This web page lists the most recent additions to the Counter-Terrorism Training and Resources for Law Enforcement web site.

Week of 2/28/05

• Al Qaeda: Profile and Threat Assessment (PDF) (K. Katzman, Congressional Research Service, February 10, 2005)

• Al Qaeda: Statements and Evolving Ideology (PDF) (C.M. Blanchard, Congressional Research Service, February 4, 2005)

• Aviation Security: Measures for Testing the Impact of Using Commercial Data for the Secure Flight Program (PDF) (U.S. Government Accountability Office, February 2005)

• Bt ToolBox: A Web-based Resource Center for Bioterrorism Preparedness

• Concealed Threat Detection: Pre-emptive Monitoring Tool or Invasion of Privacy?
  Dates (2005): March 2 (12:30–2 p.m.)
  Provided by The National Academies

• Food Safety: Experiences of Seven Countries in Consolidating Their Food Safety Systems (PDF) (U.S. Government Accountability Office, February 2005)

• Homeland Security: Some Progress Made, but Many Challenges Remain on U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (PDF) (U.S. Government Accountability Office, February 2005)

• Intelligence Issues for Congress (PDF) (R.A. Best, Jr., Congressional Research Service, February 1, 2005)

• International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association

• Latin America: Terrorism Issues (PDF) (M. Sullivan, Congressional Research Service, January 14, 2005

• National Incident Management System Capability Assessment Support Tool (NIMCAST)

• NSA's 2005 Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 25–29, 2005 in Louisville, Kentucky

• Nuclear Power Plants: Vulnerability to Terrorist Attack (PDF) (C. Behrens and M. Holt, Congressional Research Service, February 4, 2005)

• READI: Response to Emergencies and Disasters Institute, The George Washington University

• Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference & Exposition 2005, October 31–November 2, 2005 in San Diego, California

• Technology, Policy, and Cultural Dimensions of Biometric Systems: A Workshop
  Dates (2005): March 15–16
  Provided by the Whither Biometrics Committee (The National Academies' Computer Science and Telecommunications Board)

• Tracking Current Federal Legislation and Regulations: A Guide to Basic Sources (PDF) (C.D. Davis, Congressional Research Service, January 13, 2005)

Week of 2/21/05

• B.A.T.T.L.E. 2005, March 21–25, 2005 in Ocean City, Maryland

• Emerging Threats to National Security (PDF) (RAND Corporation, February 2005)

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

• Extreme Tactical Emergency Medical Support
  Dates (2005): May 2–6

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

• Fire-Rescue Med 2005, April 20–22, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana

• Homeland Security: Agency Plans, Implementation, and Challenges Regarding the National Strategy for Homeland Security (PDF) (U.S. Government Accountability Office, January 2005)

• Homeland Security: Process for Reporting Lessons Learned from Seaport Exercises Needs Further Attention (PDF) (U.S. Government Accountability Office, January 2005)

• Hot Programs at Community Colleges (PDF) (American Association of Community Colleges, October 2004)

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

• Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University

• International Symposium on NBC Terrorism Defense, June 16–19, 2005 in Choshi, Japan

• Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools (Online Course)
  Provided by the Emergency Management Institute (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Week of 2/14/05

• Anthrax Vaccine: What You Need to Know (PDF) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 2003)

• Continuity of Government: Current Federal Arrangements and the Future (PDF) (H.C. Relyea, Congressional Research Service, January 7, 2005)

• Defending Against Terrorism: Intelligence, Analysis, and Operations, October 18–20, 2005 in Orlando, Florida

• Emergency Preparedness and Counter-Terrorism Strategies for Correctional Institutions
  Provided by the National Institute of Corrections

• Human Resources at U.S. Ports of Entry to Protect the Public's Health: Interim Letter Report (Institute of Medicine, The National Academies, 2005)

• Information Sharing for Homeland Security: A Brief Overview (PDF) (H.C. Relyea and J.W. Seifert, Congressional Research Service, January 10, 2005)

• Martial Law and National Emergency (PDF) (H.C. Relyea, Congressional Research Service, January 7, 2005)

• New Way to Block Pox Shows Promise in Lab Study; Finding May Lead to Better Antiviral Drugs (National Institutes of Health, NIH News, February 1, 2005)

• Public Preparedness: A National Imperative Symposium Report (PDF) (George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute, 2004)

• Supply Chain Security in a New Business Environment: Spring 2005 Training Seminar, April 18–21, 2005 in Miami, Florida

• Terrorist Attacks and National Emergencies Act Declarations (PDF) (H.C. Relyea, Congressional Research Service, January 7, 2005)

• What We Learn About Smallpox from Movies—Fact or Fiction (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Week of 2/7/05

• 23rd Annual Government/Industry Conference on Global Terrorism, March 14–16, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia

• ASIS Annual Bioterrorism Conference, November 7–8, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Border Security: Fences Along the U.S. International Border (PDF) (B. Nuñez-Neto and S.R. Viña, Congressional Research Service, January 13, 2005)

• Emergency Medical Services: Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents (Online Course) Provided by the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center

• FIBA/CSBS Anti Money Laundering and USA PATRIOT Act Compliance Conference, February 9–11, 2005 in Miami, Florida

• Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
  Dates (2005): Monthly. Please consult web site.
  Provided by the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

• Lasers Aimed at Aircraft Cockpits: Background and Possible Options to Address the Threat to Aviation Safety and Security (PDF) (B. Elias, Congressional Research Service, January 26, 2005)

• Fact Sheet: Radio Frequency Identification Technology (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

• Security Threat Assessments for Hazmat Drivers (PDF) (P.F. Rothberg, Congressional Research Service, January 25, 2005)

• Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector (PDF) (C. Copeland and B. Cody, Congressional Research Service, January 5, 2005)

• Terrorist Nuclear Attacks on Seaports: Threat and Response (PDF) (J. Medalia, Congressional Research Service, January 24, 2005)

• Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces: Facts and Issues (PDF) (K. Bea, Congressional Research Service, January 10, 2005)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Workshop on Biometrics and E-Authentication Over Open Networks, March 30–31, 2005 in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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