Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detection

Description

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, in a partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Bombing Prevention, is pleased to offer three opportunities to attend the "Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Detection Course" in January 2022. 

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to successfully and safely inspect for, identify, and/or respond to vehicle-borne explosive threats. 

Topics include:

•        Vehicle-borne explosive threat overview

•        Identifying vehicle-borne explosive hazards

•        Assessment of vehicles and occupant behavior

•        Vehicle inspection demonstration and activity

Who should attend?

This training is open to sworn law enforcement officers, campus and school security officers, emergency managers and private sector security professionals.

Partial In-service Credit

Law enforcement officers, campus security officers and school security officers who complete this training are eligible to receive partial in-service credit hours. 

Course Time and Details

• Check-in for the training will begin at 8:00 AM.

• Training will begin at 8:30 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM.

Cost and Registration

There is no fee to attend this training. All training materials will be provided to participants. 

STUDENTS MUST HAVE FEMA SID NUMBER TO REGISTER. IF YOU NEED OR FORGOT YOUR FEMA SID NUMBER CLICK HERE

Please click on the link for the course you wish to register for and follow the instructions provided and use the following promo codes:

January 25, 2022 - Fairfax, VA: Register Here, promo code: 22N-0485 VBIED

January 26, 2022 - Middletown, VA: Register Here, promo code: 22N-0486 VBIED

January 27, 2022 - Fredericksburg, VA: Register Here, promo code: 22N-0487 VBIED

COVID-19 NOTICES

Participants will be required to complete a Participant Screening and Waiver prior to attending the training. This will be emailed to registrants before the training and will also be available to complete at check-in on the day of the training.

PLEASE NOTE: DCJS is preparing and planning to continue holding training sessions and conferences after a resumption of normal activities. Every effort will be made to hold this scheduled training, however, due to the uncertainty of the progression of the COVID-19, this training may require rescheduling. You will be notified by email if this training is rescheduled. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.