Counter Terrorism Training

Provides an understanding of the nature of terrorism and the responses to the terrorist act.

Includes:-

• The Psychology of British Born Terrorism: The normal psychological processes that can lead an ordinary individual into terrorism.

• Cognitions of the Counter-Terrorist Response: Cognitive processes in high risk situations; Dealing with atypical subjects; Implications of using critical head shots and close quarter combat.

• Public Reaction to a Terrorist Incident: The realities and myths of the civilian response to a major incident; How to best deal with these reactions.

• Dealing with a Mass Casualty Disaster: Stressors and coping mechanisms for dealing with a high casualty event.

• Responding to a Terrorist Incident: The psychological repercussions of critical head shots and proximity to subject; Psychological reactions in the aftermath.