ID-008-RESP - Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Awareness

Sponsoring State: Idaho

Program Overview

The awareness of improvised explosive devices by law enforcement is of major importance to our homeland security within the United States. Graduates of this course will learn Improvised Explosive Device identification and first responder techniques. This course thoroughly covers: Improvised Explosive Device identification, types of Improvised Explosive Devices, effects of explosives; types of initiation systems; and first responder procedures. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the basic skills, abilities, and knowledge to effectively identify and begin first responder procedures for an Improvised Explosive Device incident. Students will be familiar with Explosive Ordinance Disposal operations and their role in assistance during an incident. This course consists of 3 hours of lecture on Improvised Explosive Devices and 2.5 hours of practical exercises that expose students to inert Improvised Explosive Devices.

Course Length: 5.5 hours

Level of Training: Awareness

Prerequisites: None Specified

Target Audience / Discipline: Law Enforcement

Type of Delivery: Classroom

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DHS Grant FundingDepartment of Homeland Security grant funding can be used to attend the following training programs: Immediate Action Teams (IAT), Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) Awareness, Type 1 Swat, Type 2 Swat, Type 3 Swat, and Basic SWAT.
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GSA InformationThe Government Training Institute is an authorized Federal Supply Services contractor, under the FSS Schedule 084 SIN Number 426-4F Emergency Preparedness and First Responder Equipment, Training and Services.
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