Current News

ISSEE has recently conducted training for students from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The Chief Instructor of ISSEE, Terry Thompson, says “The work undertaken by the ICRC has long been recognised as a vital constituent of the protection of vulnerable people and countries. The training course undertaken by the individuals from the ICRC will help to not only protect themselves but will hopefully add to the protection of the more vulnerable people of our society”. Added 5 May 2010

ISSEE recently conducted some training in Dubai which included Validating the Licensing System for the Dubai Police EOD Operators and No 2s. Added 20 January 2010

In December 2009 ISSEE were awarded a competitive contract to conduct two courses for S015, the Counter Terrorism Command of the Metropolitan Police Service. A total of 17 personnel were trained for their role as Police EOD No2/Drivers, to conduct the duties and responsibilities of an IEDD Technical Assistant and to assist in the preparation of Explosive Demonstrations. Read more. Added 11 January 2010

The role of the EOD team Technical Assistant or No2 is critical to the success of operationally deployed teams. Much emphasis is rightly placed on the training and qualifications of the IEDD Operator to meet the demanding requirements of a competent C-IED response to terrorist threats involving devices incorporating explosives, muntions and other hazardous payloads.

ISSEE has always recognised the importance of appropriate training for all EOD team members, and, in addition to the series of courses delivered at Operator level, has developed a less well known range of courses aimed at those not yet trained, qualified or experienced in this discipline. These courses range from Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) ROV handling, maintenance, weapon loading and deployment; to the courses recently conducted for Police EOD Drivers/No2s of S015, the Counter Terrorist Command of the Metropolitan Police Service. This range of courses provides training and qualification to those who are just beginning their careers and those more experienced practitioners who are serving in Operational EOD Units, but who have not previously undergone formal training. Added 11 January 2010

ISSEE is involved in a number of UK and overseas contracts and is actively seeking instructors in Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal. All applicants should have a minimum of 10 years operational experience, must be physically fit and willing to work overseas. Whilst some of our work is in Afghanistan and Iraq we have opportunities in the UK, Middle East, Far East and USA. Please submit up to date CVs to admin@issee.co.uk in the first instance. All applications will be treated in confidence. Added 2 September 2009

ISSEE is delighted to welcome Phil Myles to the ISSEE team as Operations Manager. Read more.... Phil Myles.Updated 9th June 2009

We are delighted to announce that Alan Hatcher has been accepted as a Fellow of the Institute of Explosives Engineers.Updated 12th May 2009

The ISSEE Board of Directors is delighted to announce the promotion of Tony Malkin to the position of Managing Director of ISSEE.Updated 11th May 2009

ISSEE is delighted to announce the recruitment of the Rt Hon Adam Ingram MP as a Non Executive Director to ISSEE. Professor Alan Hatcher, Principal and founder of the School is delighted to welcome Adam as part of the ISSEE team.Updated March 2009

Our International Business Development Officer has just returned to the UK from a very successful tour of the Far East.Updated 25th March 2009

New Strategic Alliance with Westminster Group Read more.... Full article.Updated 10th October 2008

"Use of robots is the way ahead to saving lives and ISSEE is fully behind this initiative and is looking at new and innovative ways of using current robotic technologies in conjunction with a UAV to defeat IEDs".Full article Updated 14th August 2008

"Professor Alan Hatcher is delighted to announce that ISSEE has been formally accepted as a corporate member of the Institute of Explosives Engineers (IExpE). All ISSEE students will now be offered the opportunity to become either Associate or Full members of the Institute through the courses delivered at ISSEE". Institute of Explosives Engineers. Updated 6th August 2008

Archive News

Exercise Equinox ISSEE was selected to host Exercise Equinox over the period 26/27 September. It was quite simply the variety of training environments that encouraged the Wiltshire Resilience Forum to engage with the company. Over 500 participants were involved in the exercise which covered the police command levels of bronze, silver and gold. Not only were the Police, Ambulance and Fire Services present, but also members from Casualty Union - volunteer participants who represent injured and wounded in a frighteningly accurate manner.

Realistic training inspires the players and considerable time and effort was dedicated to the Underground Search and Rescue (USAR) facilities. Developed and constructed by team members from RAPID UK - a well known and experienced USAR volunteer group with international experience - the "demolished building" presented a real-life challenge to the USAR players and paramedics. One of the paramedics described the facility as "one of the best and more demanding of those available in UK".

ISSEE will be offering explosive related training opportunities to participants of Exercise Equinox in the near future. USAR facilities will be utilised as well ISSEE's considerable depth of experience in explosives. ISSEE welcomes enquiries from any organisation wishing to use its outdoor and indoor training facilities and environments. Updated 9th October 2008

Exercise Equinox In acknowledging the varied and demanding training environment offered by the International School for Security and Explosives Education (ISSEE) on its training area and indoor facilities, the Wiltshire Resilience Forum has hired the site upon which to run Exercise Equinox.

Exercise Equinox is a 500 hundred man training exercise involving the Emergency Services in the context of dealing with an emergency (aircraft crash) involving several fatalities and many injured.

Professor Alan Hatcher - the CEO of ISSEE - said "We are delighted to be able to host this important practice of multi-agency procedures and to contribute to such a demanding exercise. Our training areas and indoor facilities are constantly in demand for this type of exercise and we pride ourselves on our ability to produce demanding and innovative decision making scenarios for senior management in all walks of life, not just the Emergency Services." Updated 20th October 2008

"ISSEE has now taken delivery of several Wheelbarrows,5 Bison and 2 Groundhog Remote Operating Vehicles (ROVs). Professor Alan Hatcher, the Founder and CEO of the school said, "This is a great day for the school as it will enhance all of our training capabilities by way of providing "hands on training" on a ratio of just 2 students per robot. In order to fully train Counter Terrorist Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) specialists and related activities it is essential that individual students have the opportunity to train with robots. They will also enable us to offer unique courses to clients who have bought robots and need refresher training or have a need to train newly recruited or replacement personnel. I believe that we are the only private Explosives Training School to have this amount of robots and supporting equipment". For more information and to register for training courses, please contact the school on 01722 717979. Updated 29th July 2008

"ISSEE staff are still working in Afghanistan and supporting the Suppport Our Soldiers (SOS) network - 29 May 2008". Full article.

"NOW AVAILABLE: Weapons Intelligence Team training and Joint IED Exploitation Training - 15 day Course - for further details please ring 01722 717979.

"ISSEE Instructors continue to work with Afghan Army and Police on EOD / IED - 12 Feb 2008". Full article.

"Terror arrest in Bristol - 18.04.08". Full article.

"Major security alert at Heathrow Airport - 13 Mar 2008". Full article.

"Europe warned of Taliban return - 25 Feb 08".Full article.

Aircraft vulnerability exposed .  Full article Updated 28th February 2008

ISSEE has started discussions with Tinopolis Interactive regarding the possibility of producing "blended learning programs" which combine traditional instructor led training with media based learning packages.  Tinopolis Interactive Updated 18th February 2008

UK airport gets iris recognition program.  Full article Updated 11th February 2008

ISSEE is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to train Canadian Servicemen and women on IED Exploitation, prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. Updated 21st January 2008

ISSEE instructors working with, and training the Afghan National Army in Afghanistan on IED's can see the rewards of their efforts:- Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to 205th Corps discovered an IED placed along a village roadway very near a mosque. "If the ANA soldiers had not alerted us, we would have hit the IED," a Commander from the coalition convoy said. "Their actions saved our lives and the lives of the villagers who regularly use the road to get to the mosque."   Full article Updated 8th January 2008

ISSEE mourns the sad loss of friend and colleague Nick Nice, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day. Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.  Full article Updated 1st January 2008

ISSEE is hoping to have it's on-site accommodation completed by May 2008. We will keep you updated. Updated 17th December 2007

Secretary killed in Paris parcel bomb attack - an investigation has been opened by the anti-terrorist branch of the Paris police.  Full article

'Lyrical Terrorist' ... possessing records likely to be used for terrorism - 9 Nov 2007.  Full article

The CEO, Alan Hatcher, has recently returned from the Centre of Excellence - Defence Against Terrorism, Ankara, Turkey, after delivering several presentations to the Defence Against Suicide Bombing Course. Updated 10th December 2007

ISSEE is pleased to announce that it has recently secured a major training contract in Afghanistan and that the CEO has reccently visited instructors working there.

Security at airports 'increases risk of terror'.  Full article

Britain's bilateral counter-terrorism relationship with Saudi Arabia has been a hot-button subject during the state visit. Full reportUpdated 5th December 2007