The  purpose of this society shall be to advance and disseminate knowledge  concerning the principles, advances and applications of Threat Detection  Sciences, via educational annual workshops in areas of contraband  detection, like in the areas of explosives, illicit  narcotics, chemicals, etc.  

The  overall mission is to assist in the communications, research &  development, and education of detection, directly improving national and  international homeland security. Scientific Workshops will provide continuity, advance planning,  and a financing mechanism for holding annual workshops, conferences and  meetings.