Homeland Security Secretary is promoting what the U.S. can learn from Israeli methods.

"That's a scenario where Israel has a lot of experience," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff in an interview with Reuters. "I think that it is of interest to us to see if there is any adaptation there." Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport, known for its strict security measures, relies heavily on techniques that detect suspicious behavior among travelers. Chertoff said such methods, as well as Israeli technologies that detect explosives, are some of the things that may help protect U.S. airports and other public places against attacks. Chertoff, at a conference in Jerusalem for public and homeland security ministers from around the world, signed an agreement with Israel to share technology and information on methods to improve homeland security."

Michael Chertoff
Homeland Security Secretary

"After serving many years with Police Assistance Missions in the Balkans I was very curious how Israel's Security services are dealing nowadays with it's problems at the borders but also preventing and combating terrorism and crime inside the state territory. The CT Mission in February 2008 organized by the Shaneson Consulting Group Inc. offered an extremely deep inside information package about the work of the State Police, the Intelligence Services, the Military and the judicial system. I was highly impressed about the professionalism and the quality of both the personal and the equipment used in the different institutions. I would like to stress in particular that the very tense situation in the country is causing an immense burden for all state institutions and I learned during this week how to deal with it. I think such a mission should be mandatory for all those who are in management positions in their home countries and have to deal with terrorism matters. The mission is not only an adequate learning process for practitioners in law enforcement but also an opportunity for senior executive personal in the Security sector in order to prepare their own organizations in the fight against terrorism. Beside the missions tight schedule the participants also found some time to enjoy wonderful historical sites and delicious food in Jerusalem and in the country. The price paid and the time used for the CT mission is a real investment for professionals and I do know for sure that I am going to join again one of the next excursions organized by Shaneson Consulting Group Inc."

Prof. Klaus Ehrenfried Schmidt, ACMI
Leitender Kriminaldirektor a.D.
2005-2007 Director of EU Police Mission to Albania PAMECA

"The Ultimate Counter Terrorist Mission of February 2008 was a true success. The information, training, and overall experience of the mission should not be missed by anyone in the fields of security, governmental planning and/or law enforcement. Future missions are crucial to the preservation of the Western World’s lifestyle in the years to come."

Yours truly,
Michael L. Dietchweiler
Attorney and Law Enforcement Officer