Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has resources for Retailers all over the country. From alerts, to guidelines, to exercises. Here at NRF Loss Prevention we pay attention to these resources and post them on this page.

DHS Training Opportunities During the First Quarter of 2012

The Office of Infrastructure Protection's Sector-Specific Agency Executive Management Office (SSA EMO) coordinates preparedness and infrastructure protection for a wide range of facilities, from commercial buildings to stadiums, theme parks, and shopping centers. Extremely diverse, the Commercial Facilities Sector has eight major components: Entertainment and Media, Gaming, Lodging, Outdoor Events, Public Assembly, Real Estate, Retail, and Sports Leagues.

In order to increase security and enhance resilience across the Sector, the SSA EMO has developed a series of tools, several of which are presented below, so owners and operators can strike an appropriate balance between open public access and security.

See below for the Unique Training Opportunities:

Active Shooter Workshop (one day course)  top of page

Given today’s ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization’s incident response planning. The workshop will review common behavior, conditions, and situations associated with active shooters; communications protocols, and best practices for planning, preparedness, and response.

January 24---Atlanta, Georgia
Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/4cqkf5

January 25---Atlanta, Georgia
Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/zcqkg0

January 27---Atmore, Alabama
Register at http://www.govevents.com/details/4963/active-shooter-workshop-atmore-alabama

February 14---Kansas City, KS
For Registration information please email Chuck.Clanahan@dhs.gov

February 16---Omaha, Nebraska
For Registration information please email Active.Shooter.Aware@hq.dhs.gov
 

Improvised Explosive Device Counterterrorism Workshop (one day course) top of page

This awareness level workshop will provide exposure to key elements of the IED threat, surveillance detection methods and soft target awareness. The workshop illustrates baseline awareness and prevention actions that reduce vulnerabilities to counter the threat and better enables the private sector to deter, prevent, detect, protect against, and respond to terrorist use of explosives in the U.S.

January 11---Las Cruses, NM
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 17---Pensacola, FL
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 17---Tucson, AZ
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 18---San Marcos, CA
To Register To register, please send your name, telephone number, company name and address, position title, and email address to emily.bowling@dhs.gov

January 18---Foley, AL
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 18---El Paso, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 19---Brownsville, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 19---El Paso, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

February 22---St. Paul, MN
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

February 23---St. Paul, MM
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

February 27---Houston, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

February 28---Del Rio, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

February 29---Del Rio, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

February 29---Troy, AL
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov
 

Surveillance Detection (three day course) top of page

This course explains how protective measures can be applied to detect and deter potential threats, as well as the fundamentals for detecting surveillance activity. Skills discussed include vulnerability and red zone analysis, surveillance detection, and observation and reporting during practical exercises.

Jan 10-12---Chula Vista, CA
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Jan 11-13---Brownsville, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Jan 24-26---El Paso, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Jan 31-Feb 2---Charlotte, NC
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Jan 31-Feb2---Del Rio, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 7-9---Chandler, AZ
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 7-9---Freehold, NJ
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 7-9---St. Paul, MN
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 14-16---Philadelphia, PA
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 14-16---Tucson, AZ
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

 

Protective Measures Course (two day course) top of page

This course is designed to enhance commercial sector individual and organizational awareness on how to devalue, detect, deter, and defend facilities from terrorism, providing the knowledge and skills necessary in understanding common vulnerabilities and employing effective protective measures.

Jan 9-10---Brownsville, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Jan 11-12---Laredo, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Jan 24-25--- Chula Vista, CA
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Jan 24-25---St. Paul, MN
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 1-2---Philadelphia, PA
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 7-8---Del Rio, TX
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 7-8---Tucson, AZ
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 8-9---Montgomery, AL
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Feb 14-15 Las Curses, NM
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov


Soft Target Awareness Course (4 hour course---this is an entry level awareness course)
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This course is designed to provide facility managers, supervisors, and security and safety personnel awareness on how to devalue, detect, deter, and defend facilities from terrorism, providing the knowledge and skills necessary in understanding common vulnerabilities and employing effective protective measures.

January 24---Columbia, SC
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 25---Columbia, SC
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 25---Agana Heights, Guam
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 26---Columbia, SC
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 26---Agana Heights, Guam
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov

January 27---Agana Heights, Guam
For Registration information please email Jessica.gray@associates.hq.dhs.gov
 

Cutting Edge Risk and Resiliency Tools Webinar top of page

The main objective of this webinar is to feature three new tools developed to improve the security and resilience of our nation’s buildings and infrastructure. The tools provide scores for risk and resilience and are capable of analyzing and compiling a range of high-performance requirements, including safety (earthquakes, floods, winds, and fire), security (explosives, ballistics and chemical, biological and radiological), environmental footprint and energy conservation, sustainability, durability, and continuity of operations.

February 1---2-4PM EST
To Register visit https://connect.hsin.gov/cutting_edge_tools/event/registration.html