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.