who are we...

we are the

cop on the corner, the firefighter with the smoke-smudged face, the soldier doing humanitarian de-mining, the analyst who examines the pieces of the puzzle and the WMD specialist determining the potential threat posed by our adversaries.  We’re also the people who are called
upon to eliminate that threat, and we do it every day.

It is people like our members who serve their country and their fellow man by placing themselves in harm’s way so that the rest of us may sleep peacefully, that make the IABTI so vital. Our membership represents every facet of the first responder community.

The underlying belief of the IABTI is that individuals and organizations can more effectively combat terrorism and criminal activities by uniting their efforts. Together we are meeting the challenge.

IABTI is a 501(c)3, non-profit association and was incorporated in 1974 in California. The officers of the Association consist of the following and hold terms of office as indicated:

1) International Director, 1 year
2) 1st Assistant International Director, 1 year/Ascending
3) 2nd Assistant International Director, 1 year/Ascending
4) 3rd Assistant International Director, Elected/Ascending
5) Seven (7) Regional Directors, 2 years Elected
6) Secretary/Treasurer, Appointed

It is people like our members who serve their country and their fellow man by placing themselves in harm’s way so that the rest of us may sleep peacefully, that make the IABTI so vital. Our membership represents every facet of the first responder community.

The underlying belief of the IABTI is that individuals and organizations can more effectively combat terrorism and criminal activities by uniting their efforts. Together we are meeting the challenge.

IABTI is a 501(c)3, non-profit association and was incorporated in 1974 in California. The officers of the Association consist of the following and hold terms of office as indicated:

1) International Director, 1 year
2) 1st Assistant International Director, 1 year/Ascending
3) 2nd Assistant International Director, 1 year/Ascending
4) 3rd Assistant International Director, Elected/Ascending
5) Seven (7) Regional Directors, 2 years Elected
6) Secretary/Treasurer, Appointed

Our Mission

We are committed to countering and defeating the growing menace that bombs and weapons of mass destruction present.

Our Vision

We are the world leader in the dissemination of information and training on destructive devices to the international public safety community.

Our Mission

We are committed to countering and defeating the growing menace that bombs and weapons of mass destruction present.

Our Vision

We are the world leader in the dissemination of information and training on destructive devices to the international public safety community.

IABTI’s

Goals

Foster

Exchange of ideas and information within the field of explosives – both technical and investigative.

Grow

Friendships and cooperation among the various technical and investigative personnel in these fields.

Stimulate

Research the development of new techniques within the fields of bomb response and explosives.

Render

Financial support to worthy research projects.

Provide

Statistical data of value in the fields of bomb response and explosives.

Encourage and provide

Educational endeavors in the field of explosives to promote and protect public safety.

Develop

High levels of professional competence among technicians and investigators.

Promote

Development of safe testing procedures and methods of presenting conclusions.

Assist

Providing expert testimony and information to our judicial systems.

Lend Assistance

In the formation of training programs.