Conferences

Counter-Terrorism Training and Resources for Law Enforcement

This section offers links to workshops, conferences, symposia, and other events where law enforcement officers, first responders, and others can meet to exchange ideas and information. The events listed below feature advances in technology and best practices that are critical to strengthening the fight against terrorism.

2005 Conferences

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January 2005

18th Annual ASLET International Training Seminar and Law Enforcement Exposition
January 4–8, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida
Sponsored by the American Society for Law Enforcement Training (ASLET), this conference provides law enforcement with multidisciplinary tracks on firearms, instructional development, management supervision, survival, and tactical response. Specific topics to be addressed include investigating terrorist gatherings, terrorism's impact on school security, critical incident training, and simulation training. Online registration is available.

Fourth Annual Florida C.E.R.T. Conference
January 13–16, 2005 in Lakeland, Florida
Sponsored by the Florida CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Association, this fourth annual conference will focus on topics such as mitigation strategies, postdisaster recovery, crime scene preservation, water purification security, and working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A registration packet is available online.

Maritime Port and Cargo Security Summit
January 25–26, 2005 in San Diego, California
This conference will help identify critical areas for immediate action in combating terrorism and corruption at maritime ports. Workshop topics include maritime security, lessons learned from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, securing our nation's ports, improving hazardous material security, and reducing cargo theft.

Network Centric Warfare 2005
January 26–27, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA), Network Centric Warfare 2004 will provide a forum for training and information on network centric warfare, military operations, and joint training initiatives. Registration information and the agenda are available online.

First Annual National Conference on Environmental Sampling for Bio-Threat Agents
January 27–28, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland
Sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security and the Technical Support Working Group, this conference will create a forum for dialogue between government, industry, academia, and first responders to address critical issues in environmental sampling. Topics include lessons learned from the Anthrax attacks, agricultural and water security, and soil and air sampling standards.

Firehouse World Exposition and Conference
January 31–February 4, 2005 in San Diego, California
State-certified and college-level credit will be available for participants of this event, which has been designed for firefighter, hazmat, and other emergency and rescue personnel. Hands-on training and classroom sessions will be held.

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February 2005

Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities
February 1–2, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia; March 1–2, 2005 in San Francisco, California; and July 12–13, 2005 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
This 2-day workshop provides strategic resources to help facilities better prepare for, and recover from, any emergency or disaster. Specific topics include emergency action plans, emergency management teams, evacuation policies, and postevent restoration. Online registration is available. A sister workshop on Physical Security for Government Facilities is also being held.

Physical Security for Government Facilities
February 3–4, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia; and March 3–4, 2005 in San Francisco, California
This 2-day workshop provides risk management techniques to help identify and implement cost-effective security solutions. Online registration is available. A sister workshop on Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities is also being held.

26th Annual International Disaster Management Conference
February 3–6, 2005 in Orlando, Florida
Hosted by the Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation and directed at personnel and agencies involved with emergency preparedness, response, and disaster recovery, this conference provides training on topics such as nuclear incident response, terrorism preparedness for schools, hospital mass casualty response, and mass decontamination.

National Threat Symposium
February 8–9, 2005 in North Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsored by the Interagency OSPEC (Operations Security) Support Staff and the National Nuclear Security Administration, this 2-day symposium will focus on operations security, intelligence, threats to U.S. national security, and techniques for developing security awareness programs. The agenda is available online.

INTELCON: National Intelligence Conference and Exposition
February 8–10, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
The annual INTELCON Conference and Exposition will focus on the relationship between intelligence and national security. Session topics include trends in intelligence technology, intelligence sharing, maritime security, and terrorist profiling.

The 6th Annual Aviation Security Summit & Expo
February 9–11, 2005 in San Diego, California
Airport security professionals from the public and private sectors will analyze the new operational and regulatory dynamics of airport security.

FIBA/CSBS Anti Money Laundering and USA PATRIOT Act Compliance Conference
February 9–11, 2005 in Miami, Florida
Working together to achieve effective controls and practices against money laundering, the Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) are offering a compliance program for the financial industry. This conference will educate financial institutions about compliance in today's regulatory environment and about maintaining a competitive edge by using modern technology and best practices. An agenda and registration information are available online.

Winter 2005 Biometrics Summit
February 23–25, 2005 in Miami, Florida
This conference will showcase some of the latest applications in the government, banking, border control, and transportation industries. It is designed for executives in law enforcement, health care, aviation, government, homeland security, banking and finance, telecommunications, and computer security. Registration is available via the conference web site.

Medical Aspects of Consequence Management: Managing the Un-thinkable in the Era of Asymmetrical Threats
February 24–25, 2005 in Washington D.C.
This conference brings together experts in medical planning and consequence management to assist federal, state, local, and private stakeholders in shaping their organizations' roles in the medical consequence management mission. Topics to be covered include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear casualties. Online registration is available.

Beyond the U.S. War on Terrorism: Comparing Domestic Legal Remedies to an International Dilemma
February 25–26, 2005 in Charlottesville, Virginia
This workshop, sponsored by the University of Virginia and the U.S. Army War College, will explore the legal mechanisms different nations have used to respond to the 9/11 attacks and other terrorist activities. This event is open to the general public.

4th Annual Mid-Atlantic Network Security Forum
February 28–March 1, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by the Institute for Applied Network Security, this fourth annual conference will focus on intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability assessment and management, wireless security, and incident response. Online registration and an online agendaare available.

Preventing Bioterrorism: The 1st Interpol Global Conference
February 28–March 1, 2005 in Lyon, France
The 1st Interpol Global Conference, sponsored by Interpol with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, will work to strengthen law enforcement preparedness and develop effective police training. Senior police officials, relevant national and international governmental and nongovernmental agencies, academics, and scientists are welcome to attend. For further information about the conference or Interpol's bioterrorism unit, please e-mail Interpol.

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March 2005

Chemical & Biological Terrorism for Security Professionals
March 14, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida
This seminar, provided by the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute, explores the threat of chemical and biological terrorism as it applies to security professionals. The program examines the threat, scenarios of possible facility attacks, and measures for preventing and responding to chemical and biological attacks in a workplace environment.

Fourth Annual International Conference on Public Safety: Technology & Counter-Terrorism
March 14–15, 2005 in San Francisco, California
This conference will examine new trends and solutions to meet challenges in international port and border security, the sharing of law enforcement information and intelligence, cyber security and identity management, and biometrics identification. An agendaand registration information are available online.

23rd Annual Government/Industry Conference on Global Terrorism
March 14–16, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
Sponsored by ASIS International, this conference will focus on open communication between the public and private sector in relation to homeland security and domestic preparedness. Session topics include identification and mitigation of explosive threats, threats of bioterrorism and agroterrorism on the nation's food infrastructure, and global threats.

Principles of Protective Services and Detail Operations
March 20–22, May 15–17, and October 16–18, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida
This program, provided by the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute, includes classroom training and hands-on exercises to familiarize attendees with the functions of a protective operation and the dangers of relying on reactive skills alone.

B.A.T.T.L.E. 2005
March 21–25, 2005 in Ocean City, Maryland
The 2005 Basic Anti-Terrorism Training for Law Enforcement (B.A.T.T.L.E.) conference provides classroom and practical training to help local, state, and federal law enforcement officers and investigators, as well as intelligence personnel, to prepare to meet the challenges posed by the threat of terrorism.

Workshop on Biometrics and E-Authentication Over Open Networks
March 30–31, 2005 in Gaithersburg, Maryland
The objective of this 2-day workshop is to determine how biometrics can be used for remote e-authentication over open networks to meet the needs of the four authentication levels defined in the Office of Management and Budget's Memorandum "E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies" (OMB M-04-04). Further details and registrationare available online.

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April 2005

Arson/Explosives Investigation Foundation Specialty Course
April 4–8, 2005 in Diamond Springs, California
This course is designed for arson/explosives investigators and detectives assigned to fire, arson, and explosives investigations. Topics include investigative roles and responsibilities, identification of fires and explosives used in criminal acts, applicable laws, use of inspection and search warrants, practical application, and case review. The course is presented by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal/Arson and Bomb Investigations. Call 530-626-3190 to register or 530-647-5239 for further information.

TOPOFF 3 Full-Scale Exercise
April 4–8, 2005
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, TOPOFF 3 is designed to strengthen the nation's capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale terrorist attacks involving weapons of mass destruction. More than 10,000 participants representing more than 200 Federal, State, local, tribal, private sector, and international agencies and organizations and volunteer groups will be able to participate in a Full-Scale Exercise that simulates exercise a coordinated national and international response to a large-scale, multipoint terrorist attack.

2005 Global Homeland Security Solutions Conference and Exposition: Practical Solutions to Compelling Security Challenges
April 5–7, 2005 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
This technology summit will address key homeland security issues that the public and private sectors face and will explore both existing and new technologies that can enable homeland security solutions. It will also focus on strategies and guidelines needed to handle emergency situations such as terrorism, blackouts, epidemics, and environmental and natural disasters.

GIS in Homeland Security: Geospatial Considerations—Information Sharing and Data Fusion
April 7, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
Geospatial information technology can provide government managers and decisionmakers with the data they need to confidently confront a wide variety of threats, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, sabotage, and similar crises. This conference will focus on how information sharing and data fusion affect security priorities.

2005 AWWA Water Security Congress
April 10–12, 2005 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sponsored by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), this annual meeting will address such topics as The Safety Act, emergency response planning, surveillance and recovery planning, risk community, and overall water security.

Northeast Region Conference and Exhibition
April 13–14, 2005 in Boxborough, Massachusetts
This 19th annual convention, which is designed for laboratory professionals, has an education track on terrorism. Topics include biological, chemical, and radiological terrorism and the establishment of safe level-4 laboratories. At the convention, laboratory professionals can participate in medical lab programs; learn about new services, products, and instruments; and attend management and technical sessions.

Anti-Terrorism Officer Program
April 18–19, July 18–19, and October 10–11, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida
This program, provided by the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute, will prepare frontline security and police officers for deployment in environments where terrorism is a critical threat. The program explores contemporary terrorist methods and the basic anti-terrorism skills that all officers should possess.

Supply Chain Security in a New Business Environment: Spring 2005 Training Seminar
April 18–21, 2005 in Miami, Florida
This conference will focus on the need to improve supply chain security in the new business environment by strengthening the Customs/Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). Topics include new C-TPAT security criteria, validation processes, risk assessment, benefits, how to identify anomalies in the global supply chain, best practices, global terrorism threats, and contraband smuggling trends and concealment methods. The conference is open to certified C-TPAT members only.

Ohio Homeland Security Symposium
April 20�21, 2005 in Columbus, Ohio
Sponsored by the State of Ohio Security Task Force, this conference will provide first responders with training and workshops on issues such as hazmat response, the roles and capabilities of Citizen Corps, the National Incident Management System, vulnerability management, and grant writing. An agenda and registration information are available online.

Fire-Rescue Med 2005
April 20–22, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana
This conference presents classes and workshops on issues such as infectious disease control, grant proposals, emergency management services leadership and management, suicide bombers, and mass casualty incidents. Preconference sessions will be held April 18–19.

2005 New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference
April 25–29, 2005 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Sponsored by the New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association, this annual conference provides training and coordination and promotes the development of public and private partnerships in domestic preparedness planning, response and recovery, transportation, and mitigation in all types of emergencies. Specific topics will include school planning for emergencies, counter-terrorism preparedness, community mobilization, and hazmat transportation. Online registration is available.

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May 2005

Homeland Defense Training Conference: Maritime Security: A Look Ahead
May 2, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
Maritime security involves all activities that aim to protect our nation's ports and maritime systems. Annually, 7,500 foreign flagships make 51,000 calls in U.S. ports along 95,000 miles of coastline. Too much of what comes into these ports is not examined, leaving the United States open to catastrophic disasters that would paralyze the maritime community. This conference will examine what is being done to protect our nation's ports and to monitor the people and goods that enter them.

First Annual International Symposium on Agroterrorsim
May 2–6, 2005 in Kansas City, Missouri
This symposium will bring together representatives from law enforcement, agriculture and food processing industries, the scientific community, academia, health and medical personnel, and government to help prepare for and respond to threats directed at the nation's food supply. Topics will include the vulnerabilities of and risks and threats to the food and agricultural sectors, weapons of mass destruction, and emergency response and notification. An online agenda and registration information are available.

Homeland Defense Training Conference: Transportation and Border Security
May 3, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
The Transportation and Border Security conference, to be held in the same location as the maritime security conference listed above, will examine the future of border and transportation system security. The conference will address what needs to be done to protect our nation's borders, including the ports of entry along 7,500 miles of land that borders Canada and Mexico; what can be expected from DHS and other government agencies; and upcoming procurements.

DallasCon 2005: Professional Cyber Defense Conference
May 2–7, 2005 in Dallas, Texas
DallasCon, which is geared toward technical professionals, will focus on practical approaches to network and wireless security. Topics will include wireless hacking, network penetration, encryption, and computer vulnerabilities. Online registration is available.

2005 Michigan Homeland Security Training Conference
May 4–6, 2005 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Local, state, and federal speakers, as well as those from Canada and around the world, will provide critical information about the plans and preparations being implemented to protect the homeland. Topics will address issues directly involving emergency planners and managers, first responders, law enforcement officers, private industry, utilities, and health care providers.

IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics
May 19–20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia
The IEEE International Conference will focus on national and international homeland security research, specifically on the development of methodologies and tools used by analysts and researchers. The conference, which is sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will feature special tracks on intelligence analysis and terrorism informatics.

Criminal Intelligence Training Seminar of 2005
May 23–27, 2005 in Alexandria, Virginia
Sponsored by the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit and the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, this training seminar will focus on criminal intelligence, addressing topics such as intelligence sharing, border security, and international and domestic terrorism.

CPM 2005 West
May 24–26, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada
The CPM 2005 West Conference and Exhibition will provide a risk management curriculum for business and government professionals. Topics will include vulnerability assessment, biometrics implementation, emergency management, and infrastructure protection. An agenda and registration are available online.

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June 2005

GIS in Homeland Security: Spatial Technology Contributions to Health and National Preparedness
June 1, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
This training conference will focus on geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial technology, which are becoming vital tools for scientists and public health officials who investigate the cause and spread of deadly diseases around the world. This conference is one in a series of events that will examine GIS.

Psycho-social Aspects of Catastrophic Disasters: Preparing Healthcare Professionals for New Challenges in the Medical Arena
June 1–2, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
This conference will bring together national experts in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, medical planning, and disaster preparedness to help federal, state, local, and private stakeholders shape their organizations' roles in medical preparedness and consequence management missions. Online registration is available.

International Hazardous Materials Response Team Conference
June 2–5, 2005 in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, this conference brings together international experts, hazmat technicians, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and special rescue team professionals to examine topics such as mass decontamination, transportation security, weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, and personal protective equipment.

13th Annual IACSP Terrorism Trends & Forecasts Symposium
June 6–7, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts
The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals is holding its 13th annual trends and forecasts symposium to discuss topics such as future terrorism hotspots, infrastructure vulnerabilities, harbor security, nonlethal takedown, evacuation procedures, and new biometric technologies.

NFPA World Safety Conference & Exhibition
June 6�10, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, this conference provides more than 140 educational sessions focusing on emergency preparedness, planning, and response. Specific topics include emergency evacuation of people with disabilities, business continuity planning, respirator standards, and health and safety guidelines for first responders. An online agenda and registration are available.

Physical Security for Government Facilities: A Two-Day Workshop for Government Facilities Managers
June 7�8, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia and September 15�16 in Dallas, Texas
This workshop will teach basic defense measures (including protection basics for outside penetration) and how to develop countermeasures to reduce security risk. It will help participants create or improve their organizationwide security plans to strengthen their defenses against crime such as terrorist attacks, theft, vandalism, and intruders.

2005 Biodetection Technologies—The 7th Technologies: Technological Responses to Biological Agents
June 9–10, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland
The 2005 Biodetection Technologies conference will provide information about real-time rapid detection and identification of threats posed by biological agents. Topics will include identification of unconventional pathogenic agents, use of imaging to detect biological agents, early warning decontamination systems for water security, and detection of biological aerosols.

Assessing Terrorism Related Risk
June 13–14 and September 12–13, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida
This workshop, provided by the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute, will aid security and public safety planners in developing an effective methodology for evaluating terrorism-related risk. Attendees will be introduced to the various types of terrorism-related risk and will be walked through conducting a qualitative risk assessment. Exercises are used to aid participants in understanding risk assessment and in how to apply risk management principles in anti-terrorism and security planning.

Homeland Security Medical Executive Course
June 13–17, 2005 in Austin, Texas
Sponsored by the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, this course will train medical officers and staff to meet the challenges and complexities of a CBRNE event or natural disaster in the United States and its territories. Topics to be addressed include the National Response Plan (an overview), surveillance analysis/field epidemiology, public health response to CBRNE, and all-hazards preparedness.

6th IEEE Information Assurance Workshop
June 15�17, 2005 at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York
This workshop, which will offer networking opportunities for information assurance researchers and practitioners, will focus on new technologies involving data visualization, honeynet systems, and biometrics.

International Symposium on NBC Terrorism Defense
June 16–19, 2005 in Choshi, Japan
To help reduce the risk of chemical terrorism, Chiba Institute of Science has organized this international symposium on nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorism defense to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attack on the Tokyo subway by the Aum Shinrikyo cult. All oral presentations will be given in English, with simultaneous Japanese interpretation.

IABTI International In-Service Training Conference and Exhibition
June 19–24, 2005 in Palm Desert, California
The 33d International Training Conference, hosted by the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI), includes an electronics technology workshop, explosives exhibits, and explosive incident case histories and features a concurrent seminar for bomb technicians, bomb scene investigators, public safety officials, and equipment manufacturers.

SecurePort 2005: Western Hemisphere Port Security Conference and Trade Exhibition
June 22�24, 2005 in Miami, Florida
SecurePort 2005 will focus on maritime security issues. Session topics will include maritime security compliance, supply chain and cargo security, cruise shipping security, and multinational partnerships in port security. An online agenda and registration are available.

NSA's 2005 Annual Conference and Exhibition
June 25–29, 2005 in Louisville, Kentucky
The 2005 annual conference of the National Sheriffs' Association offers comprehensive, hands-on, solutions-oriented educational experiences for the law enforcement industry. This event will feature more than 500 exhibits and 40 workshops and seminars. An agenda and registration information are available online.

2005 National Environmental Health Association Educational Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition
June 26–29, 2005, Providence, Rhode Island
Sponsored by the National Environmental Health Association, this conference and exhibition will present more than 40 sessions on issues such as terrorism and all-hazards preparedness and prevention. Topics will include public health emergency response, terrorism preparedness, food safety and security, volunteer mobilization, community collaboration, and incident command. Online registration is available.

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July 2005

15th World Conference on Disaster Management
July 10–13, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness, this conference will focus on emergency response and management, business continuity planning, emergency communications and technologies, disaster relief and assistance, and community planning. Online registration is available.

Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities: A Two-Day Basic Workshop for Government Facilities Managers
July 12�13, 2005 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
This course will help participants create or improve their organizations' emergency management plans to ensure that all procedures and equipment are in place and that personnel needs are addressed so an agency can respond quickly and instinctively to an emergency situation. These performance processes are becoming more important, and may eventually be recognized (or mandated) by the federal government.

Third Annual Toxic Industrial Chemicals and Toxic Industrial Materials Symposium
July 12–14, 2005 in Richmond, Virginia
This symposium will provide government and industry officials with a broad overview of perceived threats, equipment requirements, and tools for identifying, defending against, and remediating incidents involving toxic industrial chemicals. The symposium will review military and homeland defense requirements for detection.

Annual Conference on Research and Evaluation: Evidence-Based Policies and Practices
July 18–20, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
This annual conference of the National Institute of Justice will connect policymakers and practitioners to the latest research findings in the criminal justice arena. This year's panels and workshops will include topics on technology innovation and law enforcement and terrorism.

Live Response: The Citizen Corps Councils
July 20, 2005 (2 p.m. e.t.)
Produced by the National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, this telecast will discuss the importance of leadership and how a Citizen Corps Council can enhance and manage a community's volunteer resources.

Combating Bioterrorism: Implementing Policies for Biosecurity
July 25�27, 2005 in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this workshop will focus on the collaborative response of public health, law enforcement, and national security agencies to a bioterrorist attack. Session topics include the anthrax outbreaks in the United States in 2001 and the former Soviet Union in 1979, the public health approach to a biological attack, vaccine development, and the expansion of the law enforcement approach to bioagents.

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August 2005

2005 National Forum on Policy, Programs, and Technology: "ChangingModels, Directions & Priorities�Old Issues/New Realities"
August 1�3, 2005 in Dana Point, California
As the nation continues to focus attention on the terrorist threat, both foreign and domestic, today's public safety environment must also change. This conference will examine the effects of this new environment in areas such as crimes against the elderly, cybercrime, criminal intelligence, and gang violence.

Infragard 2005 National Conference
August 9�11, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
This conference covers diverse areas such as computer security, seaport security, computer forensic investigative techniques, regulatory issues, cyber security for control systems, first responder training, and water supply protection. Anyone concerned with infrastructure protection issues�physical security or cyber security�will benefit from attending.

Radiological Emergency Planning, the New Face of Emergency Planning:Terrorism, Security, and the Public
August 9�12, 2005 at Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
In addition to offering training on responding to terrorist nuclear threats, this year's conference will address current issues related to crisis communications, new regulations, current initiatives, and protective procedures.

Fire Rescue International 2005
August 11–13, 2005 in Denver, Colorado
Sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, this conference will focus on first responder leadership, training, and operations. Topics will include incident management, weapons of mass destruction, all-hazards preparedness, and interoperable communications. Online registration is available.

National Conference for the Protection of American Communities
August 17�18, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas
This conference will focus on government and industrial technologies and services used to protect communities. In particular, it will address critical infrastructure protection and community collaboration.

Fundamentals of Medical Planning: A Two-Day Workshop in Support of Emergency Response in a Medical Environment
August 22�23, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
This workshop will provide resources and information to better prepare for and respond to an attack with weapons of mass destruction. Specific topics to be addressed include threat assessment, importance of medical intelligence, medical planning, emerging threats, and response/recovery operations. Register online here.

New Security Challenges: Policy Issues and Analytic Approaches
August 22�26, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by the RAND Corporation, this seminar reviews security challenges, analytical techniques, and policies regarding national security. Topics will include the nature of the current terrorist challenge, capabilities-based planning, high-resolution tactical models, and missile defense technologies and policy.

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September 2005

Contamination Monitoring Technologies
September 7�8, 2005 in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Because water utilities must be prepared for a variety of possible threats, including the potential for contamination, this seminar will familiarize attendees with the types and capabilities of available contamination monitoring technologies and will discuss emerging technologies for contamination monitoring. Participants will learn to evaluate contamination monitoring technologies for use in early warning systems and for analysis of contaminants during a suspected contamination event.

Detector/Sensor Research and Technology for Homeland and National Security
September 11�14, 2005 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Sponsored by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, this workshop will focus on technology-related solutions to national vulnerabilities, cyberterrorism, and biological threats.

Environmental Sciences Research Institute Homeland Security GIS Summit
September 12�14, 2005 in Denver, Colorado
This conference, sponsored by the Environmental Sciences Research Institute (ESRI), will address GIS tools, datasets, and partnerships that support emergency preparedness and public safety within organizations. It will also concentrate on current efforts and initiatives, and future requirements for operational best practices.

Investigating New Frontiers in Safety: ISASI Seminar 2005
September 12�16, 2005 in Fort Worth, Texas
Sponsored by the International Society of Air Safety Investigators, this annual training conference will provide opportunities for participants to learn about the latest technological trends in safety and accident investigation and to network with other professionals.

U.S. Maritime Security Expo
September 20–21, 2005 in New York City, New York
The 2005 Expo will focus on the protection of U.S. ports, harbors, bridges, cargo containers, power plants, offshore oil rigs, railroads, and cargo and passenger ships.

Innovations in Disaster Psychology 2005: Research Strategies and Methodology
September 22–24, 2005 in Rapid City, South Dakota
The Disaster Mental Health Institute's eighth annual conference, intended for health and mental health professionals, will celebrate innovations in research involving disaster psychology. The conference will feature breakthrough strategies and methodology. Participants will learn about the development and improvement of research programs in disaster psychology and how to more effectively evaluate research in disaster psychology. Online registration is available.

Live Response: WMD Exercises�Design and Execution
September 28, 2005 (2 p.m. e.t.)
Produced by the National Terrorism Preparedness Institute, this telecast will discuss how to develop, design, and execute exercises to practice responding to incidents of weapons of mass destruction.

Oklahoma Response to Terrorism
September 28�30, 2005 in Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Response to Terrorism Conference will provide first responders of all disciplines with current information on terrorism related issues, including workshops on avian flue, domestic terrorism, agro-terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction. Registration is available online.

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October 2005

International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts 2005 Training Conference
October 5�7, 2005 in Santa Barbara, California
This training conference features case presentations as well as educational seminars. Participants are encouraged to bring both open and closed cases for review and discussion by fellow and experienced members of the IABPA. Check the conference web site for frequent information updates.

Homeland Security Summit: Partnering for Preparedness
October 12�14, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
The Homeland Security Summit will discuss the national initiatives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including the National Response Plan (NRP), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), and National Preparedness Goals (NPG). Session topics will include emergency planning and preparedness, critical infrastructure protection, crisis communications and systems integration, and incident management and command systems.

Advanced Personal Protective Equipment: Challenges in Protecting First Responders
October 16–18, 2005 in Blacksburg, Virginia
Sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this conference allows first responders, government agencies, standards organizations, and manufacturers to discuss the challenges of and solutions offered by personal protective equipment for emergency first responders. Topics to be addressed include decontamination equipment, communication and tracking of first responders, incident management systems, responses to 9/11, anti-terrorism strategies for EMS personnel, and response to weapons of mass destruction.

Interoperability: Tools and Case Studies
October 17�19, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
The third Interoperability Conference offers an overview of some of the resources available to integrate military systems, as well as real-life case studies of interoperability initiatives in action from several military programs. Presenters will engage in a candid discussion about what has and has not worked for their programs.

Defending Against Terrorism: Intelligence, Analysis, and Operations
October 18–20, 2005 in Orlando, Florida
The International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association will hold its third annual training conference in fall 2005.

Computer-Based Simulations and Epidemic Disease Modeling
October 21, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
Presenters at this conference will discuss computer-based predictive modeling systems and the potential impact that information systems and technology may have on the advancement of public health and medical practitioners' response to infectious disease outbreaks and deliberate bioterrorism attacks. This event is sponsored by ANSER (Advancing National Strategies and Enabling Results), a nonprofit public service research corporation, and the Swedish Emergency Management Agency. Registration is free, but space is limited. For additional information, contact phi.vu@anser.org.

2005 Homeland Defense Symposium
October 24�27, 2005 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cosponsored by the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command, the 2005 symposium will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers and distinguished panels on breaking issues related to homeland security.

2005 Mid-Atlantic All Hazards Forum
October 25�28, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland
Focusing on the three phases of a hazard�readiness, response, and recovery�the forum's mission is to help build communication and forge relationships among states in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Specific topics to be addressed include interoperability, homeland security, Presidential directives, critical infrastructure protection, biohazards, and Citizen Corps.

IACSP Third Annual Global War on Terrorism Symposium
October 27, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
Conference participants will discuss ways to improve U.S. strategies for fighting terrorism, how India has succeeded in fighting terrorism, the terrorist threat to subway systems, traveling in high-risk environments, concerns surrounding MS-13, and much more.

Homeland Security Training Workshop: Learning About the Threat of Suicide Bombers
October 28, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
This counter-terrorism workshop sponsored by the International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals, is based on Israeli case studies and designed for advanced levels of government. The instructor, Tal Hannon, is the Chief Executive Officer of Demoman Ltd., an Israeli company authorized by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to export information about suicide bombing.

Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference & Exposition 2005
October 31–November 2, 2005 in San Diego, California
Sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Justiceand Homeland Security, this annual joint conference will highlight upcoming and newly available tools for first responders, providing a unique opportunity for first responders and industry, academic, and government officials to exchange ideas and address common needs and solutions. Conference registration opens on June 1, 2005.

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November 2005

Physical Security: Securing America One Building at a Time
(includes a special segment on the convergence of physical and IT security)
November 2�3, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia
Recognizing the vulnerability of U.S. power plants, computer networks, and oil facilities, officials want to better guard and strengthen these types of infrastructures. This conference will examine government programs, new initiatives, and funding to implement and support new levels of physical and cyber security. The program will include physical and cyber measures designed to safeguard personnel; prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, materials, and documents; safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft; and provide vulnerability analysis, as well as threat response, recovery, and mitigation. Check the conference web site for updates.

CPM 2005 East
November 2–4, 2005 in Orlando, Florida
The CPM 2005 East Conference and Exhibition will provide a risk management curriculum for business and government professionals. Topics will include vulnerability assessment, biometrics implementation, emergency management, and infrastructure protection.

ASIS Annual Bioterrorism Conference
November 7–8, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sponsored by ASIS International, this conference will focus on bioterrorism, including the potential for future biological attacks. The conference will dispel the myths surrounding bioterrorism and provide information about biological agents, medical effects of biological attacks, and efforts to counter the threat.

FireRescue 2005
November 10–13, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada
This conference and exposition will address specific needs of fire-rescue and emergency response professionals, including incident action planning, fire operations and tactics, response to weapons of mass destruction, and handling of emergency water supply in terrorist events.

Emergency Management: Local, Regional, and Global Successes
November 12–16, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona
Sponsored by the International Association of Emergency Managers, this annual conference is a forum for current trends, topics, and the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security.

The Antiterrorism Business Preparedness Conference
November 14, 2004 in New York, New York
This conference will cover multijurisdictional and public-private cooperative efforts, New York State Homeland Security strategies, the government remote-view espionage program, new FBI tactics to fight terrorism, and more.

22nd International Symposium on Ballistics
November 14�18, 2005 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association, this international symposium will focus on technical advances in ballistics. Specific technologies will include interior and exterior ballistics, launch dynamics, projective and warhead design, vulnerability, wound ballistics, body armor, and personal protection.

HazMat Explo 9
November 14�17, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsored by the Clark County Local Emergency Planning Committee, HazMat Explo is directed at the hazardous materials professional. Specific topics to be addressed include mass fatality operations involving CBRNE, radiological terrorism, hazmat transportation and cargo security, emergency preparedness and planning, and mass casualty response.

The 2005 Corporate Security, Business Continuity and Crisis ManagementConference: Emerging Threats to the Corporation�Strategies to Detect, Deter and Defuse Crises
November 17�18, 2005 in New York City
This conference will focus on strategies used in the private sector to protect companies against terrorism. The event will be of interest to senior executives, government officials, policy experts, and others who want to explore new strategies for limiting risk, controlling damage, maintaining critical operations, and stimulating recovery.

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December 2005

2005 Emergency Preparedness and Prevention and Hazmat Spills Conference
December 4�7, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland
Sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this conference will provide training programs and workshops on emergency preparedness, prevention, and response. Registration is available online.

Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities
December 8�9, 2005 in Orlando, Florida
This training workshop provides strategic resources to help government facilities prepare for and recover from any emergency or disaster. It will help attendees create or improve their organizationwide emergency management plans to ensure that all procedures are in place and that all equipment and personnel needs are addressed so the response to any emergency situation will be quick and instinctive. The performance processes taught in this workshop are becoming more important and may eventually be recognized (or mandated) by the federal government.

Issues in Transportation Security
December 12�14, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Sponsored by ASIS International, this event focuses on the latest trends in aviation and ground, railroad, and ground transportation security.

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