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Consultancy to Public Services

7th July 2016

The continual increase of incidents involving the use of explosives in the world by criminals, terrorists and saboteurs causing death, injury and damage to property, reiterates the need for operational readiness and ability to respond to such events.

As part of this preparation of readiness, ISSEE is regularly approached to complete assessments of preparedness for breeches of security and to design and deliver subsequent preventive programmes. Our speciality is Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security, but we can and do provide consultancy to support other threats to business…

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Consultancy Services to Public Security

7th July 2016

As part of this preparation of readiness, ISSEE is regularly approached to complete assessments of preparedness for breeches of security and to design and deliver subsequent preventive programmes. Our speciality is Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security, but we can and do provide consultancy to support other threats to business continuity for defence or commercial ammunition and explosives manufacturing, storage and transportation operations.

Conducting a Homeland Security based study like this involves looking at the threat to Public Security, Counter Improvised Explosive Devices…

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ISSEE Announces Dates of New Courses

11th June 2016

New dates are announced for the following courses:

EOD Level 1 – starting 5 September 2016. (3 weeks) EOD Level 2 – starting 7th November 2016 – (3 weeks) Firing Officers Course  – starting  3rd October 2016 (2 weeks) Explosives Foundation Course – starting 26th September 2016

Please see our training pages for full details and application.

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ISSEE hosts the Early Careers Focus Group’s Early Careers Symposium

16th April 2016

The ECFG will be holding their inaugural Early Careers Symposium this summer. The symposium is spread over two days and is specifically aimed at engineers and scientists* who are in the early stages of their careers in any disciplines within the defence weapons and explosives industry.

Topics that will be touched upon include: UK defence capability; communication and personal effectiveness; technical presentations; emerging technologies; protection, detection and analysis.

The symposium will take place on 7 & 8 July at ISSEE, Heythrop Park, Enstone, Chipping Norton,…

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Preparations in Full Swing for The Second IEXPE Early Careers Symposium at ISSEE

3rd April 2016

The team at ISSEE is putting the final preparations together for the second Early Careers Symposium early July, hosted at ISSEE. The symposium is spread over two days and is specifically aimed at engineers and scientists who are in the early stages of their careers in any disciplines within the defence weapons and explosives industry.

The symposium will take place on 5th and 6th July 2016 at ISSEE, Heythrop Park, Enstone, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5UE.

The total cost for these two days, which includes full use of the conference facilities, food, drink, accommodation…

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ISSEE to Exhibit at Security and Counter Terror Expo 2016

7th March 2016

ISSEE will be exhibiting on Stand C36, 19-20 April at Olympia

The Security & Counter Terror Expo (formerly Counter Terror Expo) is the event for any professional tasked with protecting assets, business, people and nations from terrorism. It brings over 9000 attendees from across the globe together to see the latest technology, hear about the latest developments, share best practice and ensure that their threat mitigation strategies are effective. ISSEE sees this exhibition as a key platform for security professionals to engage with the very highest level of security expertise…

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Register now to visit us at the Transport Security Expo 2015

20th November 2015

The on-line registration is now open to attend the upcoming Transport Security Expo. (TRS Expo)

This year ISSEE will be joined by Amba Defence, who will be talking about Manta – the market leading under vehicle inspection system. Manta is a portable or fixed under vehicle inspection system used to quickly and accurately identify suspect objects attached to the underside of vehicles.

We look forward to seeing you at stand H13.

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ISSEE partners up with Amba Defence to deliver product focused training

5th November 2015

ISSEE‘s partnership with Amba Defence enables the delivery of  product focused training, consultancy and state-of-the-art technology across all aspects of explosives management, detection and risk.

Amba Defence is an interdisciplinary security and defence organisation, based in the Cotswolds, UK. They have a global client base and a commitment to fostering British innovation and know-how. Their services are organised into four disciplines: Consulting, Projects, Technology & Control.

Shires Crichton, CEO at Amba Defence says about the partnership: “When your security…

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ISSEE’s CEO to speak at Transec Expo 2015

23rd October 2015

Gordon Storey, CEO at ISSEE, will talk about Terrorism and how it is designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of the population. This will include:

Risks to the Transport Industry from terrorism Focus on transportation hubs: rail stations, landslide of airports, underground/subway systems Interfaces between the full support offered by Police and other government agencies Consequence management, responsibilities and training

Hopefully you will be able to attend this seminar while you are visiting the Expo. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at our stand (H13…

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ISSEE to exhibit at Transec in December ’15

11th October 2015

ISSEE will be exhibiting at the Transport Security Expo (Transec) on 2 & 3 December 2015. You can visit us at stand H13.

This will be Transec’s  13th edition,  and over the years it has become the main global platform bringing Government, Industry & Academia together to counter the threat against the world’s transportation networks.

As terrorist organisations look to increase an attack impact they are turning to all means of mass transport to deliver that terror. Therefore organisations in the transport industry need a sound counter terrorism development philosophy…

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ISSEE to speak and exhibit at the Transec show this December

8th October 2015

In addition to exhibiting this year for the first time, at the  Transport Security Expo  (Transec) on 2 & 3 December 2015, you can also listen to our CEO,  Gordon Storey who will be speaking at the event.

Gordon’s presentation will cover the range of risks to the Transport Industry from  terrorism, focussing on transportation hubs like railway stations, airports (land side), and underground / subway systems.

He will look at the different interfaces between the full support offered by Police and other government agencies, and day to day security management,…

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Terrorism is designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of the population.

27th September 2015

There have been noteworthy examples in the past using planes, trains and buses to target large numbers of the public.  This will continue and attacks will vary from the simple to the very complex. Governments responsible for protecting their Nation find that the requirement to provide highly trained responders, capable of dealing with the full terrorist arsenal without excessive disruption to daily activity or damage to property, becomes more and more expensive and time consuming. Maintaining skills acquired during training is equally as important and a challenge, particularly during…

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ISSEE releases date of next International Ammunition Technician course

21st July 2015

COURSE DATES:
18 JANUARY 2016 – 1 JULY 2016

This International Ammunition Technician course is a 24-week programme which reflects the UK MOD training course but has been upgraded to meet the exacting requirements of the UK National Occupational Standards for Explosives and Search occupations. Successful students will qualify for certificates, a diploma and an advanced diploma.

This 24 week programme is taught by experienced ex-Ammunition Technicians throughout who have all been accomplished instructors in the military.  Personnel will learn how to safely identify,…

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Explosives Engineers article in MEM issue 418

30th June 2015

ISSEE has worked in partnership with the Institute of Explosives Engineers to support the special focus for this month’s edition of the Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine (MEM).

Issue 418 of the MEM highlights the importance of promoting the occupational competency, education and professional standing of those who work with explosives and features an interesting article on pages 34/35.

Photos used in the article, the contents page and on the cover have been provided by ISSEE.

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ISSEE is settling in at Talbot Hall

8th April 2015

ISSEE has moved its offices and training facilities from Chilmark, Wiltshire to Talbot Hall, Enstone in Oxfordshire. The main move of the equipment, office furniture and the people has now taken place and everybody is finding their feet in their new surroundings.

As a first for ISSEE, the new location offers integrated, on-site student accommodation plus the ability to host large conferences and seminars.

Set within the 440 acre estate of Heythrop Park, only 6 miles from Chipping Norton and a 20 minute drive from Junction 11 of the M40, our training facilities are unique in…

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ISSEE will be exhibiting at Counter Terror Expo 2015

15th February 2015

21-22 April 2015 – Olympia, London – Stand C36

Counter Terror Expo 2015 is the must attend event to mitigate threats, protect against terrorist attacks and understand current modern day risks in a secure environment.

Discover solutions to protect against threats for: Police, Emergency Services, Government, Military, Intelligence & Security Services, Private Sector, Large scale sites, Oil & Gas, Cyber, Maritime/Anti-Piracy and Critical National Infrastructure.

• Discover new innovations and solutions
• Hear successful case studies
• Meet 400+…

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ISSEE is Moving

1st February 2015

As from Tuesday 7 April 2015, ISSEE will be relocating to more spacious and comfortable surroundings.

ISSEE will be moving from Chilmark in Wiltshire to Enstone in Oxfordshire. Our new location offers us the expansive training, conference and office facilities we need and, for the first time, allows us to provide integrated accommodation for our students.

ISSEE will be based at the Centre for Homeland Security, Talbot Hall, which sits within the 440 acre estate of Heythrop Park which is only 6 miles from Chipping Norton and a 20 minute drive from Junction 11 of the M40.…

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ISSEE to exhibit at Security & Policing

28th January 2015

ISSEE will be exhibiting at the Security & Policing, the Home Office platform for defence professionals to engage with the very highest level of security expertise.

This year Security & Policing takes place from 8th to 10th March at FIVE, Farnborough. Visit us on stand B44.

The event showcases world leading products and services, taking advantage of the unique opportunity to bring together people with operational needs with companies that have the relevant solutions, all within a secure environment. The event enables exhibitors to display products which would be too…

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ISSEE will be exhibiting at the Security & Policing event in March, stand G89

28th January 2015

THE UK’S PREMIER SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EVENT

Since its inception over 30 years ago, Security & Policing has provided a platform for professionals from the UK and across the world to engage with the very highest level of security expertise. The event continuously develops in size and scope and exists to provide the level of industry engagement needed to enable UK Government to procure and deliver its national security priorities.

The event is aimed at police, law enforcement and security professionals who are tasked with security, civil protection and National…

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Deeper counter-terror training with ISSEE

16th December 2014

Our article, which highlights that terrorism has become the systematic weapon of war that knows no borders or seldom has a face and that therefore the requirement for any nation must be to deliver highly trained responders; has been published in the December edition of the Counter Terror Business magazine.

A copy of the article can be seen and read via the link below:

ISSEE Editorial in Counter Terror magazine – Dec 2014

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