Extremist Islamic Fundamentalism and Terrorism

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Thursday, April 7, 2005 - Friday, April 8, 2005

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Maryland-National Capital Park Police
12751 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Contact: Jacob Haber
Margaret.Kingsley@mncppc-mc.org
302 6549091

This seminar conducted by a former FBI counter terrorism official will provide the participant with a greater understanding of modern Islamic fundamentalism and the terrorism threat it posed worldwide. By the conclusion of the program, attendees should have a more profound knowledge base on such areas as: Early history and success of Islam; Doctrine of Jihad; Inseparability of religion and politics; Wahhabism; Why they hate us; Counter terrorism investigations; Hope for the future.

Cost for this 2-day course is $295 per person. Agencies enrolling three or more personnel receive a 15% team discount.

To Register: For more information, please check out www.le-seminars.com/102.htmhttp://www.le-seminars.com/102.htm or call Jacob Haber at 302-654-9091.