Checkpoint Trainind and IED Recognition

The constant evolution of terrorist tactics makes it critical that security personnel receive constant training to ensure that they remain abreast of threats that come in increasingly sophisticated forms and represent escalating levels of destruction to people and property.

DSA Detection makes compatible consumable products used for Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) with instruments used by the Department of Homeland Security and the military of governments around the world.

Two areas where DSA assists the personnel charged with the safety of both civilians and military personnel, Check Point Training and IED Training, offer the latest techniques and equipment available in the pursuit of this goal.

Security officers responsible for monitoring the comings and goings of people in sensitive areas need to do so efficiently, without sacrificing thoroughness. DSA teaches them how to operate X-ray systems properly from both a practical point of view, and more importantly, from the perspective of correctly interpreting X-ray images. The courses offered cover both walk-through and handheld detectors. Instructors certified by device manufacturers teach operators the fine points of using the various types of equipment, how to make sure that equipment is functioning properly, and procedures to follow if troubleshooting is required. Students who complete these courses can expect the ability to handle typical and unexpected security screening situations.

Along with training to operate checkpoints, DSA also offers comprehensive training to enable personnel to recognize and effectively deal with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Students learn through the use of kits designed to raise their level of proficiency at detecting explosive devices disguised as harmless packages, electronics that have had the actual circuits replaced with detonation circuits, and how to ascertain if what appears to be an IED is real, or a decoy designed to direct attention away from the actual threat.

Other training kits deal with items sent through the postal system, air cargo system, and explosives of all types. Kits realistically mimic actual explosives, so that security personnel can practice recognition and safety protocols in order to be fully prepared when the actual need arises.

DSA Detection exerts constant vigilance to keep their training courses and kits current, so that security personnel can remain alert to the ever-changing environment that poses real threats to innocent lives. 

DSA Detection's Offerings

DSA Detection specializes in the manufacturing of IED training aids, ETD consumables and cleaning and checkpoint tools. The company also specializes in thorough check point training. Other training options they have available include cargo training, security officer training and, finally, ETD training.

The various products offered by DSA Detection are important for numerous different reasons. First and foremost, these consumable products have DHS approval. They can be used alongside Morpho Detection and Smiths Detection ETD devices. These ETD devices are employed by military members all over the planet. They're also utilized by the Department of Homeland Security organizations internationally.

Security officer training kits are available from DSA Detection. These IED training kits were put together in order to emulate true threats and therefore give aspiring security officers realistic experiences. DSA Detection's security training kits are available in several diverse varieties. These varieties include IED circuit board kits, threat screening kits, mail threat kits and explosive threat kits. They include components such as firing circuits, explosives, grenades, mail threats, pipe bombs, blasting caps, knives and guns.

The president and CEO of DSA Detection is Dave Rutter. Rutter has extensive national defense and homeland security expertise. He was employed in the fields for more than three decades, after all. Before he established DSA Detection, he worked for Ion Track Instruments as the Vice President of Global Support. He worked there from 2000 to 2004. The name of the company was later changed to GE Security. Other noteworthy members of the DSA Detection team include the director of sales and marketing Lourdes Coleman, the director of explosives technology John Howell, and, last but not least, the director of government relations Liz Weikert. DSA Detection is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, which is a town located about half an hour away from Boston.

People who are looking to acquire high-quality check point training services or training aids among other things can contact the DSA Detection team for further information. The company's website features a brief contact form that requests basic details such as individuals' names, companies, positions, phone numbers, email addresses and countries of location.