December 8th, 2008 . by HSLEADER
The Islamic Jihadist Threat
December 11th & 12th
Classes will be held at:
Carlysle Suites
1731 New Hampshire Ave.
N.W. Washington, DC 20009
Classes begin 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost is: $495.00, early registration
Before November 10th fee is:$450.00
Fascinating Presentation! Made me think about things that previously had been completely unclear and not even thought about. Everyone in the USneeds to hear this now.
- Lieutenant (Florida Police Department)
This course is designed to give First Responders a deep understanding of the terror mindset and an explanation of the reasons for the Global Jihad as well as practical tips for Law Enforcement in detecting, preventing and responding to acts of terror.
This is the definitive program for anyone concerned with detecting, preventing and responding to acts of terror. The program gives very valuable insight into the thinking behind the Global Jihad and its manifestations here in theUSA.
In a fascinating and insightful, packed two-day program, you are taken through the formative phases of the Islamic religion and will understand the different branches of Islam, understand how these were formed and on what ideology they are based. You are taken through a journey up to the present time, to really understand how extremism is organized in Radical Islam.
In addition, you will learn about Islamic Culture – knowledge that can help you build strong relationship with Islamic communities – most of whom can actually help detect radical threats:
- Where does the hatred come from?
- Arab naming conventions
- Jihad
- The Five Pillars of Islam
- Ramadan
- Domestic Terror groups
- International Terror groups
- Understanding the culture of Jihad
You will also get practical hands-on information on recognizing Suicide Bombers, planning and changing protocols to respond to acts of terror, the detection of terrorists through fake ID’s and the basics of their tools such as IED and VBIED’s.
To Register call 1-866- 573-3999
Register online: http://www.homelandsecurityssi.com/ssi/content/view/186/150/
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July 18th, 2008 . by HSLEADER
From MyWay.com, by Eileen Sullivan
WASHINGTON (AP) – European terrorists are trying to enter the United States with European Union passports, and there is no guarantee officials will catch them every time, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Thursday.
Chertoff’s comments on Capitol Hill comes as the country is entering a potentially vulnerable period with the presidential nominating conventions coming up next month; the presidential election in November; and the transition to a new administration in January – all of which may be attractive targets for terrorists.
In his last scheduled appearance before the House Homeland Security Committee, Chertoff said that the more time and space al-Qaida and its allies have to recruit, train, experiment and plan, the more problems the U.S. and Europe will face down the road.
Full Story…
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July 3rd, 2008 . by HSLEADER

No Official Events Announced.
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July 1st, 2008 . by HSLEADER

10:00 AM MDT U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Ralph Basham will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at a hearing entitled “Securing the Northern Border: Views from the Front Lines” (Havre, MT)
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July 1st, 2008 . by HSLEADER

No Official Events Announced.
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June 30th, 2008 . by HSLEADER

1:00 PM EDT US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny will deliver remarks at the Land Border Biometric Exit Industry Day (Arlington, VA).
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June 22nd, 2008 . by HSLEADER

9:15 AM EDT US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny will address the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Department of Homeland Security’s International Workshop on Usability and Biometrics on the benefits of biometrics (Washington, DC).
11:00 AM EDT U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Acting Director Jonathan Scharfen will participate in an E-Verify informational session (Asheville, NC).
12:30 PM PDT U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen will deliver remarks at the American Petroleum Institute Tanker Conference on marine safety initiatives (San Diego, CA).
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June 20th, 2008 . by HSLEADER

10:00 AM EDT Acting Under Secretary of Management Elaine Duke will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at her nomination hearing (342 Dirksen Senate Office Building).
10:45 AM EDT Chief Privacy Officer Hugo Teufel III will participate on a panel entitled “Criminal Aspects of Identity Theft: Financial Records, Data Mining, and Online Threats” at the American Bar Association’s Second Annual National Institute on Cyberlaw: Expanding the Horizons (Washington, DC).
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June 19th, 2008 . by HSLEADER

12:00 PM EDT Chief Privacy Officer Hugo Teufel III will deliver remarks at the German American Law Association’s Luncheon on his responsibilities as the Chief Privacy Officer and the accomplishments of the Privacy Office (Washington, DC).
2:00 PM EDT U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Federal Protective Service Director Gary Schenkel will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia on a GAO report about the Federal Protective Service (342 Dirksen Senate Office Building).
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