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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office for Bombing PreventionPresents
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Search Procedures Workshop
Columbus Police Academy1000 N. Hague AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43204
September 9, 20148:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Workshop Purpose This workshop is designed to increase IED awareness and educate participants on bombing prevention measures and planning protocols to detect IEDs by reviewing specific search techniques. This workshop builds knowledge of counter-IED principles and techniques among first responders and public/private sector security partners that increases their capabilities to reduce vulnerability and mitigate the effects of IED attacks.
Who Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for public and private sector security partners including first responders, security professionals, and critical infrastructure executives, managers, and security staff tasked with IED search and response protocols.
Schedule of Events
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: IED Fundamentals and Blast Effects
Module 3: IED Search Procedures
Module 4: Tabletop Exercise
Registration Information:To register, please send your name,
telephone number, email address, and company name, address, and position title
to the following individual:
Melissa PiersonGrants Administrator
(614) [email protected]
Cost:This workshop will be provided by DHS
with no charge to attend - any lodging/per diem expenditures will be the
responsibility of the attendee’s own agency/department/company.
Transportation, Parking & Lunch Free Parking
Lunch is On Your Own