About the Training
Since September 11, 2001,
numerous requests have been received for a crime prevention program
that focuses on terrorism awareness and prevention. In response to this
need, and as a result of a grant from the
Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, Winnebago County, in partnership with the
Wisconsin Crime Prevention Practitioners Association and
Fox Valley Technical College –
Criminal Justice Center for Innovation, developed the “Wisconsin Terrorism Awareness and Prevention” (WisTAP) Training the Trainer program.
Attendees will be trained on how community residents can make a
difference. Terrorism awareness and prevention, as well as overall
community safety, requires a holistic community approach.
You Can Cake
a Difference!
As a distinguished member of your community, you can help
educate residents in the quest to increase awareness and prevent
terrorism and other threats to community safety. Those
attending the WisTAP training will be provided with instructional
materials and resources needed to become an instructor in their
community. Instructional materials include a book and CD-ROM, which
will provide participants with access to the latest terrorism awareness
and community safety updates as they become available. This
program is designed to increase terrorism awareness by training
participants how to educate and empower citizens. Through community
presentations, instructors will be able to encourage citizens to become
participants in their own security; establish a stronger partnership
between law enforcement and the community; as well as discourage,
detect and defeat terrorism in Wisconsin through education.
Objectives
The WisTAP training is intended to provide an overview of the threat of
terrorism in Wisconsin and how to enhance citizen awareness and
accountability for community safety. In addition, participants will be
prepared to educate residents to provide current information on what
terrorism is and how to recognize and report suspicious activities. You will learn how to...
- Define terrorism and distinguish the difference between terrorism and other forms of criminal activity.
- Provide community residents with an update on terrorism awareness and crime prevention.
- Teach residents how to increase overall community safety.
Who Should Attend this Training
The WisTAP program is delivered by trained instructors representing
communities throughout Wisconsin. Instructors typically come from the
following backgrounds:
- Crime Prevention
- Law Enforcement
- Community Policing
- Emergency Management
- Fire Protection Services
- Emergency Medical Services
- Red Cross
- Technical Colleges and Universities
Training Topics
- Overview of Terrorism
- What is Terrorism?
- What is the Purpose of Terrorism?
- How Terrorists Operate
- Terrorism Classifications
- International Terrorism
- Domestic Terrorism
- Community Protective Measures
- What Citizens Should Look For
- Possible Targets in the Community
- Observing & Reporting Suspicious Behavior
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Instructor
- Overview of Instructor Materials and Resources
- How to Maximize Audience Participation and Understanding
Funding and Support
This training is brought to you through funding and support from
Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance,
Wisconsin Crime Prevention Practitioners Association, and
Fox Valley Technical College's Criminal Justice Center for Innovation.
For questions regarding training information, please contact Kristina
Diedrick, Program Specialist, Criminal Justice Center for Innovation,
Fox Valley Technical College at (920) 735-2431 or e-mail
diedrick@fvtc.edu.