Terrorism: Threats, Training, Tactics and Technology Conference Scheduled for Oct. 4-6 at Sandia

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories’ Security Systems & Technology Center and the Terrorism Research Center (TRC) will co-host the “Terrorism: Threats, Training, Tactics and Technology” conference Oct. 4-6, in Bldg. 962.

During the three days, participants will have the opportunity to explore some of the challenges and gain a comprehensive understanding of issues related to terrorism.

Sandia is a National Nuclear Security Administration laboratory.

On Oct. 4, attendees will be given a demonstration of security protective forces armaments and technology at the live fire range, including new tactical vehicles and equipment, simulation technology, and weapons demonstrations.

Scheduled speakers include:

  • Rohan Gunaratna, author of “Inside Al Qaeda”
  • Mike Scheuer, author and former head of the CIA bin Laden desk
  • Scott Shumate, former chief operational psychologist for the Counter-Terrorism Center
  • Brian Michael Jenkins of the RAND Corporation
  • Sandia Principal Scientist and VP Gerry Yonas
  • Terrorism Research Center experts  

Military, law enforcement, security professionals, first responders, emergency managers, government leaders and academic personnel are invited to attend.

To register, contact Betty O’Hearn-Hines at (727) 360-4302 or via email at betty@terrorism.com in advance to obtain credentials for this event. More information can be found at www.terrorism.com.

 

Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory operated by National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. Sandia Labs has major research and development responsibilities in nuclear deterrence, global security, defense, energy technologies and economic competitiveness, with main facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Livermore, California.

Sandia news media contact

Michael Padilla
mjpadil@sandia.gov
505-844-4902