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Behavioral Detection & Counter Terrorism Training

Equipping security professionals with advanced skills to identify threats and protect critical infrastructure.

Behavioral Analysis

Detect suspicious behavior patterns with advanced techniques

Threat Assessment

Identify and neutralize potential threats before they escalate

Team Training

Comprehensive programs for security teams of all sizes

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About BOA Training

Decades of Real-World Experience

Incorporating decades of real-world policing, operational deployment and nationally accredited training, BOA Training works in collaboration with host venues across London and the UK. We enhance detection, deterrence and situational awareness capabilities with the ability to disrupt hostile individuals and criminality.

We provide higher-level training in behavioural detection and counter terrorism, delivering specialist security personnel training that supports and contributes to your current security measures and strategies specific to your environment.

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Observation

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60+Years Combined Experience
7+Law Enforcement Partnerships
100%Tailored Training Solutions

Meet Our Expert Instructors

With a combined 60 years of police service, our instructors bring unparalleled expertise in security and counter-terrorism training.

Fiona Clements

Fiona Clements

Joint Founder & Lead Instructor

FBI and TSA trained specialist
Behavioural Detection expert
Former Metropolitan Police
Counter Terrorism specialist

FBI and TSA trained, Fiona specializes in and delivers dynamic Behavioural Detection and Counter Terrorism training. She has been responsible for implementing training techniques piloted across Essex Police and The Metropolitan Police.

Darren Potts

Darren Potts

Joint Founder & Lead Instructor

Qualified Police Instructor
Security Tactics specialist
City of London Police trainer
NPSA accredited

With extensive police service experience, Darren is a qualified Instructor who has provided training to police forces across the UK in several security tactics on behalf of City of London Police and NPSA.

Instructor Training and Accreditations

Metropolitan Police

NPSA

National Protective Security Authority

City of London Police

Essex Police

Airpol

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Transportation Security Administration

Behavioural Detection & Counter Terrorism Training Courses

Maintaining an engaging classroom presence with best practices, BOA Training enables security trained personnel to identify threats and make tactical, proactive and actionable decisions.

Hostile Reconnaissance and Security Awareness
4 Hours

Hostile Reconnaissance and Security Awareness

Defined by NPSA as, "Purposeful observation with the intention of collecting information to inform the planning of a hostile act against a specific target". This course provides your staff with a greater understanding of hostile reconnaissance and security awareness.

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Behavioural Detection and Counter Terrorism Awareness
1 Day

Behavioural Detection and Counter Terrorism Awareness

Tailored for reception staff and security personnel, this course equips your team to identify potential threats and provides efficient conversational techniques for resolving situations.

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Behavioural Detection Officer (BDO) and Counter Terrorism Course
2 Days

Behavioural Detection Officer (BDO) and Counter Terrorism Course

This course is designed for your security personnel to isolate and detect threats. Covering the meaning and importance of behavioural detection, case studies, and more.

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Behavioural Detection Specialist (BDS) and Counter Terrorism Course
3 Days

Behavioural Detection Specialist (BDS) and Counter Terrorism Course

This course provides each element of the two-day Behavioural Detection Officer course, but is specifically aimed at equipping supervisors, team leaders and managers with advanced skills.

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What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what security professionals have to say about our training.

"Very professional and right on point. The best training I have ever attended!"

Security Professional

Corporate Security Team

"A great course. Makes a pleasant change for a course to be engaging. Great to get to practice knowledge while learning. Delivery was great!"

Training Participant

Private Security Firm

"It was refreshing having TWO instructors with years of experience, knowledge and stories. I have gained new outlooks on people that I know and believe will be beneficial in everyday life."

Course Attendee

Venue Security

"This course has taught me a lot that I never knew about, such as watching behaviour and detecting threats to myself, the public and my workplace."

Security Manager

Corporate Security

"The BEST course I have done in all my years! The instructors were lively, kept you engrossed and engaged. Ten out of ten!"

Senior Security Officer

Event Security

"The course exceeded my expectations. The practical exercises were particularly valuable, allowing us to apply the techniques in realistic scenarios."

Security Consultant

International Security Firm

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Contact Us

Use the form to contact us for more information surrounding our behavioural detection and counter terrorism training courses, content, schedules and pricing.

We answer all enquiries within 24 business hours.

Phone

07572 988 856

Monday to Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Email

info@boa-training.com

Address

BOA Training Ltd
12 Station Court
Station Approach
Wickford, Essex
SS11 7AT
United Kingdom

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