Focus areas

• Basic radiation concepts, radiation protection and an introduction to criminal and intentional unauthorized acts involving nuclear and other radioactive material
• Criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving nuclear or other radioactive material which may trigger a radiological emergency
• Demonstration of handheld radiation detection equipment used by responders and standard operating procedures for its use
• Functional outcomes when responding to criminal acts involving nuclear or other radioactive material
• Concept of operations for responding to nuclear security events, including those which may trigger a radiological emergency
• Use of handheld equipment by responders and standard operating procedures
• Computer security fundamentals for response to nuclear security events and emergencies triggered by material out of regulatory control

Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used

• Major public events (MPEs) detection equipment, including personal radiation detectors (PRDs), low-resolution radiation identification devices (RIDs), backpack radiation detectors (BRDs), high-resolution RIDs, calibration sources, pedestrian radiation portal monitor (RPM), and vehicle-mounted detection system and set of MPE equipment
• Detection and response demonstration room

Target audience

Law enforcement frontline officers and responders, as well as operational commanders. Participants from scientific and technical support agencies who will support the response to nuclear security events is also encouraged.

Prerequisites

Completion of the following training courses is required:

• Awareness training on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) events/ incidents response principles for individuals from response organizations

Duration

5 days