ABOUT CTIA

The Institute was formed to bridge the training gap between government agencies and the private sector. No other private organization in Utah possesses our expertise. We are a duly registered and approved firm with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Our instructors hold many decades of experience between them. They are highly motivated experts with backgrounds in military special operations, dignitary protection and law enforcement. We are dedicated to providing the American public with the highest level of training available outside of the government agencies and the military.
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OUR LOGO

Our logo represents the heritage of our founders and instructors. The shield shape represents the FLASH or patch worn on the berets of military special operations personnel. The helmet represents protection as worn by the Knights of old. The Griffins are mythical creatures who legend holds were fiercely protective of their domain. The stars and stripes are a symbolic representation of our country's flag. The crossed pistols represent close protection as well as our military police heritage. The martial arts YIN and YANG symbol represents personal protection training. The lightning bolts represent the three areas of operation: AIR, LAND, and SEA.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Counterterrorism Institute of America is to train and prepare the American public, private security forces, and law enforcement to protect themselves from acts of terrorism and violent crime. Our instructors hold many decades of experience between them. They are highly motivated experts with backgrounds in military special operations, dignitary protection and law enforcement. We are dedicated to providing the American public with the highest level of training available outside of the government agencies and the military.