Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism Awareness (California)

Instructor: National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS)

Level: Beginner | Course Type: Online | Duration: 4 Hours
Certificate of Completion: Awarded Upon Completion
BSIS Licensed Training Provider ID#: ATG-2976

Course Description

This fully online Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) course is approved by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) as a 4-hour elective that counts toward the 32-hour continuing education requirement for licensed California security guards.

Provided by the National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS), this training prepares security professionals to recognize, respond to, and report threats involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons. The course includes 11 on-demand training videos and an exclusive WMD Student Guide Manual, offering valuable reference material security guards can use on and off the job.

✅ Satisfies 4 elective hours toward your BSIS 32-hour continuing education requirement.

✅ Take this course individually, or save by enrolling in the full 32-hour CEU bundle, which includes 7 other BSIS-approved electives.

(Click Here to View The Discounted 32 Hour Continued Training Bundle)

💰 Bundle & Save

Looking to meet the full 32-hour BSIS continuing education requirement?
This course is available individually or as part of National IPS’s discounted 32-hour BSIS Continuing Education Bundle, which includes:

✔️ 8 BSIS-approved 4-hour courses
✔️ 100% online and self-paced
✔️ Immediate certificate download after each course
✔️ Big savings vs. buying courses separately

👉 (Click Here to View The Discounted 32 Hour Continued Training Bundle)

🔑 Don’t Forget the Prerequisite!

Before taking this bundle, BSIS requires all new guards to complete the (For New Guards) 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (California): Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force.
Complete it before or shortly after starting this bundle to stay on track with licensing requirements.

(Click Here to View The (For New Gaurds) 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (California)

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• What qualifies as a weapon of mass destruction under BSIS and federal definitions

• How to identify CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) threat indicators

• Step-by-step legal reporting procedures for suspicious activity

• Emergency response roles and communication with first responders

• Prevention strategies and your role in counterterrorism as private security

🎯 Why This Course Matters

WMD threats are rare—but real. From stadiums to transportation hubs, California security guards are often the first to see early warning signs. This training helps ensure BSIS compliance, boosts situational awareness, and gives security officers the tools they need to respond safely and lawfully to high-risk incidents.

Included Materials

📘 WMD Student Guide Manual
A downloadable reference guide included with the course, designed to reinforce key concepts and provide quick-reference protocols in the field.

🧠 Learning Objective

Students will gain working knowledge of how to identify and handle potential WMD threats, understand their reporting responsibilities, and learn how to act lawfully and decisively in emergency situations.

🎯 Target Audience

• Licensed California security guards completing BSIS continuing education

• Officers assigned to high-risk or sensitive environments (events, transit, infrastructure)

• Employers building emergency response capability among guard teams

• Guards interested in career advancement through specialized training

✅ Requirements / Instructions

• Must be at least 18 years old and a registered California security guard

• Internet-connected device required for course access

• Completion of all 11 video modules, guide review, and knowledge checks required

• Download and review the WMD Student Guide Manual

• Certificate of Completion issued immediately after successful completion

✅ Enroll now to gain vital anti-terrorism awareness and fulfill your BSIS CE requirement with National IPS—California’s trusted BSIS training provider.

NOTE: A security guard registrant who is unable to provide their employing PPO the certificates of satisfactory completion of the security officer skills training shall complete 16 hours of the training within 30 days of the registrant’s employment date and shall complete the 16 remaining hours within six months of the registrant’s employment date.