Local law enforcement in Los Angeles are given courses towards 'understanding Shiite extremism & Hezbollah'

AA, here; 

"... The Emergence of Iranian Power: Iran & Hezbollah 

February 18, 2014 - 0800– 1700 HOURS 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This Course examines the emergence of Iranian power 

in the Middle East and its link with Hezbollah. Topics include: Understanding Shiite 

Extremism, Persian and Iranian history and geography, security organizations, 

Hezbollah leadership, operations in the U.S. and emerging threats. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

 Develop an understanding of Shiite Extremism 

 Examine Iran as an emerging Mid-East Power 

 Examine Hezbollah as a Terrorist Group & Para-Statal Entity 

 Develop Pre-Incident Indicators of Terrorist and other Threat Activity Related to 

U.S. conflict with Iran and its Lebanese Surrogate ..."