Recognizing the Threat of Suicide Bombers

SUICIDE BOMBERS, BOMBS & EXPLOSIVES: RECOGNIZING & PREVENTING THE THREAT IN YOUR COMMUNITY ON FEBRUARY 15, 2007 (CONFERENCE CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST WILL BE AT 8:00 A.M.) AT THE WYNDHAM RIVERFRONT HOTEL NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Eastern District of Arkansas Post Office Box 1229 501-340-2600 425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 500 Fax 501-340-2725 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 MEMORANDUM January 9, 2007 The United States Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce another training opportunity brought to you by the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC). On February 15, 2007, we will provide training on protecting against an attack from a suicide bomber. Retired Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) officer, David Harel of Tel Aviv, Israel, will return to Little Rock to impart some of his vast knowledge on preventing an Israeli type of suicide bombing. Many of you attended training conducted by Mr. Harel last year and we have received many requests to bring him back to the district. In addition to Harel, retired Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent Jerry Taylor will instruct officers on how to guard against terrorists or other criminals who might want to construct a bomb in the district. Taylor’s training is designed to inspire officers to find all sources of bomb making materials in their jurisdictions and to keep tabs on evil doers who might attempt to obtain these components to hurt innocent civilians. Mr. Taylor has instructed previously in our district and has always received amazing reviews. This training promises to be very interesting and highly informative with two very dynamic speakers. The conference will be held at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock, located at 2 Riverfront Place. If you need overnight accommodations, we have reserved a block of rooms at the government rate of $76.00 plus tax. Please call the hotel directly at 501-371- 9000 to reserve your room and state that you are with the LECC Conference. The deadline to reserve a room at this rate is January 31. We have applied for CLEST credit. You may register for the conference by completing the attached form and sending it to Mandy Warford, LECC Coordinator, P.O. Box 1229, Little Rock, AR 72203. Please register early to ensure seating. Registration fee for the conference is $25.00 per person (checks or cash only please). This fee is required in advance. Slots will not be reserved without payment. Refreshments and conference materials will be provided. Substitutions are allowed; however, no refunds will be given after the registration deadline. We look forward to seeing all of you at the conference! If you have any questions, please contact Mandy Warford at (501) 340-2648. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007 All persons who attend or participate in the conference are required to register in advance. Registration fee for this conference is $25.00 per person, and is required in advance (checks or cash only please). Refreshments and conference materials will be provided, lunch will be on your own. Conference check-in and breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m. Slots for class will not be reserved without payment of registration fee. Substitutions are allowed; however, no refunds will be given after the registration deadline. PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO LECC FUND If you have any questions, please call Mandy Warford, (501) 340-2648.