VBIED Detection Course (PER-312)

The Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) Detection Course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to inspect for, identify, and/or respond to vehicle-borne explosive threats successfully and safely. 

This one-day Instructor-Led Training (ILT) covers the following topics:

• Vehicle-borne explosive threat overview
• Identifying vehicle-borne explosive hazards
• Assessment of vehicles and occupant behavior
• Vehicle inspection demonstration and activity

Certifications & Accreditations

• The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this course: 0.7 CEU. 
• This course is nationally certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) organization for in-service Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

Before You Attend: Registration Information

• To apply for a Federal Emergency Management Agency Student Identification Number (FEMA SID), complete the one-time registration process by visiting the link below. 

 https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register 

• For assistance with your FEMA SID, contact the FEMA SID Help Desk at (866) 291-0696 or email below. 

FEMASIDHELP@cdpemail.dhs.gov 

To request in-person training, contact OBPTraining@cisa.dhs.gov who will work with your Protective Security Advisor (PSA) and Regional Training Exercise Coordinator (RTEC) to schedule training at your facility.