Who should attend? – Bomb Technicians, Crime Scene responders, Arson Investigators, Intel Analysts, Hazmat Techs, Fire personnel, 1st Responders.
This class is intended as an introduction to IED's for the average street officer. A basic lecture on explosives as well as lectures on IED construction will be given. Additionally attendee's will be briefed on the different types of IEDs that have been encountered by both the military and law enforcement. This will include construction, materials, triggers, etc. There will be a half a day of demonstrations of different types of common explosives to impress upon the attendee's the power of the materials used in the construction of these types of devices. Attendee's will also be required to design several IEDs and present their findings to the class.
The following lecture topics will be covered:
- Historical perspective of improvised explosives
- Uses of IEDs
- Effects of IEDs on personnel and Buildings
- Components used to make explosives and IEDs
- Common chemicals utilized to make explosives
Each student is encouraged to participate in the discussion and share their experiences in the field. Each student will also receive a cd/dvd with all class lectures.
James Crippin
Western Forensic Law Enforcement Training Center
1007 Candytuft Blvd,
Pueblo CO 81001
Office: (719) 544-1011 Fax: (719) 544-0037 Cell: (719) 334-9465
Email: wfletc@wfletc.org or jbcrippin@msn.com
