1. Course One, Analysis and Terrorism Prevention, focuses on the process of analysis, intelligence and information sharing as well as terrorism awareness and prevention.
2. Course Two, Critical Thinking and Analytic Techniques, engages the learner in critical thinking, analytic techniques and fusion center networking.
3. Course Three, Communication Skills and Analytic Writing, emphasizes analytic writing and the production of intelligence products.
4. Course 4, Strategic Analysis and Oral Briefings, is designed to evaluate the cognitive skills and effective oral briefing protocols required of intelligence analysts.

This course brings together personnel from within a jurisdiction who would be required to manage or react to any natural or man-made incident that could potentially affect a water or wastewater utility. This course introduces the various natural and man-made hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazards may induce. Participants are guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agencies

Wed , April 15, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Inmate Radicalization Awareness This POST-certified course provides attendees training designed to educate peace officers who work for agencies with jail and prison personnel or who patrol in the area of detention facilities regarding the criminal threat to the law enforcement community caused by inmate radicalization.   Topics covered include: The radicalization process, Radicalization in the correctional environment Case studies Radicalization indicators Resources available to effectively share information about inmate radicalization.

Mon, April 20, 2009 to Thu, April 23, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training (HSEEP)

The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates the HSEEP Toolkit while using the HSEEP methodology. Topics include exercise conduct and

program management, design & development, evaluation, and improvement planning. The course will walk participants through the toolkit with an emphasis placed on creating a tabletop exercises.   The course includes small group activities, videos, group discussions, and the HSEEP Toolkit and capabilities-based planning (e.g., Target Capabilities List and Universal Task List). This blended approach will give participants hands-on experience that readily translates to real-world exercise responsibilities. Activities include creating exercise documentation, conducting exercise planning conferences and briefings; and practicing exercise evaluation.

Tue, April 28, 2009 to Wed, April 29, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

HAM Radio Training
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge needed to utilize a HAM radio in accordance with FCC requirements.  This course will also help prepare the student for the FCC Class 3 license test.

Mon, May 18, 2009 to Fri, May 22, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & many evening sessions

Basic Crisis Negotiations Training
This POST-certified course will provide the theory and practice to resolve hostage/barricade and suicide situations through active listening, assessment, and other negotiating techniques.

Tue, May 19, 2009 to Thu, May 21, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

EMS Ops & Planning for WMD(PER-211)Class

This course teaches emergency medical service personnel to properly perform patient triage, transport, and treatment in the event that individuals are exposed to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive weapons.  Upon completing the course, participants will possess the knowledge necessary for triage, mass decontamination, treatment and stabilization, self-protection, and cross-contamination prevention. The course consists of lectures, small group discussions, demonstrations, participant activities, and task-oriented practical applications using state-of-the-art, computer-driven, human patient simulators.

Tue, May 26, 2009 to Fri, May 29, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates the HSEEP Toolkit while using the HSEEP methodology. Topics include exercise conduct and program management, design & development, evaluation, and improvement planning. The course will walk participants through the toolkit with an emphasis placed on creating a tabletop exercises.   The course includes small group activities, videos, group discussions, and the HSEEP Toolkit and capabilities-based planning (e.g., Target Capabilities List and Universal Task List). This blended approach will give participants hands-on experience that readily translates to real-world exercise responsibilities. Activities include creating exercise documentation, conducting exercise planning conferences and briefings; and practicing exercise evaluation.

Tue, May 26, 2009 – Friday, May 29, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS)
This course is designed to facilitate the development, implementation, and/or operation of a Critical Infrastructure / Key Resources (CI/KR) protection program among multiple disciplines, including law enforcement, fire agencies, emergency management, and other homeland security personnel. This course will provide participants with an understanding of the “timeline” for engaging with public and private sector partners, assessing a critical asset, recommending preventive and/or protective measures, and using the ACAMS database tool.

Tue, June 2, 2009 – Friday, June 5, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
More information - ( Critical Incident Flyer )

Critical Incident Response Training for Supervisors and Managers
This POST Plan III course is designed to prepare law enforcement supervisors and managers to be effective leaders at the scene of a Critical Incident. Participants will be provided with case studies and will participate in tabletop exercises.  They will use the Critical Incident Response Plan to learn how to take command and handle a wide variety of law enforcement critical incidents and in-progress crimes.  Topics include:

Wed, June 17, 2009
12:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WIFSS Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism (4 hours)
The course goal is to increase awareness among local and regional emergency response teams about the potential targets and impacts of agroterrorism.  By creating a new alliance among traditional first responders and the agricultural industry, communities can begin to develop plans to mitigate acts of agroterrorism.  The course raises awareness about the need to identify and defend against pathogens, chemical and biological contaminants, and other hazards that affect the safety of the foods we eat.  The course stresses the importance of responding to incidents of intentional contamination as well as natural disasters using the “all hazards” approach.

Thu, June 18, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WIFSS Principles of Preparedness for Agroterrorism and Food Systems’ Disasters
The course goal is to prepare participants with the skills and knowledge to recognize agroterrorism vulnerabilities.  Topics include identifying targets, developing prevention, protection and mitigation strategies, employing the principles of building multi-disciplinary response teams, and identifying the roles of the local, state and federal agencies prior to and during an agricultural or food system disaster. 

Tue, August 25, 2009 to Thu, August 27, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Threat & Risk Assessment Course
This course prepares emergency response managers and community leaders to conduct a comprehensive, capabilities-based threat and risk assessment for a weapons of mass destruction (WMD)/terrorism/all-hazards incident under the National Response Framework (NRF) and Homeland Security Presidential Directives.  Participant activities focus on the jurisdictional process for determining ability to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) and all-hazards events and the development of the needs assessment to fill gaps identified within the solution areas. The assessment incorporates the State
Homeland Security and Strategy (SHSAS) processes. The course delivery combines lecture, small group discussions, participant activities, and multimedia scenarios to improve the multidisciplinary emergency team’s capability to prevent, protect, respond to, or recover from CBRNE/all-hazards mass casualty events.

Thu, Oct 15, 2009 to Fri, Oct 16, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Enhanced Threat and Risk Assessment Course
This course builds upon the process taught in the basic Threat and Risk Assessment Course. It provides participants with skills to develop an action plan to reduce or mitigate identified vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, facilities systems, and special events sites. There is a strong emphasis on security engineering concepts, building systems, and security systems.