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Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) Products

The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) provides a wide array of awareness products—including cards, posters, checklists, guides, videos, briefings, and applications—that share Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) awareness information with the general public and across the public and private sectors to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate bombing incidents.

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To request OBP products, please contact your local Protective Security Advisor (PSA) or email OBP at OBP@cisa.dhs.gov.

Print the Awareness Products Fact Sheet for your business, organization or facility.

Bomb Threat Guidance
  • DHS Bomb Threat Checklist
  • DHS-DOJ Bomb Threat Guidance Quad-Fold
  • DHS-DOJ Bomb Threat Stand-Off Card
  • Bomb Threats During Temporary Events Poster
  • Mass Bomb Threats Postcard
  • Unattended vs. Suspicious Item Postcard and Poster
  • What to Do: Bomb Threat Video
  • What to Do: Bomb Searches Video
  • Mass Bomb Threat TRIPwire Awareness Bulletin
Protective Measures Guidance
  • Protective Measures for Active Shooter with Explosive Device
  • Protective Measures for Homicide/Suicide Bombers
  • Protective Measures for U.S. Commercial Real Estate
  • Protective Measures for Vehicle Borne Explosive Devices 
  • Protective Measures Guide for Homemade Explosives 
  • Protective Measures Guide for Sports Leagues
  • Suspicious UAS Identification Poster and Postcard
  • Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device Identification Card
Security and Resiliency Guidance
  • Security and Resilience Guide: Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Concepts, Common Goals, and Available Assistance 
    • Security and Resilience Guide: Healthcare Annex
    • Security and Resilience Guide: Lodging Annex
    • Security and Resilience Guide: Outdoor Events Annex
    • Security and Resilience Guide: Public Assembly Annex
    • Security and Resilience Guide: Sports Leagues and Venues Annex
IED Awareness
  • Unattended vs. Suspicious Item Postcard and Poster
  • Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device Identification Card
  • DHS-DOJ Bomb Threat Stand-Off Card
  • What to Do: Suspicious or Unattended Item Video
Suspicious Activity Guidance
  • Pharmacy, Beauty and Pool Supply Threat Awareness Poster
  • Fireworks Threat Awareness Poster
  • Gunpowder & Exploding Target Threat Awareness Poster
  • Recognize, Ask, Check, Know (RACK) Threat Awareness Poster
  • Unattended vs. Suspicious Item Postcard and Poster
  • Suspicious UAS Identification Poster and Postcard
  • What to Do: Suspicious or Unattended Item Video
  • Be Vigilant Training Video Series
Training Video Series

What to Do Training Video Series

The What to Do Training Video Series are instructional videos that communicate the threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), explain counter-IED concepts, and demonstrate bombing prevention procedures. The videos show audiences how to react to a bombing attack and deal with a variety of explosive threats such as bomb threats and suspicious items. All videos are free to view on YouTube. Download the printer-friendly Training Video Series Fact Sheet.

These short videos provide clear and simple steps individuals can take to recognize bomb threats and react appropriately.

Be Vigilant Training Video Series 

The Be Vigilant Training Video Series are instructional videos that raise awareness about common everyday items that can be used as bomb-making materials. Retail employees and store managers are the first line of defense in spotting and reporting suspicious purchases, activities and behaviors. All videos are free to view on YouTube.

Contact Information

Please contact your local Protective Security Advisor (PSA) or send an email to the Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) at OBPTraining@cisa.dhs.gov to get any of these products or for additional information.

To report suspicious activity, call 9-1-1 or contact local law enforcement.

 

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