Protective Measures Course

The Protective Measures course provides learners the foundational knowledge to identify risks and vulnerabilities to a facility, venue, or event and to identify various types of protective measures to mitigate an IED threat. Learners have the opportunity to apply concepts introduced throughout the course with hands-on activities.

 

This is a one day, in-person instructor-led training covering the following topics:

•Explosive effects
•Identifying risk
•Protective measures
•Appropriate protective measures
•Special event and public gathering security

Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators, Public Safety Officers, Emergency Managers, Security Officers, Law Enforcement Officials, and Private Sector Security Professionals 

Before you attend, the following courses are recommended prerequisites:

• AWR-337: IED Explosive Effects Mitigation;
• IS-156: Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations; and
• IS-15.b: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies.

Course registration requires a FEMA SID, to complete the one-time registration process for a FEMA SID please visit: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register

 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)/Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) is authorized by IACET (International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training) to award CEUs for this activity. 

•International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) – .7 CEUs
•Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) 7 CEUs