Training and Technical Assistance: Weapons of Mass Destruction

Counter-Terrorism Training and Resources for Law Enforcement

Weapons of Mass Destruction

This section is primarily for researchers and scientists who study the impact and defense of WMD, including proliferation prevention, disarmament, and weapons destruction. Topics include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive weapons, materials, and devices.

Courses & Programs
Providers of Onsite Training & Assistance
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Courses & Programs

2007 North American Police Work Dog Association National Explosive Detector Dog Workshop
Dates: January 8–12, 2007 in Tampa, Florida
Provider: North American Police Work Dog Association

Basic POST Blast Course
Dates (2005): May 2–6
Provider: Contact balvarez@leo.gov or rbornwmd@aol.com for further information.

Biodefense: Risk, Reality, and Solutions (Online Training)
Provider: New York Academy of Sciences

CBRNE Response
Date (2006): August 4
Contact: Please contact james.mead@usmc.mil no later than July 28, 2006 for more information and registration.

Chemical & Biological Terrorism for Security Professionals
Dates (2005): March 14
Provider: S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute

Command Policy and Procedures for Terrorism Tactics: Homicide Bombers
Dates (2006): April 10–11 and May 22–23
Provider: National Tactical Officers Association

Emergency Medical Services: Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents (Online Course)
Provider: National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center

Explosion Effects and Structural Design for Blast
Dates (2008): July 22–23
Provider: National Center for Explosion Resistant Design

Explosives—Post Blast Investigation
Dates (2005): February 28–March 4
Provider: Peace Officer Standards & Training

Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course
Dates (2005): April 11–15, June 6–10, and September 26–30
Provider: U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense

The History of Bioterrorism
Dates (2004): N/A (online video training course)
Provider: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Emergency Preparedness & Response

Hospital Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive Incidents Course (HM-CBRNE)
Date (2006): August 14–18, 2006

Incident Management/Unified Command for WMD/Terrorist Incidents
Dates (2005): March 22–24
Provider: (CA) Office of Emergency Services and the California National Guard Joint Forces Training Base

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings : Awareness (AWR 130)
Date (2005): December 9
Provider: Response to Emergencies and Disasters Institute

Law Enforcement HazMat/WMD Tactical Planning and Response Train-the-Trainer
Dates (2006): March 27–28 and April 10–11
Provider: National Tactical Officers Association

Managing the Threat of Suicide Bombers and Improvised Explosive Devices
Dates (2006): April 10–11
Provider: Homeland Defense Journal

Mining Engineering Degree with Explosives Engineering Emphasis (Ungraduate Degree)
Provider: Department of Mining Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla

National Response Plan: An Introduction (Online Course)
Provider: Emergency Management Institute

New Trends in Suicide Bombings—Awareness Symposium Multicasts
Dates (2006): March 15 and 19, 2006 (multicast)
Provider: Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security

Physical Security for Government Facilities—A Two-Day Workshop for Government Facilities Managers
Dates (2006): April 12–13
Provider: Homeland Defense Journal

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Associates-Level Program)
Dates (2004): Vary. Consult web site.
Provider: American Military University

Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness Level Training
Dates (2007): February 24, April 14, June 10, August 18, October 20, and December 15
Provider: Peace Officer Training Academy

Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Program
Dates (2005): January 10–14, April 25–29, and September 26–30
Provider: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Undergraduate-Level Certificate Program)
Dates (2004): Vary. Consult web site.
Provider: American Military University

WMD and the Intelligence Function
Dates (2005): TBD
Provider: S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute

WMD Emergency Medical Services Training
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

WMD Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician Training
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

WMD Hands-On Training Course
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

WMD Hazardous Material Technician Training Course
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

WMD Incident Command Training Course
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

(WMD) Instructor Training Certification Course
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

WMD Technical Emergency Response Training Course
Dates (2005): Vary. Please consult web site.
Provider: Center for Domestic Preparedness (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

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Providers of Onsite Training & Assistance

American Biological Safety Association

Defense Academics

Energetic Materials Research & Testing Center (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University

Law Enforcement Training Database (Bureau of Justice Assistance)

Office for Domestic Preparedness (Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program)

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Related Resources

Arson & Explosives National Repository (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms)