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.

2006 Conferences

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January 2006

CBRN Preparation and Effective Readiness to Acts of Terror
January 9–11, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This conference will feature two interactive workshops. The first workshop will enable delegates to explore the technology in use today to detect, measure, and determine the presence of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear sources in a defined environment. The second workshop will enable delegates to examine methods employed in effective decontamination and ultimate cleanup operations following a CBRN assault. Case histories will be reviewed, as well as legal constitutional matters pertaining to the CBRN environment.

2006 Railway Security Forum and Expo
January 30–31, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
In the wake of September 11 and the Madrid and London transit system bombings, the focus on how rail employees, riders, cargo, and infrastructure are protected has intensified. This second annual Railway Age conference on freight and passenger railroad security is open to anyone involved with rail security at any level.

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February 2006

Terrorism: Threats, Training, Tactics and Technology
February 13–15, 2006 in Fairfax, Virginia
Nationally renowned experts will gather to explore terrorism, emerging threats, training, tactics, and the technology available to assist those who must deal with these issues. Participants will explore some of the challenges and gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues.

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March 2006

First Radiological Device and Nuclear Event Symposium
March 7–9, 2006 in Richmond, Virginia
Recent terrorist activity, including the emerging threat of radiological dispersal devices (RDDs), renewed nuclear threats from foreign nations, and the reemergence of nuclear power with its special requirements for security throughout the nuclear fuel cycle, require the development of new technical tools, emergency response procedures, and medical treatments within both the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sectors.

2006 Symposium: Justice and Public Safety Information Sharing: Effective Decisionmaking for a Safer America
March 13–15, 2006 (preconference workshops March 12) in Washington, D.C.
This symposium will focus on overcoming barriers to improved justice and public safety by creating bonds between information-sharing partners, developing a clear link between reengineered processes and adopting information-sharing standards, prioritizing funding challenges, and making informed policy decisions about data and information security and privacy.

Second Annual IT Security & Infrastructure Protection Conference
March 21, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
With more than 85 percent of critical infrastructures owned and operated by private industry, a partnership is needed between the private sector and the federal government to secure the homeland. This conference will offer presentations by experts who will help identify and assess current and future threats, map those threats against infrastructure vulnerabilities, issue timely warnings, and take preventive action.

Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism
March 21–23, 2006 in Houston, Texas
This conference will discuss “the basics” of what mental health providers, crime victim assistance professionals, faith-based counselors, chaplains, and others in direct contact with victims need to know to provide appropriate mental health support following incidents involving criminal mass victimization.

2006 Homeland Security Conference
March 27–30, 2006 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The South Central Pennsylvania Regional Counter-Terrorism Task Force is sponsoring this conference to provide training and networking opportunities for its members. For more information or to register, e-mail or call 1–800–222–4222, extension 2607.

Electronic Surveillance Methods for Law Enforcement Investigators
March 27–31, 2006 in Indianapolis, Indiana
This conference will feature intermediate to advanced training in methods of electronic intercepts and applications of standard and clandestine intercept devices, such as audio, video, RF, and TSCM. 

Medical Aspects of Disaster Management—Managing the Consequences of Natural, Emerging and Asymmetrical Threats
March 29–30, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This conference will bring together leading experts in the field of medical planning and consequence management to help federal, state, local, and private stakeholders become better informed, and to ultimately help shape their organization's role in the medical consequence management mission.

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April 2006

Managing the Threat of Suicide Bombers and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
April 10–11, 2006 in San Francisco, California
This conference will cover different bombing methods that terror groups use, techniques for detecting suicide terrorists, what an effective protective policy might look like, and attempted and actual incidents that have occurred in the United States and overseas. It will explain how to conduct building and vehicle searches and evacuations, mitigate bombing attacks, and understand the sources, costs, and evaluation of physical security enhancements.

B.A.T.T.L.E. 2006: Basic Anti-Terrorism Training for Law Enforcement
April 10–14, 2006 in Ocean City, Maryland
The B.A.T.T.L.E. conference brings valuable hands-on and classroom training to local, state, and federal law enforcement investigators and intelligence personnel. Speakers come from a broad range of subject matter experts, including experienced investigators and case agents, military specialists, intelligence professionals, and recognized academic experts. This conference is restricted to sworn local, state, and federal law enforcement officers only.

Southwest Homeland Security Conference: Securing the Southwest Together
April 18–19, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona
Homeland security professionals, response agencies, and elected officials in the southwestern states share unique challenges when it comes to keeping citizens and infrastructure safe. This conference will bring colleagues together to develop interstate collaboration, strengthen trust and relationships between all homeland security partners, and foster homeland security leadership.

Fifth Annual International Counterterrorism Conference: Private and Public Partnerships
April 20–21, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This conference will feature leading-edge advancements in counterterrorism technologies, global perspectives on policy and homeland security issues, presentations by senior executive subject matter experts, and networking opportunities with international homeland security professionals.

Homeland Security and Terrorism Analysis Course
April 24–26, 2006 in Columbia, Maryland
The Howard County Police Department is hosting an intensive 3-day Homeland Security and Terrorism Analysis course for intelligence officers, investigators, crime and intelligence analysts, and law enforcement executives, supervisors, and managers. The course will be presented by the Alpha Group Center for Crime and Intelligence Analysis and taught by Michael Ronczkowski, a 20-year veteran and Captain of the Miami-Dade Police Department. For more information, contact gbelleville@co.ho.md.us.

2006 GFIRST National Conference—GFIRST: A Nation Working Together to Secure Cyberspace
April 30–May 1, 2006 in Orlando, Florida
The Government Forum of Incident Responders and Security Teams (GFIRST) will hold its second annual conference focusing on identifying and improving information gathering and dissemination techniques, demonstrating proven information exchange methodologies, and providing superior training to incident responders, chief information security officers, and other important players in the cyber security field.

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May 2006

Psychosocial Aspects of Complex Emergencies: Preparing Healthcare and Other Professionals for New Challenges in the Medical Arena
May 2–3, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This conference will bring together experts in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, medical planning, and disaster preparedness who recognize the psychosocial aspects of catastrophic disasters and plan for their role in managing these complex issues, and who have taken leadership roles in the development of planning strategies to deal with a variety threats, including those capable of producing major mental health challenges.

Fundamentals of Psychological Preparedness for Human Remains Exposure(HRE) Workshop: Preparing for the Worst
May 3, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This event will be held in conjunction with the Psychosocial Aspects of Complex Emergencies Conference to be held May 3, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

Fundamentals of Psychological Preparedness for Human Remains Exposure (HRE) Workshop: Preparing for the Worst
May 3, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This conference will teach individuals and organizations the fundamental aspects of preparing psychologically for handling human remains if a disaster strikes. It will help participants identify the psychological, emotional, and physiological risk factors involved in handling human remains, and help them create their organization's own strategies and training programs.

Managing Evacuation: Ripple Effects of Terrorism and Natural Disasters
May 3–4, 2006 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Although much has been done to make our cities safer in this age of terrorism, more needs to be done to understand the impact that an evacuation would have on small towns and counties near large cities. This conference will initiate a dialogue between local officials, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of disaster management, homeland security, criminal justice, and emergency management.

INTELCON: 2nd Annual National Intelligence Conference and Exposition
May 7–9, 2006 in Bethesda, Maryland
INTELCON is a major annual national conference and exposition on intelligence and the relationship between intelligence and national security. By combining a high-quality educational program, which emphasizes practical applications and techniques, with a full-scale vendor exposition, the event attracts a wide audience of intelligence professionals and vendors from both the public and private sectors.

Deviant Groups, Movements, Cults & Religions
May 8–12, 2006 in Fort Worth, Texas
This conference will address the importance of understanding the beliefs, motives, and actions of groups driven by religious beliefs that may conflict with American legal and social norms.

Electronic Surveillance Methods for Law Enforcement Investigators
May 8–12, 2006 in O'Fallen, Missouri
This conference will feature intermediate to advanced training in methods of electronic intercepts and applications of standard and clandestine intercept devices, such as audio, video, RF, and TSCM.

Ohio Homeland Security Symposium
May 10–11, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio
To be held in conjunction with the Intergovernmental Technology Conference, this symposium will bring together different disciplines and communities that are critical to the success of homeland security efforts, including the areas of police, fire, hospitals, health care, schools, political leaders, security, banking, insurance, transportation, agriculture, food distribution, and information technology.

Maritime Security: A Look Ahead
May 17, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
The recent controversy surrounding possible foreign corporate control of U.S. port operations has highlighted the critical role of maritime security in protecting our nation's borders. The Maritime Security Conference will examine issues concerning public and private sector collaborations to protect our nation's ports and maritime systems, particularly where are we today, and who are the players; how vulnerable are our ports; what are the current challenges; and what is currently being done to improve the security of our nation's ports?

IEEE International Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI-2006)
May 22–24, 2006 in San Diego, California
This conference will focus on the science of intelligence and security informatics (ISI), the development and use of advanced information technologies, including methodologies, models and algorithms, infrastructure, systems, and tools, for national, international, and homeland security-related applications through an integrated technological, organizational, and policy-based approach. ISI also encompasses the areas of terrorism research, intelligence analysis, and security-related public policy.

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June 2006

Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities
June 1–2, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This 2-day workshop will address comprehensive preparation for and recovery from any emergency or disaster. Workshop topics include creating or improving your emergency management plan, how to train staff to react to emergency situations, the possible aid available to your organization, and regulations you must comply with to keep your facility and staff safe. Online registration is available.

Second Annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference
June 5–6, 2006 in Findley, Ohio

Homeland Port Security Conference
June 6–7, 2006 in New York, New York
This conference will take decisionmakers through real-time simulations of simultaneous terrorist attacks against key maritime assets in the United States, requiring panelists to identify critical issues and challenges.

Explosives Detection Conference
Technical Support Working Group, Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office
June 12–16, 2006 in Miami, Florida
This conference will provide a venue for participants from government, academia, and industry to share information on existing capabilities, discuss ongoing research and development, learn about requirements for operational use of explosives detection systems, and focus future research and development in the field of explosives detection. Attendance is by invitation only, at the sole discretion of the Technical Support Working Group. If you would like to attend, please register on the web site using code TSW73414. You will receive a response via e-mail.

The DOD Security Clearance Training Workshop
June 13–14, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This 2-day workshop addresses the importance and process of obtaining a security clearance, as well as the convergence of collateral and special compartmented intelligence (SCI) clearances.

Managing Today's Threats to Homeland Security With a Special Focus on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
June 15, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This conference is specifically designed to give a quick snapshot of how government and industry are addressing the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat—from policy decisions to recent research and technology development.

National Sheriffs' Association 2006 Annual Conference
June 17–21, 2006 in Orlando, Florida
The agenda for this year's National Sheriffs' Association conference includes workshops on court security, disaster and critical incident management, law enforcement communications, Nlets and the National Security Agency, homeland security planning, and lessons learned from the United Kingdom and Israel about fighting terrorism. Registration is available on the conference web site.

16th World Conference on Disaster Management
June 18–21, 2006 in Toronto, Canada
The 16th World Conference on Disaster Management will provide an opportunity for those interested in emergency management, business continuity, and related fields to meet, learn, and develop ongoing relationships with international experts from more than 50 countries.

2006 Terrorist/Trafficker Conference
June 18–22, 2006 in Reno, Nevada

6th International Conference on Complex Systems
June 25–30, 2006 in Quincy, Massachusetts
This conference will investigate those properties or characteristics that are common to the very different complex systems now under study, and encourage cross-fertilization among the many disciplines involved.

Critical Infrastructure Resilience: Withstanding Multihazards: Beyond Planning and Prevention
June 26–28, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
At this conference, participants will discuss the challenges of resiliency while maximizing interoperability and shared services in a time of increasing global security threats.

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July 2006

SANSFIRE 2006
July 5–13, 2006 in Washington D.C.
Security classes, exhibits, and keynote and plenary presentations will highlight this nine-day conference on computer security. Featured keynotes will include Networks Under Fire: The SANS Internet Storm Center and Network Early Warning Systems.

Terror at Beslan: Lessons for America
July 12, 2006 in Washington, D.C., and October 31, 2006 in Los Angeles, California
At this seminar, a case study of the terrorist attack on a school in Beslan, Russia during September 2004, participants will learn about solutions to potential school vulnerabilities before and during a terrorist attack.

Enforcement Expo
July 12–13, 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio
The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio and the Enforcement Expo event advisory board have developed a relevant and timely conference program featuring leading law enforcement experts. Sessions will address tactical, administrative, and technological issues; labor relations; and terrorism/homeland security.

The NIJ Conference: Criminal Justice Research, Development, and Evaluation in the Social and Physical Sciences
July 17–19, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This annual conference brings together criminal justice scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the local, state, and federal levels to share the most recent findings from research and technology. New developments in technology that increase public safety will be featured, with a heavy emphasis on the benefits to researchers and practitioners who work together to make effective evidence-based policies and practices. Panel topics are listed on the conference web site.

Combating Bioterrorism/Pandemics: Implementing Policies for Biosecurity
July 24–26, 2006 in Cambridge, Massachusetts
This conference will address the new challenges bioterrorism poses for governmental agencies that now have the added responsibility of ensuring biosecurity. Public health, law enforcement, and national security agencies all face new priorities, including learning to collaborate with each other.

Homeland Security for the 21st Century (PDF)
July 24–26, 2006 in Mystic, Connecticut

Target Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment
July 25–27, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas
Preview a short video about this training seminar.

COPS 2006 National Community Policing Conference—Community Policing: Leading the Way to a Safer Nation
July 27–29, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This conference will emphasize how community policing is smart policing and relevant in responding to everything from natural disasters to domestic security concerns in addition to other public safety responses and functions.

2006 National Forum on Criminal Justice and Public Safety: Gathering Threats to America's Safety
July 31–August 2, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland
State, tribal, and local criminal justice practitioners and decisionmakers will benefit from this conference, which will spotlight program and enforcement strategies for tackling the challenges and threats posed by domestic and international gangs, drug trafficking and abuse, and the methamphetamine epidemic.

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August 2006

72nd Annual Conference and Exposition: APCO International
August 6–10, 2006 in Orlando, Florida
Conference topics will include telecommunications training, recruitment and retention management, and planning; 911 call taking and resource dispatch; VoIP regulatory and legislative issues; interoperability; leading public safety communications of the Association of Public-Safety Officials International; and homeland security.

Homeland Security Management Institute National Conference
August 9, 2006 in Rochester, New York
Participants of this conference will hear experts at the local, state, and federal levels discuss tactics to protect against evolving terrorist threats. Presenters will discuss the nature of pandemic outbreaks and how these could affect schools, businesses, and everyday life, as well as how homeland security funding is allocated and how it may be used.

2006 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Security Conference: Raising the Bar for Security
August 21–25 in Baltimore, Maryland
This conference is expected to draw Internet technology planning managers and security practitioners, such as information systems security officers, designated accrediting authorities, information systems security managers, and system/network administrators, as well as physical and personnel security managers and communications security personnel. An agenda, workshop information, and registration information are available on the conference web site.

Organized Crime, Gang, Criminal Intelligence, and Terrorism Training Conference
August 22–25, 2006 in Sacramento, California
This conference will provide law enforcement officials with practical information on organized criminal groups and terrorism in California, as well training in effective and legitimate applications of the criminal intelligence process.

International Disaster Reduction Conference
August 27–September 1, 2006 in Davos, Switzerland
This conference will address a broad range of risks, including those relating to pandemics and endemics, terrorism, climate change, and natural hazards. Risks of a technical, biological, and chemical nature will also be discussed at this event.

The 2006 Conference on Terrorism and Asian Organized Crime
August 28–September 1, 2006 in Anaheim, California
This conference will provide updated information on terrorism and Asian organized crime investigations and supply data on Asian gangs and other criminal groups affecting the world today. It will furnish attendees with training in how to handle these investigations and how to combat these specialized criminal activities. The conference will comprise lectures, presentations, and handouts from internationally and nationally recognized experts.

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September 2006

8th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition
September 6–8, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia
At this conference, the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and Defense will highlight the technology and training tools available and being developed for the first responder community. This conference offers a unique opportunity for first responders, business and industry representatives, academicians, and elected federal, state, and local stakeholders to network, exchange ideas, and address common critical incident technology and preparedness needs and solutions. More than 150 exhibits are expected. Hotel reservations and attendee registration will open April 1, 2006. A 10 percent early registration discount will be applied to attendee registrations paid in full before July 1, 2006.

Security for Schools
September 14–15, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
In October 2004, the U.S. Department of Education recommended that schools increase their security and emergency preparedness in light of the terror attack on a school in Beslan, Russia , months earlier. At this conference, participants will learn about the latest techniques and technologies for school health and safety planning, preparation, response, wellness, and recovery.

National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) 2006 Annual Conference
September 18–22, 2006 in Orange Beach, Alabama
At this conference, emergency managers will discuss challenges, share solutions, grow professionally, and network with peers. Attendees will learn about shaping the future of homeland security and emergency management, strengthen relationships with partner organizations, and discuss NEMA's views on all-hazards emergency preparedness.

2006 Annual National Association for Justice Information Systems Conference
September 19–22, 2006 in Boca Raton, Florida
This conference will place heavy emphasis on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN).

The Biometric Consortium Conference
September 19–21, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland
This conference will address the important role that biometrics can play in the identification and verification of individuals by examining biometric-based solutions for homeland security (e.g., airport security, travel documents, visas, border control, prevention of ID theft) as well as the use of biometrics in other applications such as point of sale and large-scale enterprise network environments. For more information, please visit the 2006 Biometric Consortium Conference and the 2006 Biometric Technology Expo web sites.

U.S. Maritime Security Expo
September 19–20, 2006 in New York City, New York
This exposition will address the protection of ports, harbors, bridges, cargo containers, power plants, offshore oil rigs, railroads, and cargo and passenger ships.

First Biological Sampling and Detection Symposium
September 20–22, 2006 in Richmond, Virginia
This conference will discuss sampling and detecting biological warfare agents. Professionals in the first responder, homeland and military defense, and system development sectors may expect information exchange, broad community contacts, and multidimensional views of these common problems.

4th Annual Public Health Information Network (PHIN) Conference
September 25–27, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia
This conference is dedicated to the vision of the Public Health Information Network, which encompasses developing and using information systems to address a number of public health issues. These include early event detection, surveillance and monitoring, epidemiologic case investigation and outbreak management, partner communications and alerting, countermeasure/response administration, distance learning and knowledge management, and laboratory and clinical data management from both the public and private sectors.

The Homeland Security Summit 2006
September 26–29, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
The summit will feature multiple curriculum tracks, including all hazards emergency planning, critical infrastructure protection, pandemic preparedness and response, management for NIMS compliance, and planning to meet the national incident management systems framework.

Managing the Threat of Suicide Bombers and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
September 26–27, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This conference is designed for advanced levels of government and security personnel and will provide relevant information about the motivation, training, equipment, techniques, and operational methods that terrorist bombers use, with particular focus on the suicide bomber. Participants will also learn about other terrorism countermeasures, including how to prepare an effective response plan for a bomb threat and for an actual bombing.

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October 2006

Homeland Defense Symposium
October 2–5, 2006 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
This fourth annual symposium will bring the Defense and Homeland Security Departments together with academia, corporate America, and the media to discuss homeland defense and security, civil support, emergency response, and the mission areas of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command.

Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism
October 3–5, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona
This course provides mental health professionals, crime victim service providers, chaplains, and others who directly serve victims with the information and skills they need to help victims and communities cope with and recover from incidents of mass violence and terrorism.

Terrorism Awareness and Prevention Conference
October 12–13, 2006 in Mashantucket, Connecticut
This conference will discuss terrorism trends and threats, intelligence gathering and the private security sector, case studies from Israel and their implication on U.S. security, and preparedness, risk assessment, and prevention.

113th Annual IACP Conference: Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition
October 14–18, 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts
This annual International Association of Chiefs of Police gathering enables professionals to examine the state of the police industry through seminars, forums, and technical workshops. Topics for this year's conference include homeland security, multidiscipline technology projects (such as those involving police, transportation, fire, and emergency medical services), information system design and support, wireless data communications, and integration and interoperability program and funding issues. Registration for this conference is available online.

On the Scene and Behind the Screen: The Analyst's Role
October 16–18, 2006 in Mesa, Arizona
This inaugural training conference, sponsored by the Arizona Association of Crime Analysts, will include hands-on classes and training, presentations, networking opportunities, vendors, and much more. More information will be available soon on the conference web site.

Border Management Summit
October 23–25, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement sponsors this opportunity for attendees to discuss the challenges faced by securing air, sea, and land borders while facilitating expeditious travel in and out of the country. National and international border security experts will host more than 30 breakout sessions exploring policy, procedure, and technology.

2006 Economic Crime Summit
October 24–25, 2006 in Providence, Rhode Island
Now in its 10th year, this summit continues to provide a forum for speakers to reach law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, regulators, corporate risk management and loss-control professionals, researchers, educators, and victim service advocates. Among this year's key topics are terrorism and white collar crime.

International Security Conference
October 24–25, 2006 in New York, New York
New security threats emerge daily, and even the most advanced security systems can become instantly obsolete without the right policies and procedures behind them. This information security event will provide you with access to the most advanced, most effective technologies for protecting your valuable data from hackers and other security risks associated with today's information technology. 

International Counter Terrorism Officers Association 4th Annual Conference
October 24–26, 2006 in New York, New York
This conference discusses information sharing, international networking, and counter-terrorism as paramount to combating global terrorism.

Countering IEDs: Protect Forces From the Ongoing Asymmetric Threat of IEDs
October 24–25, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This conference will provide the practical information required to counter improvised explosive device (IED) threats, with a focus on combining training and technology and evaluating technological capabilities. Detection techniques, threat assessment, and planning and policies for counteracting terrorism will also be discussed. Military, police, and security industry counter-terrorism specialists, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, bomb disposal experts, and others will find this event of interest.

2nd National Conference on Environmental Sampling and Detection for Bio-Threat Agents
October 25–27, 2006 in New York, New York
At this conference, members of government, industry, and academia and first responders will address critical issues in environmental sampling and biodetection.

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2006 Disaster Mental Health Conference (PDF)
November 8–11, 2006 in Casper, Wyoming
The theme of this conference is “Taking Charge in Troubled Times: Response, Resilience, Recovery, and Follow-up.” Topics will include cultural concerns, ethnicity, political concerns, religious considerations, children, and mitigation, among others.

Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities
November 9–10, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia
At this conference, participants  will discuss strategic resources for preparing for and recovering from any emergency or disaster. The events following the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina showed that government and private agencies at the local, state, and federal levels are not collectively as equipped as they could be to effectively prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from a crisis of significant proportion.

2006 Scientific Conference on Chemical & Biological Defense Research
November 13–15, 2006 in Hunt Valley, Maryland
This conference is unclassified and will consist of invited and contributed papers, as well as poster presentations. Members of government, academia, and industry are encouraged to attend.

5th Annual Light Armored Vehicles & Stryker Summit: Light Armored Vehicles Summit
November 13–15, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement's conference will discuss current and future light armored vehicles, vehicle modifications, armor and materials technologies, active protection systems, susceptibility and vulnerability, countermeasures, and more.

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Expo
November 13–15, 2006 in Orlando, Florida
This exposition brings together homeland security and disaster preparedness suppliers under the auspices of the International Association of Emergency Managers.

7th Annual Security Conference and Exhibition
November 15–16, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
Under increased pressure to overcome cyber-security threats, protect the homeland against terror attacks, and prepare for natural disasters, government agencies must evaluate alternative solutions. This conference attracts senior managers, chief executive officers, program managers, and technologists from federal, state, and local governments, along with their industry partners, who collectively have the mandate to implement these projects within their operations.

Securing New Ground: The Business of Security
November 15–16, 2006 in New York, New York
Securing New Ground™ draws participants from the security, financial, and government sectors. Attendees have the opportunity to network with security industry leaders; learn about the shifting industry landscape, uncovering new sources of revenue, and what attracts investors; and receive a complimentary copy of the 2006 Lehman Brothers' Security Report.

4th International Aviation Security Technology Symposium
November 27– December 1, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
This symposium is the premier U.S. government forum on advancing aviation security technology, policy, and procedures. It is held every 5 years by the National Safe Skies Alliance, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate and Transportation Security Administration.

Texas Homeland Security Conference 2006
November 27– December 1, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas
This conference will focus on prevention, protection, response, and recovery, with workshop topics including emergency management, port security, mass care and evacuations, and response teams. Emergency management and homeland security professionals first responders, volunteer personnel, law enforcement, and federal, state, and local officials engaged in preparedness, response, and recovery are encouraged to attend.

Physical and Critical Infrastructure Resilience Conference
November 28, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This conference will address approaches to securing critical infrastructure, constructing and maintaining your own risk assessment, effective partnerships, and reducing vulnerabilities. Speakers will discuss tools and methods currently in use to secure facilities, as well as those that need to be developed to provide consistent, integrated, and objective guidance facility security.

Terrorism Conference
November 28–30, 2006 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
The International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors' Terrorism Conference will feature the following sessions: “The Bulletproof Mind,” “Explosives Recognition for the Patrol Officer,” “Officer Survival in a Terror Attack,” “Combating Homeland Maritime Terror,” “Al Qaeda's Threat to Our Children,” and “Law Enforcement Response to Islamic Extremists.” Additional sessions/details will be provided as they become available.

Innovations in Justice: Information Sharing Strategies and Best Practices
November 28–30, 2006 in San Diego, California; February 6–8, 2007 in Houston, Texas; March 27–29, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and June 4–6, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida
Local and state agency leaders, policymakers, project managers, and technical staff are invited to attend these regional conferences, where participants will learn about planning, managing, and implementing technology solutions for information sharing systems. Experts will discuss the latest innovative solutions in justice, public safety, and information sharing, including key developments in critical areas.

2006 National Summit on Border Security and Illegal Immigration Management
November 29­–December 1, 2006 in Arlington, Virginia
This conference will examine patterns of illegal immigration, and interdiction strategies; and will highlight law and initiative trends at the federal, state and local level, as well as their potential use in your jurisdiction. Attendees will learn about enhancing immigrant management through the use of proactive communitywide initiatives. 

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