COUNTERTERRORISM CONFERENCE

Presented by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Joint Terrorism Task Force
A free training conference for federal, state, and local law enforcement, EMS, and Intelligence Personnel

Feb 27-28, 2012

Nashville, TN 8:00am - 5:00pm
Conference will be held at: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 901 R.S. Gass Boulevard Nashville, TN 37216
No registration fee, however space is limited. Please register via e-mail before February 22nd.

About the Training:

The U.S. Attorney's Office -Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) - Middle District of Tennessee and the Nashville Joint Terrorism Task Force will host a two day Counterterrorism Training event in conjunction with the FBI's Counterterrorism Division - Continuing Education and Professional Development Unit (CEPDU) and the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, on February 27-28, 2012; 8am-5pm each day. Topics include: Introduction to Political Violence, Origins of Islam, Frameworks for Understanding Global Jihad, Radicalization, Regional Hot spots, Domestic Case Studies, Countering Violent Extremism, The Internet, Social Media, and Investigations Online. With additional guest speakers from the American Muslim Advisory Council, the conference will cover a vast amount of information over (2) Eight hour training days to enhance the counterterrorism capabilities of local, state, and federal Law Enforcement, Intelligence, and EMS professionals . The function of the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council is to enhance training and information sharing among the districts federal, state and local law enforcement, as well as other first responders and private parties, in matters related to terrorism. The Joint Terrorism Task Force is the nation's front line on terrorism and is a dedicated unit of highly trained, locally based investigators, analysts, linguists, tactical experts, and other specialists from several U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The Combating Terrorism Center is an independent, privately funded, research and educational institution situated at West Point that informs and shapes counterterrorism policy and strategy. ** There is plenty of free parking, however, please respectfully arrive and be seated prior to the start time each day, as the presentations, content, and guest speakers are reliant on a timely schedule. Sign in sheets and handouts will be provided upon arrival.

For questions, please contact: Demetrius B. Ritt Intelligence Specialist - U.S. Attorney's Office Office (615) 401-6584 Cell (615) 289-6815 Email: demetrius.b.ritt@usdoj.gov *Not Post Accredited at this time *Snacks & Refreshments are provided 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (1hr 15min lunch, meals not provided) *Conference will begin at 8:00 am sharp so please arrive early Training Provided in Partnership with:
- U.S. Attorney's Office - Middle District of Tennessee - Joint Terrorism Task Force - Nashville - FBI's Continuing Education and Professional Development Unit (CEPDU) - Combating Terrorism Center at West Point - Tennessee Office of Homeland Security - American Muslim Advisory Council

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