The Backup Training Corporation

Law Enforcement Response to Terrorism (30-hour Course in 3 Parts)

The Backup Training Corporation, in partnership with the National Tactical Officers Foundation and the International Narcotics Interdiction Association, proudly announces Law Enforcement Response to Terrorism, three training course groups designed specifically for law enforcement officers. This course is designed to equip officers with the knowledge and skills they need to prevent or reduce the impact of acts of terrorism.

Part 1 (16 Hours)

Terrorism: A Police Perspective (Section I, 8 hours)
This section will introduce officers to terrorism, specifically those terrorist acts that present the greatest threat to the United States today. A thorough examination of the causes of terrorism, including the intense hatred terrorists harbor for the United States, prevailing terrorist networks, and terrorist operations will be presented. This course will also contain information on the most common types of terrorist attacks, terrorist surveillance detection, individual protective measures, and hostage survival.

Criminal Interdiction (Section II, 8 hours)
This section will provide officers with the training they need to identify criminals, whether they are terrorists, murderers, kidnappers, or drug couriers. The common thread that connects these individuals is travel: they all travel, whether the mode is aircraft, bus, train, or automobile. Criminal interdiction will examine common characteristics of criminals, relevant case law pertaining to consensual contacts and detentions, and document examination in the field.

Part 2 (8 Hours)

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Section III, 8 hours)
This section provides officers in a first-responder capacity with information on hazardous materials considerations, weapons of mass destruction, which includes chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and crime scene management.

Part 3 (6 Hours)

Respiratory Compliance (Section IV, 2 hours)
This section explains how contaminants harm the body, what types of contaminants exist, types of respiratory equipment, and how to start a respiratory compliance program at your police department. Also explained are OSHA and NIOSH regulations that pertain to police departments and information on steps police departments must take to meet those standards

Document Identification and Deception (Section V, 4 hours)
The final segment of the course is designed to enhance investigations, inspections, and Border Patrol by identifying individuals involved in fraudulent documents. Officers will learn to recognize the manipulations and phony reproductions of passports, social security cards, permanent resident cards, alien cards, visas, and other documents.

Because of the sensitivity of the information provided in this course, it will only be available to certified law enforcement officers.

Terrorism: A Police Perspective Gary Griffaw, the instructor in this course, is currently employed by the U.S. Army at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center in North Carolina as a doctrine analyst. Recently retired from the U.S. Army, he spent 22 years in Special Operations units, including Special Forces counter terrorism instructor, as a Special Forces A-Team commander, and as an Army Ranger. He wrote and assisted in the production of the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat program currently in use by the Special Forces Command. Mr. Griffaw has a Master's Degree in Security Management and Assets Protection from Webster University, and is an adjunct professor of terrorism at Methodist College in North Carolina.

Criminal Interdiction / Document Identification and Deception Clayton Searle spent 20 of his 25 years with the Los Angeles Police Department in various assignments relating to narcotics enforcement. He was based at the Los Angeles International Airport for more than 15 years, where he was involved in criminal interdiction efforts aimed at identifying drug couriers from their behavior and travel arrangement profiles. Mr. Searle formed the first bus, train, and package squads at LAPD. Mr. Searle is the president of the International Narcotics Interdiction Association (INIA/Skynarc), the international organization for law enforcement officers working drug interdiction. He implemented the certification process and the current course content for the Drug Enforcement Agency's Drug Interdiction "Jetway" training program.

Weapons of Mass Destruction Pete King retired after serving thirty-four years on the Philadelphia Police Department. His duties there included fourteen years as a patrol officer, ten years as an undercover officer, and ten years on the Bomb Disposal Unit as a bomb technician. Pete currently provides nationwide training on bomb threat management, risk analysis, physical security analysis, critical incident management and other topics through the company, Protection Planning, Inc.

Respiratory Compliance Jeff Walker is a former police officer with a military background as an infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division. After serving in the military, he worked at a small police department while attending college. Upon graduation, Walker moved to a larger police department. He has served as a firearms instructor, bomb investigator, less-lethal munitions officer, and several other special positions. In addition to law enforcement training, Walker served as a contract airport security trainer for the federal government.

Terrorism: A Police Perspective (Section I, 8 hours)
I. Introduction to Terrorism Terrorism Defined Goals of Terrorism Immediate Objectives of Terrorism History of Terrorism Ideologies of Terrorism Mechanisms of Terrorism The Future of Terrorism II. The New Terrorists The Islamic Religion The Expansion of Islam Seeds of Hated The Iranian Revolution The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Osama Bin Laden Al Qaeda Al Qaeda in the U.S. The 1993 World Trade Center Bombing The United Nations Bombing Plot Terrorist Groups in the U.S. Solving the Terrorism Problem III. Terrorist Operations Characteristics of Terrorism Cellular Organization Terrorist Operational Phrases: Pre-Incident, Initiation Phase, Climax Phase, Post-Incident Phase, and the Negotiation Phase Common Terrorist Acts: Bombings, Kidnappings, Arson, Hijacking and Skyjacking, Assassinations, Hostage/Barricade Incidents, and Armed Assault		IV. Suicide Terrorism Characteristics of Suicide Terrorists Motivation Advantages for the Terrorist Operations Types of Suicide Operations Profile of Suicide Bombers Woman as Suicide Bombers Recruiting Suicide Bombers Hamas and Hezbollah V. Detecting Terrorist Operations Detecting Terrorist Surveillance: target Selection and Assessment, Basic Forms and Phases of Surveillance. Individual Protection Measures: Selection and Identification of Terrorism Victims, Residential, Business, Travel and Vehicle Protection Measures Hostage Survival: Actions to be Taken at the Moment of Capture, Adjusting to Captivity, Actions During Rescue and Release Operations
Criminal Interdiction (Section II, 8 hours)
I. Intro to Criminal Interdiction Characteristics Weaknesses of the Human Element The Investigative Method II. Setting Up an Airport Detail III. Consensual Contracts and Detentions Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause Consensual Encounters Detentions Recommended Tactics for Consensual Encounters Converting Consensual Contacts to Detentions Converting Detentions to Consensual Contracts		IV. Criminal Characteristics Nervousness The Travel Ticket Luggage The Traveling Criminal in the Terminal Internal Carriers V. Reading Documents Making Contact Examining Documents Initial Interviews Determine Deception Body Language Consent Searches Controlled Delivery


Weapons of Mass Destruction (Section III, 8 hours)

I. Major WMD Incidents Richard Reid Shoe Bomber Oklahoma City Bombing WTC Attacks (1993 and 2001) U.S. Embassy in Beirut Marine Barracks in Beirut II. Most Frequent Terrorist Weapon Why Use a Bomb? Improvised Explosive Devices Vehicle Bomb Indicators for Law Enforcement Examples of Terrorist Bombings Suicide Bombers Radiological Devices, AKA "Dirty Bombs" Chemical Weapons Methods of Delivery More Improvised Explosive Devices		III. Terrorist Groups Terrorist Groups Al Qaeda - The BaseHizballah - The Party of God Hamas - Islamic Resistance Movement The Real Irish Republican Army FARC - Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia


Respiratory Compliance (Section IV, 2 hours)

I. The Need Recent Incidents Tokyo Sarin Attack September 11th 1. WTC Cough II. How Contaminants Hurt You III. Respiratory Limitations IV. Types of Airborne Contaminants V. TOSHA/NIOSH Program Administrator Written SOP's Proper Respirator Selection Chemical Agents Employed by Officers Medical Screening Fit Testing Corrective Lenses Types of Respirators 1. Single or Double Cartridge?		VI. Donning and Doffing Procedures Negative Pressure Fit Test Positive Pressure Fit Test VII. Respirator Maintenance VIII. Inspection IX. Storage X. Safety XI. Program Evaluation XII. Record Keeping XIII. Putting it all Together


Document Identification and Deception (Section V, 4 hours)
I. Introduction The Importance of Document Identification Early Years a. Young Offenders b.Petty Criminals Terrorism 1. Soldiers Killed for I. D. 2. Corrupt Issuing Officials 3. Excellent Fakes Possible with Computer Technology II. Use of NCIC, State & Local Databases to Check Information, Because any Document can be Forged (Despite Protestations) 1. Youth are Getting Sophisticated a. Example of Shoplifter with Backstopped Fake. I. D.		II. Interdiction Questioning The Most Useful Tool is Still That Between the Ears of the Officer Criminals Cannot Sustain Questioning Take any Piece of Information Offered and Continue With It What is the Name of Your Dealership? Where is it? What's the Address? Oh, So You Must Know Regulation...or Person So and So, Who is Big in the Business, etc. III. Indicators of Deception Verbal Physical IV. Fraudulent I. D. Industry Sophisticated Local Levels are Good Terrorists can get Excellent Copies Terrorists can Even Get Legit Documents from Friendly Governments Passport Information

Testimonials - Add Your Comments

"Honestly, The Backup has provided me with the best training value I've ever encountered as a police administrator. There is nowhere else that I'm aware of where an officer can receive the diversity of training (all with POST Academy Level accreditation in Missouri) at the minimal financial outlay as at The Backup. With the ever-increasing strain on our training dollar, this value should not be ignored. I sincerely thank you."

Thomas A. McClain, Chief of Police
Willard PD
Willard, MO

Terrorism: A Police Perspective Comments

"The course was fantastic. I gained knowledge about terrorism that I did not know existed until I completed this course. I really enjoyed the section on becoming a hostage and how to counteract and cope with it."

Brandon Knapp
Centerville Police Department
Centerville, IA
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"This is an outstanding course and very educational. I have not had a better terrorist observation training to date. This program covers the whole spectrum, and I am a better Officer on the street and at my home after this training. I would suggest this training to all honest Americans, for this type of training will be the downfall of terrorism."

Kenneth Adair
Bloomfield Police Department
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"I found this course very effective, convenient, and interesting. I learned every bit as much as I would have sitting in a class, perhaps more. I would be interested in taking more classes of this type, or in this form. I think this is the future of in-service education. I was also very impressed with the various means of presenting the information used in this course, e.g.: video, narration, reading, graphics, etc."

John Somers
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"The performance level was of extreme importance and contained pertinent information concerning the history of terrorism and terrorism in today's world. The information in this course also answered several of my questions concerning why the attacks against the U.S. have occurred, instead of that given by the news media. This was an extremely detailed and thorough course and other agencies should educate themselves with this information."

Bryan Burgess
Hayti Police Department
Hayti, MO
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"I found the interactive CD enlightening, and I found a wealth of knowledge about the terrorist organizations and the history of the terrorist organizations throughout the world."

Officer Fredric Voelker
Concordia Police Department
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"I enjoyed the course and feel that it is imperative that our armed forces know this information. By armed forces, I also include law enforcement since we all do the same job just on a different scale. I did not find any areas in which this course needed improvement and I look forward to taking more courses in the near future."

Steven Rennie
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"This was the first training program of this type that I have used. I found it very informative and easy to use. I highly recommend it to others, since you can work at your own pace and choose the times that you can work without interruption and have greater focus."

Michael Clayton
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Columbus, NC
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"I think the course is very educational and informative on law enforcement issues that we, as police officers, have to deal with every day. I thought the instructors were very knowledgeable in the law enforcement field."

Henry Thomas
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"It is an interesting way to learn. I like the freedom to take breaks and put the course on hold and then to return and take up where you left off."

Lynn Ashment
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Kemmerer, WY
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"The course was very interesting and up to date."

John Meyers
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

"I think that this course is the best thing to come along in quite a while. It has provided extremely useful information regarding the roots of terrorism, motivational causes of terrorist groups, and key assistance tips that can be used by every law enforcement officer in America and other countries. I have really enjoyed the course so far. It keeps you informed without being boring. I have taken so many notes from this course that will be kept in my memory for a long time. You have done an excellent job with this program. Thank You."

Officer Tracy Trammell
Terrorism: A Police Perspective

Criminal Interdiction Comments

"I was particularly impressed by the similarities between terrorists and drug smugglers that were brought forth in this course and feel that it would advantageous to officers in that regard, even if terrorists aren't likely to be encountered by the particular department."

Donald Kessler
Rossille Police Department
Rossville, IN
Criminal Interdiction

"I really enjoyed the class, and I want to thank The Backup Training Corporation for providing this type of non-traditional educational opportunity. The information was exceptional. The instructor seemed knowledgeable and was professional in his presentation. I have been employed in law enforcement for 10 years, but this was my first CD-ROM course (it certainly won't be my last.)"

Chad Makara
Sweeny Police Department
Sweeny, TX
Criminal Interdiction

"I am very impressed with the value, level of interest, and use of multimedia I found in your Terrorism/Criminal Interdiction course. I am somewhat familiar with college level on-line instruction and find your course to be superior to any I have ever encountered. I found the material presented was of the highest informational level and I expect I will put a great amount of it to use. It has already changed the way I look at interdiction (and I have had many interdiction seminars in the past). I am a retired Maryland State Police sergeant and am currently both a Maryland Deputy Sheriff and a Ranger with the Department of Forests and Parks. When I am not doing anything else, I also teach criminal justice at a local Career and Technology center."

John Somers
Criminal Interdiction

"This is an excellent program and full of helpful info for everyone.I would recommend this program be mandatory for all departments. Excellent!! Thank you for the knowledge."

Kenneth Loy Jr.
Columbus St Community College PD
Columbus, OH
Criminal Interdiction

"Well done-very informative. Great explanations for all concepts presented. Useful."

Edward Schilke
Criminal Interdiction

"Wealth of information! Enjoyed the class and how it is presented."

Chris Coates
Criminal Interdiction

"I thought this course was excellent. It gave information which can be useful in all aspects of law enforcements, from detecting terrorists to simple contacts on the street and conducting interviews. I especially liked the use of examples and court decisions."

Stephen Hankard
San Bornton PD
San Bornton, NH
Criminal Interdiction

"The class was very informative. The instructors did not hold anything back. The information was genuine and realistic. The instructors did not give the usual politically correct answers!"

Gregory Smith
Criminal Interdiction

"I had great doubts that this training would benefit or be of interest to me. When I started it, it was my plan to do it in several blocks. After I started it, it held my interest to the point that I completed it in one sitting, and I even enjoyed it. It is great training presented in a very user-friendly manner. Thank you!"

Jeffrey Weber
Emery County Sheriff Office
Criminal Interdiction

"The training was very informative. It covered a lot of new material and was a good review of the all stuff."

Master Officer Marc Wilson
Derby Police Department
Criminal Interdiction

"... the course will help me in all aspects of my police work."

Gary Brandt
Criminal Interdiction

"I think the course is a very good course with a lot of educational material especially for law enforcement officers who do not get much experience working criminal interdiction."

Henry Thomas
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
Criminal Interdiction

"I enjoyed the entire course and found it to be very informative. I believe that every agency in this country along with others need this information . Again thanks for a great course!!!! "

Steven Rennie
Carlsbad Police Department
Carlsbad, NM
Criminal Interdiction

"... This section has wonderful information that actually needs to be passed on to everyone in law enforcement. It will make identifying a subject easier than before."

Herb Bradley
North Western Department of Public Safety
Alva, OK
Criminal Interdiction

"I think that this was a very informative program that gave me a lot of insight into criminal profiling that can be applied not only at mass transportation centers but when observing suspects in simple interviewing situations. These courses are really great to keep you informed and being able to complete them at your own pace is certainly an advantage."

Officer Tracy Trammell
Criminal Interdiction

Weapons of Mass Destruction Comments

"Overall I was once again impressed with the material. I enjoyed the method in which the information was taught and look forward to continuing on with future courses."

Douglas Caro
Zablocki-VA Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
WMD Course

Document Identification and Deception

"This was a very good course. The instructor was the best. I really enjoyed listening to him and his past experiences. He was great."

Donald Taylor, Sergeant
Turner Police Department
Turner, OR

Respiratory Compliance Comments

"This was a good course. It reminds you of how important it is to be ready for action."

Randy Cutter
Allegany County Sheriff
Cumberland, MD

"I liked this course and found it to be very informative. The instructor was knowledgeable. I would recommend this course to any law enforcement professional."

John Janeczek
NJ Dept. of Corrections
Yardville, NJ

"I thought this course was very well written and illustrated. I found the information to be useful to not only the officer but department administrators as well. I believe this course will help my department in coming into compliance with the law."

Jackie Skelton
LaGrange Police Department
LaGrange, TX

"I think this was an excellent course and I will require all my department officers to successfully complete this training."

Chief Ronnie Lawson
Jourdanton Police Department
Jourdanton, TX

"Excellent course, very informative."

Guy Arancio
Howell Police
Howell, NJ
Respiratory Compliance Course

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