To reduce the risk to the Nation's critical infrastructure, United States Department of Homeland Security's Office of Bombing Prevention conducts training programs that build nation-wide counter-improvised explosive device (IED) core capabillities and develop awareness of terrorist threats. The Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device Detection Course improves participant’s ability to successfully inspect for, detect, identify component...

To reduce risk to the Nation’s critical infrastructure, the United States Department of Homeland Security's Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) conducts training programs that build nationwide counter-improvised explosive device (IED) core capabilities and develop awareness of terrorist threats. OBP courses educate participants such as municipal officials, state and local law enforcement, critical infrastructure owners/operators, and sec...

IED Search Procedures Workshop This workshop enhances participants’ knowledge of IED awareness, prevention measures, and planning protocols by outlining specific search techniques that reduce vulnerability and mitigate the risk of terrorist IED attacks. The workshop culminates in a practical application of skills during which participants demonstrate these search techniques while working together as a team. Law enforcement and private se...