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Bomb Identification/Recognition and Post
Blast Investigation Bombs—The Tools Of Terrorism
Length of Seminar:
2.5 Days
Instructor: Gerald Sheehan
Course Overview:
Introduction To Explosives and Their Hazards: This
session will identify the difference between high and low
explosives and their chemical components. The students will
learn the existing hazards associated with explosives and
the dangers to first responding personnel.
Explosive Material:
The student will gain an understanding of the common types
of explosives, military explosives and explosives powders.
They will study the theory of explosives and how this information
can assist in their explosive investigations.
Bomb Threats and
Bomb Search Techniques: The student will gain knowledge
how to interview the person who took the call. How to use
this information in evaluating the threat. Room search techniques,
how to properly search a facility utilizing proper personnel.
How to properly handle the situation once a suspicious object
is located. How to properly evacuate once an object is located.
IED: This
session will introduce the students to the various forms
of improvised explosive devices and how easily they are
constructed.
Booby Traps: This
session deals with recognition and hazards associated with
booby traps.
Crime Scene Management:
The student will learn the proper techniques for processing
an explosive crime scene. They will also learn the proper
procedures for distance - how far an explosive crime scene
may extend.
Crime Scene Searching:
This session shows the techniques and tools required for
proper explosive component searching. Documenting the evidence.
Interviewing:
The student will review basic interviewing techniques along
with insight into who should be interviewed and proper location
for interview.
Evidence:
The student will learn what evidence should be removed and
proper packing techniques for the laboratory analysis. Laboratory
analysis reports and what they mean.
Assisting Agencies:
This session deals with the different Federal Agencies and
how their assistance could help in your investigation.
Motives and Case
Studies: This session will explore the number of
different motives for potential bombers and will cover actual
explosive cases.
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