| Terrorism Awareness and Survival (New) |
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| Overview: |
| Gain an overview of terrorism, learn the key indicators of potential terrorist activity and know how to report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities. Terrorism Awareness and Survival is brief and highly interactive. The program includes video reenactments of many warning signs of terrorism throughout the session. Trainers supply real examples from careers in law enforcement and the military. The curriculum covers chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear explosives (CBRNE); weapons of mass destruction (WMD); and improvised explosive devices (IED). Participants receive an 80-page Citizens Terrorism Awareness and Survival Manual and a free electronic newsletter to provide ongoing, up-to-date information. |
| Who Should Attend? |
| All employees whose role and responsibilities precipitate the need for an introductory knowledge of terrorism and those who would like a better understanding regarding the individual actions that they can take to make our nation more secure. |
| Objectives: |
| Explain the difference between various terrorist cells and understand what to look for regarding casing and surveillance activities.Identify people and vehicles in reporting suspicious activities, and know whom to contact and how to make an accurate reportReview examples and explanations about the creation and use of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear explosives (CBRNE), weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and improvised explosive devices (IED)Make an individual preparedness plan to alleviate the fear associated with an attack and increase the likelihood of remaining on the job knowing that "home" is secure |
| Syllabus: |
AGENDA
Overview: Terrorism
- History and background of international and domestic terrorism
- Lessons learned from past attacks; terrorist motivations
- Reduction of racial profiling; focus on behavior and actions
Detecting Terrorist Activities
- Tools and techniques of the terrorist’s support cell (funding and safe houses), intelligence cell (casing and rehearsal) and operational cell (planned, physical execution) activities.
- Photographs and firsthand examples and explanations about the creation and use of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
- Participation in casing and surveillance exercises.
Reporting Discoveries
- How and when to make an accurate report to appropriate authorities.
- Use the term CYMBALS to identify person (Color of hair, eyes, skin, Year/age, Make/nationality, Body type, Attire, Looks/appearance and Sex/gender) and vehicle (Color, Year, Make, Body style, All other markings, License late, State) reporting requirements.
- What will happen with their tip
- Success stories using these techniques to date
Survival: CBRNE, WMD and IED Attacks
- What to do in case of an attack, increasing survival rates
- Easy to memorize survival rules
- Reduce feelings of fear and hopelessness
- Specific procedures/actions for attack scenarios
Your Company: Security, Preparedness, and Response Policies
- Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS)
- Tailored materials for unique Amtrak policies on continuity of operations, terrorism mitigation, preparedness and response
- Employee responsibilities based in company policies
- Procedures for checking identification, suspicious packages, fire fighting, administering first aid, etc.
- "Family" preparedness – each person consider plan for own home, and application to work environment – builds trust between employer/employee and gives employee confidence to stay on job knowing that "home" is safe and secure.
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