ATHENA ACADEMY
Presents
2 DAY COUNTER TERRORISM Workshop:
Suicide Terror and the Threat of Explosives Internationally

Terrorism is by far, the number one threat, not only for Middle East countries but also USA and Europe. Terrorist groups are operating now, internationally, with more and more terror cells popping up on US soil, and have been raising terror by using various modern forms of explosives, improvised explosive devices (IED’s) and suicide bombers.
Athena Academy is proud to bring you a two-day workshop designed specifically for Law Enforcement, Military and Security Officers to increase your skills in understanding and preventing terroristic attacks. This course will be taught by one of the industries best, Mr. Samuel Bashan, bringing with him, over 20 years of experience dealing with terrorism and counter terrorism in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
DETER- LOCATE- RESPOND the 3 primary elements of Counter Terrorism Tactics

Some of the Course Topics:
-Terror Organizations: Foundation and Operational methods.
-International and state sponsored terror.
-Israel’s and International cooperation strategies for fighting terrorism.
-Typical Bomb Construction and Firing Mechanisms: IED
-Booby traps, hiding places and the use of everyday objects as IED.
-Car bombs and combination attacks.
-Finding and identifying suspects.
-Standard event management and analysis procedures.
-In the mind of a Suicide Bomber.
-Recruitment Methods.
-Signs to identify a Suicide Bomber (Body Language) – How to respond.
-The mini-max Security Strategy: a managerial tool.
-Security Related Technology: the effective defense mechanism.
-The Incident Scene: post-attack procedures.
-Real Events: analysis of actual responses.
This is a MUST ATTEND WORKSHOP for those who work in every facet of security, weather, LEO, governmental or private. Mr Samuel Bashan is sharing with us his experience in the Israeli Defense Forces in fighting back terrorism. Any professional who is related with security will benefit from learning the methods tactics and tools in dealing with terrorism and its supporters.
Knowing mean you can establish an effective security system and behavior to provide more safety in your workplace and community.
About the Instructor: Mr Samuel Bashan 
Samuel Bashan is an Israeli Expert on Counter Terrorism, Explosive, Personal Security with 20 years of International experience in Israeli Defense Forces, Instruction and Training.
Security Related Instructions
Instructions and training on security and explosives for security professionals in Israel and Internationally:
- Law Enforcement Bodies (USA)
- Dignitary and Delegation Protection Units (Israel, Barbados, Spain, Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Europe).
- Security Officers in the Israel Court of Justice.
- IMI Security and Anti-Terror Academy, Security Officers Training (Israel).
- Casino Security Officers (Greece and Bulgaria).
- Close Protection Operatives
- Security-related Technology Operation and Training: X-Ray devices and Explosive Detection Kits.
- Provision of Special Security- Consultation Services to the private sector on personal security and bombs.
- Training for security guards, security officers and law enforcement functionaries on analysis and response to security risks.
The Instructor’s Professional Experience

- 2002- Present: Governmental bodies (LE) and Private Sector Organizations, Instruction and training on IED and Personal Security (Internationally).
- 1999-2001: Private Sector, Project Manager.
- 1995-1999: Adviser, Bomb Security Department, ISA (Israel), Private Sector, Project Manager.
- 1984-1994: Director, Bomb Security Department, ISA (Israel).
- 1978-1983: Officer, Israeli Dignitary and Official Delegation Protection Unit, Israeli Security Agency (Secret Service, Israel), Air Marshal, EL AL Israel Airlines.
- 1976-1978: Private Sector.
- 1971-1975: Lieutenant, Israeli Engineering Corps, IDF
Date: September 8 and 9
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Athena Academy, Atlanta
Fee: $ 400
Applications will be accepted only until June 30.
A 20% discount is available for Athena Academy, ESI (Executive Security International) and ICON graduated students.
For additional workshop information and applications please contact Charla at:
charla@athenaworldwide.com
or visit: www.athenaacademy.com