Terrorism Research Center Seminar Addresses Threats, Tactics and Preventative Measures; Aimed at First Responders, Planners

8/12/2002

From: Michelle Gabelmann, 703-609-6917, or email: Michelle@terrorism.com BURKE, Va. Aug. 12 -- The Terrorism Research Center (TRC) today announced its two day "Terrorism: Threats, Tactics, Training and Technology," a counter terrorism training seminar. The seminar held Aug. 12-13, is co-sponsored by the Metro-Boston Transit Authority and will be conducted at the MBTA Police Training Academy in Quincy, Mass. The seminar is aimed at first responders and emergency planners, topics examined at the two-day seminar include terrorist attack profiles, training and tactics, emerging technologies, threat of cyber-terrorism, and the newest aviation security threat information. Participants will hear first hand accounts of terrorist training and tactics from Aukai Collins, the first American in the Khalid bin Walid training camp in Afghanistan; learn of current domestic and international terrorist threats; examine weapons available to terrorists and measures to deter, defeat and mitigate attacks; examine the issue of suicide bombers and security considerations they pose for special events; and hear from a special security representative regarding aviation security issues for law enforcement officers. "The TRC is proud to work with and supports the MBTA on their counter-terrorism initiatives," said Matthew Devost, Director of the Terrorism Research Center. "Together with our distinguished speakers, we give first responders and emergency planners the information and tools they need to keep our citizens, borders, and critical infrastructure safe." "The potential vulnerability of the nation's subway systems must remain a top consideration for both transit and law enforcement officials in the years to come," said MBTA General Manager Michael H. Mulhern. "This training program will help support the MBTA's primary objective of providing its workforce with the best information available in counter-terrorism techniques and the skills necessary to remain constantly vigilant." For more information visit http://www.terrorism.com. Request for interview or media attendance should be sent to Michelle@terrorism.com or call 703-609-6917.