to assure that scheduled instructors are present, unforeseen circumstances may occur. Therefore, the Institute reserves the right to substitute personnel and curriculum as required.

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