Anti-Terrorism Training Programs :

Anti-Terrorism Training

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Since 1998, over 4,000 security and public safety professionals have graduated from anti-terrorism training programs conducted by the S2 Institute. Our public training courses are conducted as seminars and workshops scheduled annually at venue locations throughout the world. We also conduct private and custom variations of our anti-terrorism programs for corporations and government organizations such as the European Commission, EEAS, OSCE, and various U.S. Government agencies.

Following is a description of standard course options related to anti-terrorism presented as live training by the S2 Institute.

Anti-Terrorism Training - Live Courses

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Anti-Terrorism Training Clients

Since 1998, the S2 Institute has conducted over 100 private and custom anti-terrorism training programs for corporations and government agencies around the world. Some of our clients include the U.S. Capital Police, European Central Bank, European Commission, European External Action Service, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Office of the Program Manager-Saudi Arabian National Guard, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, State of Illinois, State of Texas, U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. SOCOM, and government ministries from over a dozen nations.

Visit our private training page for more information about private and custom course options for anti-terrorism training.

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With an alumni of over 4,000 corporate and government security professionals from over 50 nations, the S2 Institute is recognized as the most prestegous private school for anti-terrorism training in the world.

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2018

S2 ATO Course becomes the first advanced-level anti-terrorism training program in West Africa

The S2 Institute presents the ATO course in Ghana as the first advanced-level public anti-terrorism course presented in the West Africa region.

2018

2017

S2 ATO Program becomes the basis for a new professional certification

The International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP) launches the "Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer" (cATO) examination and professional certification based on the S2 Institute Anti-Terrorism Officer program.

2017

European Commission adopts the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program

The European Commission adopts the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer course to serve as a standardized training program for EC security personnel.

2017

The Government of the Netherlands officially endorses the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program

The S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Course is awarded a national stock number for procurement by the Government of the Netherlands. The S2 ATO course is the only program of its type officially endorsed by the Dutch government.

2017

2016

S2 Assessing Terrorism Related Risk Workshop is adopted by the European Commission

The European Commission contracts the S2 Institute to train its security directorate in terrorism risk assessment methods and assist in improving its internal security risk assessment methodology.

2016

Terrorism Risk Assessment Course Brussels 2017

2015-Present

Public ATRR Assessing Terrorism Related Risk Workshops resume

After six years of restriction as a private training course, the S2 ATRR program is presented as a public program in the US and multiple European locations. The program is attended by representatives from over 40 different corporations, government ministries, and institutions of the EU and United Nations.

2015-Present

2014-2015

S2 ATO Program adopted for training EEAS RSOs

The S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer course is adopted by the European External Action Service (EEAS) as the basis for developing a standardized curriculum for training EEAS Regional Security Officers.

2014-2015

2013-2020

U.S. DoD engages S2 to train senior intelligence officers in counterterrorism

Between 2013 and 2020, the S2 Institute conducts a series of special 3-week symposiums under sponsorship of the U.S. DoD for senior intelligence officers representing an Arabian Gulf nation focusing on counterterrorism intelligence, counterintelligence, and crisis management.

2013-2020

Terrorism Risk Assessment Course OSCE Baku

2010

S2 ATRR Workshop is adopted by OSCE for training the MoNS of Azerbaijan

S2 Institute is contracted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to train a unit of critical infrastructure security experts from the Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan.

2010

S2 Institute develops a special version of the ATO Program for use by the Iraqi Ministry of Interior

The S2 Institute is contracted by US CENTCOM to design and develop the new Anti-Terrorism & Facility Security training program for the Ministry of Interior of Iraq based on the S2 ATO course. The program encompasses development of a three-week security training program and on-site Train-the-Trainer mission in Baghdad to prepare the new MOI instructors.

2010

Anti-Terrorism Officer Course OSCE Mission to Georgia

2009-2010

S2 ATO Program is adopted by OSCE for training government security professionals in the Caucasus region

S2 is contracted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to develop and present a series of custom Anti-Terrorism Officer courses for government security professionals from Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

2009-2010

2009

S2 ATO Program is adopted by US DoD for training Saudi and American base security personnel

The S2 Institute is contracted by the US DoD to present a special version of the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) course for Saudi and American security professionals responsible for protecting US military facilities in Saudi Arabia.

2009

S2 is contracted by US Army to train AT/FP personnel on CONUS military installations

The S2 Institute is contracted by the US Army to present the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) course for security professionals responsible for protecting US Army bases in the United States.

2009

2008

S2 trains the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons in bomb security

The S2 Institute conducts a two-day course on bomb security for over 100 employees of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Texas Department of Corrections at the U.S. Penitentiary Beaumont.

2008

2007-2009

S2 trains Illinois police officers in response to IED incidents

The S2 Institute conducts six courses for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board in different geographic locations and jurisdictions. Altogether over 300 Illinois police officers from over 25 police departments complete the course.

2007-2009

2007-2008

S2 trains US Capital Police and PFPA personnel in anti-terrorism and WMD readiness

S2 conducts a series of WMD and Anti-Terrorism Officer courses for US Capital Police and Pentagon Force Protection Agency personnel in Washington, DC.

2007-2008

2005

S2 Assessing Terrorism Related Risk Workshop endorsed by U.S. Department of Justice

The S2 ATRR Workshop is recognized and endorsed as the only private training course recommended by the U.S. Department of Justice for providing terrorism risk assessment training.

Ref. Leson, Joel. Assessing and Managing the Terrorism Threat. Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2005. Print

2005

2004

S2 ATO Program is adopted for protecion of US critical infrastructure

The S2 Institute develops a ten-day Anti-Terrorism Officer training program for a special force of security officers assigned to protect power stations and seaports in the United States.

2004

FLETC conducts peer review of the S2 ATRR program

Experts from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) conduct a peer review of the S2 ATRR Program and request approval to adopt elements of the S2 methodology for use at FLETC.

2004

S2 Assessing Terrorism Related Risk Workshop is developed

S2 develops to the ATRR Workshop to provide security professionals with instruction in advanced methods and tools for assessing threat and vulnerability to facilities at risk of terrorist attack.

2004

2003

S2 Institute assists AICHe CCPS in preparing chemcial companies for terrorism threats

S2 Institute assists AICHe's Center for Chemical Process safety in improvement of its new risk assessment methodology and develops a special course on facility security planning for chemical companies.

2003

S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program is created

In the wake of 9/11, the S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer Program is developed to fulfill the needs of training security and public safety professionals in issues specific to protecting facilities against terrorist attack.

2003

1999

Bomb Countermeasures CD-ROM is released

After two years of writing and development, the Bomb Countermeasues for Security Professioanals CD-ROM is first released and distributed through ASIS International.

1999

1998-1999

S2 conducts a series of advanced WMD courses for the State of Pennsylvania

The S2 Institute, in partnership with the Public Safety Group, conduct a series of advanced WMD courses for Pennsylvania emergency responders assigned to regional terrorism task forces.

1998-1999

Student Testimonials

“The instructor knew all the subjects like the back of his hand…A+++!"

SMSgt G. Enwright

Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, USAF

"In all of my travels and training, military and civilian, I rarely have the pleasure of encountering such professional instructors and presentations. The knowledge possessed and demonstrated by the instructor staff sets the bar for all civilian training agencies to follow…"

J. White

Advanced Training Section, U.S. SOCOM

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The class met all of my expectations and even more.

M. Florescu

National Bank of Romania

I have had a few terrorism / anti-terrorism classes, but none have come close to the intensity and historical background as the S2 course. Your course is what every law enforcement officer should be taking.

R. Bast

U.S. Department of Treasury

Really excellent. A lot of practical advice that one can use in one's everyday work. Excellent.

J. Perois

Dolphin Energy

"I thought this course was very well done. The topics very relevant and up to date with what is currently going on. This is definitely a "must take" course for anyone dealing with physical security/anti-terrorism matters."

C. Vernieuw

U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Very interesting course! The in-depth instruction is very high and the knowledge of the instructor is amazing. I think this course is a must for even people already active in the spectrum.

M. Scharding

The Swatch Group

Very relevant and a must for security professionals in the emerging dynamic services. The program is targeted to address all of the major contemporary security issues globally.

Dr. A. Acidah

Nigeria LNG Limited

“Great stuff! Presentation was of high standard…I personally give thanks to S2 for the opportunity. Thank You!”

F. Gaspar

U.S. Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit

“I think this course is really excellent. I have been involved in AT matters for a number of years, however, I found many new and valuable insights.”

J. Dos Santos

IBM Pacific Asia

“The course is given in a very professional manner. Will highly recommend this course!”

K. Bergwerff

Ministry of Justice, Netherlands

“The class is totally useful and helpful. The instructor is amazing...Perfect. One of the best courses I have ever taken in my professional career.”

Gen. M. Ebeid

American University in Cairo

“Excellent instruction. Very interesting course and professionally presented.”

C. Hodson

Walt Disney Corporation

"The instructor was very knowledgeable and experienced. The course was well prepared and presented.”

A. Logtenberg

European Commission

“This course takes anti-terrorism theory and puts it in a practical perspective. I would rate it very high against the other anti-terrorism training I have had.”

E. Vogt

U.S. DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons

“The best training I’ve ever had. Extraordinary trainer. Extremely important.”

M. Cerasoli

European Commission

“I wanted to congratulate and strongly encourage you to continue to raise the bar...my job responsibilities require continuous and active education and training and I must say that your ATO course is one, if not the best I have ever taken.”

A. Baez, M.D.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

This course triggered my deepest interests. Craig is a superb instructor due to his experience and appearance as an expert.

E. Posthumus

Government of the Netherlands

"Mr. Gundry has to be one of the most knowledgable instructors on terrorism in the country. He lives and breathes anti-terrorism.”

P. Reilly

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept.

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J. Rector

Chief, USAF Security Forces Programs & Requirements Branch

I found this course to be extremely informative and thorough...The course is excellent the way it's presented.

S. Cheston

U.S. Dept of Defense

The overall course was excellent. I would recommend other personnel within security and emergency services to take it.

C. Parrish

U.S. Army

Excellent!

R. Coursey

U.S. Department of State

“I am an intelligence and security professional with 40 years of experience in the field. I am currently the principal Analytical Risk Management instructor for the DoD Joint Counterintelligence Academy and taught the subject for CIA et al for some four years prior…I mention this to emphasize Mr. Gundry's evident expertise in the subject and the fact that old guys like me still have much to learn from others.”

A. Pattakos

US DoD | Beta Analytics International

"I thought that the course materials and additional handouts provided with the course were extremely well put together and will be useful long after completing the course. In addition, the instructor was very knowledgeable of AT/FP principles and presented the information in a clear and concise manner. This course was well worth the time and money invested.”

R. Russell

Booz Allen Hamilton

...helpful for the project I participate in. The instructor was proficient and enthusiastic, with loads of practical experience. Very motivating!

R. Stoel

Netherlands Forensic Institute

“Excellent, comprehensive course. Mr. Gundry is very knowledgeable and is an excellent instructor. I highly recommend this course to other security and AT professionals.”

J.W.

U.S. Coast Guard

The course material was well presented and exceed my expectations in every way. Mr.Gundry's performance as an instructor along with his experience and real world case studies really made an impression...I highly recommend this course material for all federal entities.

R. Williams

U.S. Army

I found this to be a very useful course for anyone beginning or considering a career in site and personal security. It lays a good foundation on which to build the skill sets required to survive and suceed in high threat environments.

R. Wilson

U.S. Department of State

Very well written and presented. I would recommend this course of study to anyone wanting to further their knowledge in regards to terrorism.

W. S. Holmes

U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Mint

“Mr. Gundry is an outstanding instructor who displays a deep understanding of his subject, who keeps the interest of the students and created a solid course”