Description: The Protective Measures course provides the foundational knowledge to identify risks and vulnerabilities to a facility, venue, or event and identify various types of protective measures to mitigate an IED threat. Participants apply concepts introduced throughout the course with hands-on activities.
Course Length: This is a one-day training covering the following topics:
- Overview of explosives effects
- Identifying risks
- Protective measures
- Determining the appropriate protective measures
- Special event and public gathering security
Audience: This course is designed for groups up to 25 participants and is intended for audiences such as:
- Critical infrastructure owners and operators
- Public safety officers
- Emergency managers
- Security officers
- Law enforcement officers
- Private sector security professionals
Accreditation: 0.7 CEUs towards IACET and 7 CEUs towards POST if the student's state approves.
Recommended Prerequisites:
- AWR-337: IED Explosive Effects and Mitigation
- IS-156: Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations
- IS-15.b: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
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