Download or read book Local Law Enforcement Responds to Terrorism written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document discusses the types of resources that police may want to consider when developing their terrorism prevention and response plan. To deal effectively with the threat of domestic terrorism, the police must be able to manage and coordinate different sources of data and intelligence. They must also process them in such a way as to provide an enhanced understanding of actual or potential criminal activity. In recent years, technological advances have resulted in vast improvements in data gathering techniques, including in-field laptops, automated computer aided dispatch systems, and geographical information systems. Some police departments are finding value in combining law enforcement data with other types of data to examine crime problems in greater depth. These data are being used both in the aggregate and at the incident level. The importance of incident level data is that it can be analyzed by different levels of geography (address, beat, reporting district) as well as by other variables. Non-law enforcement types of data such as pawn information and drug court information are often available in incident level format and when combined with the more traditional law enforcement data, can allow for numerous analytical possibilities. Agencies are now recognizing the benefits of data sharing across institutions and jurisdictions. There is also the need to ensure that police personnel receive the necessary training to make certain that they have the tools required to effectively respond to terrorist attacks. The importance of communications interoperability was reaffirmed during the recent terrorist attacks. Technology can assist local law enforcement by delivering timely and consistent information to the community. Agencies need to assess the community2s needs and develop an approach that is tailored to the distinctive characteristics and requirements that exist within each individual jurisdiction.
Download or read book Introduction to Homeland Security written by David A. McEntire and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the world of homeland security and provides them with up-to-date information on recent attacks, new terrorist threats, visible terrorist organizations, current dilemmas, updated research, and best practices This book provides comprehensive coverage of issues relating to terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies, and emergency management. It offers a foundation that spans the readily apparent chasm between the homeland security and disaster communities, and covers the stages of emergency management with a focus on terrorism prevention and response. Based on both the academic literature and practical understanding, the book includes research findings, covering theory and principles as well as their application. Introduction to Homeland Security: Understanding Terrorism Prevention and Emergency Management, Second Edition teaches how to define homeland security, understand how it changed after 9/11, and explore its relationship with emergency management; recognize the causes of terrorism and what prompts people to engage in terrorist attacks; assess the trade-offs between security and rights, and understand how terrorism exploits the tension between these two priorities; work to prevent terrorist attacks through intelligence gathering, by promoting laws that prohibit terrorism, and by protecting borders and various sectors of society; prepare for a terrorist attack by creating an advisory council, passing ordinances, acquiring monetary resources, and establishing an EOC; effectively respond to a terrorist attack through the many functions involved, including the protection of first responders and the decontamination of the victims; recover from a terrorist attack through both short-term and long-term measures; anticipate the current challenges faced in homeland security; and comprehend the various types of attacks that might take place in the future. The second edition: Covers the four traditional phases of emergency response, with a focus on terrorism prevention and infrastructure protection Includes new content such as recent domestic and international terrorist attacks including the attacks in Paris and Boston Has a strong "practitioner" approach and draws upon a solid foundation of academic literature in the field Discusses the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, non-government organizations, and individual citizens Introduction to Homeland Security is an excellent book for all scholars, students, and practitioners interested or involved in homeland security and emergency management.
Download or read book Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-08-26 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oklahoma City bombing, intentional crashing of airliners on September 11, 2001, and anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001 have made Americans acutely aware of the impacts of terrorism. These events and continued threats of terrorism have raised questions about the impact on the psychological health of the nation and how well the public health infrastructure is able to meet the psychological needs that will likely result. Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism highlights some of the critical issues in responding to the psychological needs that result from terrorism and provides possible options for intervention. The committee offers an example for a public health strategy that may serve as a base from which plans to prevent and respond to the psychological consequences of a variety of terrorism events can be formulated. The report includes recommendations for the training and education of service providers, ensuring appropriate guidelines for the protection of service providers, and developing public health surveillance for preevent, event, and postevent factors related to psychological consequences.
Download or read book Terrorist Threats to Food written by World Health Organization. Food Safety Department and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2002 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While only a few cases of intentional contamination of food have been proven, the risk of possible terrorist threats to food should be given serious consideration by public health authorities and the food industry.This document examines means of establishing basic prevention, surveillance and response capacities. Because both unintentionally and deliberately caused outbreaks of foodborne disease may be managed by many of the same mechanisms, the WHO recommendations concentrate on working with national governments on integrating terrorism prevention and response measures into existing national food safety and disease surveillance programmes.Preventive measures by governments and the food industry are discussed. Industry involvement is encouraged from the outset, as the food industry possesses the primary means and greatest ability to minimize food-related risks. Existing food safety management programmes can be enhanced, WHO says, while putting in place appropriate security measures to protect food production and distribution systems. The document provides suggestions for specific measures for consideration by industry.The document provides guidance on strengthening existing communicable disease control systems to ensure that surveillance systems are sufficiently sensitive to meet the threat of any food safety emergency.The guidance document emphasizes the need to strengthen existing emergency alert and response systems by improving links with all relevant agencies and with the food industry. Many developed and most developing countries are not yet adequately prepared to deal with a large-scale food safety emergency. All countries should undertake preparedness and response planning to be able to cope with food safety emergencies regardless of their cause. In this regard, the services of various technical programmes of WHO as well as other organizations that may be of assistance to countries in addressing this newly emerging public health concern are also described in the document.Experts from national agencies in Australia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States of America, and from organizations including the European Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Industry Council for Development contributed to the development of the document.
Download or read book Local Law Enforcement Responds to Terrorism written by Robert Chapman and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tragic events of September 11, 2001, added a new dimension in American policing. The first responders to any future incidents will most assuredly be local police, fire and rescue personnel. Therefore, law enforcement officials must strategically rethink public security procedures and practices in order to maximize the full potential of their resources. This guide discusses the types of resources that police may want to consider when developing their own terrorism prevention and response plan. It also highlights the efforts of some police who have utilized resources provided to strengthen their response to terrorism by: improving data and intelligence collection and proceessing; increasing the capacity to address terrorism by capitalizing on technological advancements; communicating with other public safety agencies; and responding to citizen fear and preparing to assist potential victims. Figures. This is a print on demand report.
Download or read book Terrorism Prevention and Response written by Cliff Mariani and published by LLP. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised & ExpandedIn the continuing war on terrorism, knowledge and vigilance are critical!At a grassroots level you will learn to:-Identify potential targets in your area-Understand and spot "tools of a terrorist"-Design "mass event" plans to avoid chaos-Understand terrorist thinking & planningPlus get NEW patrol pointers, counter-terrorism field tactics, instructive guidelines and checklist and a wave of updated references and resources.A law enforcement MUST for the times
Download or read book Terrorism Prevention and Response written by Cliff Mariani and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forerunner to this publication was the Terrorism Response Handbook for Police Officers in New York State, published in March, 2002. For this edition, New York State law-specific material has been removed, and a more generalized discussion on matter relating to criminal acts committed by terrorists and their operatives and the legal tools necessary to pursue suspects, has been substituted. Also, much has been added to enhance the significance and training value of this national edition. U.S. government advisories warn that terrorists may be monitoring our emergency fire and rescue response procedures. For this reason, this guide is not intended for sale to the general public. It has been compiled and edited primarily for law enforcement and public safety professionals. Copies of this publication and the New York State edition should be safeguarded against unauthorized use.
Download or read book Terrorism Prevention and Response written by Cliff Mariani and published by Looseleaf Law Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded and Revised To Stay Current With New Terrorist Tactics and Threats! Used nationwide by agencies and officers of all levels, this counter-terrorism blockbuster is one of the most critical recent releases ever. Learn to spot potential terrorists and targets
Download or read book Introduction to Homeland Security written by David A. McEntire and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the growing concerns about security with this vital book Homeland Security has never been a more important part of the American social and political fabric. Risk assessment, attack prediction and prevention, preparedness measures, response to terrorist activity, and natural disaster management all fall under the purview of homeland security. It is a key focus of the US security state, which has expanded massively in recent decades. Introduction to Homeland Security provides an overview of this subject for professors, students, and practitioners in the field. Drawing upon a rich foundation of scholarship and academic literature, it focuses principally on terrorism prevention and protection, and offers new content related to novel threats and security concerns. Its practitioner-centered approach and attention to both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders make it an indispensable introduction to the subject. Readers will also find: Coverage of the four traditional phases of emergency management New and additional treatment of border control, drug trafficking, organized crime, mass shootings, protests, riots, pandemics, and climate change Companion websites including extensive pedagogical materials, student self-assessment tests, and an image gallery Introduction to Homeland Security is ideal for professors and students in homeland security and emergency management programs, as well as practitioners involved in this important profession.
Download or read book Emergency Response to Terrorism written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Radicalization to Terrorism written by Sophia Moskalenko and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the recent years, terrorism and radicalization have (unfortunately) become something of a regular topic in the news, in movies and TV shows, and even in dinnertime conversations. It seems like everyone knows something and has a theory or two to explain the growing number of terrorist attacks around the world. Some blame it on Muslims, some on the news media and the Internet, and some on the CIA and the U.S. government. It has become difficult to judge the quality of all this information. Thus, it makes sense to ask for credentials of the messengers"--
Download or read book Practical Terrorism Prevention written by Jackson and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers examined past U.S. countering violent extremism and terrorism prevention efforts and explored policy options to strengthen terrorism prevention in the future. They found that current terrorism prevention capabilities are relatively limited and that there is a perceived need for federal efforts to help strengthen local capacity. However, any federal efforts will need to focus on building community trust to be successful.
Download or read book Meeting the Challenges of Global Terrorism written by Dilip K. Das and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meeting the Challenges of Global Terrorism brings together an international array of criminologists, policymakers, and police professionals to assess the main contemporary trends in terrorism.
Download or read book Pocket Reference to Terrorism Prevention and Response written by Cliff Mariani and published by LLP. This book was released on 2003 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication is a quick reference addendum to the book, Terrorism prevention and response: the definitive law enforcement guide to prepare for terrorist activity and does not reflect the depth, clarity and amount of information contained in the main text. This pock reference is provided solely for added convenience in the field and should by no means be considered a substitute or replacement for the full guide.
Download or read book TACTICAL COUNTERTERRORISM written by Dean T. Olson and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Police officers on the beat, officers on patrol, all cops - local, state, tribal and federal, 750,000 strong - doing what they do every day are the first and most effective line of defense against terrorist acts committed in the Homeland. This manual is designed to overcome the failure of our national counter-terrorist strategy to better utilize local cops in homeland security by providing essential and practical knowledge local officers can use to identify terrorist precursor activities and more effectively interdict and prevent terrorist attacks from occurring. The goal is to acquaint officers with proactive “first preventer” knowledge and tactics so they can make police counterterrorism an integral part of their duties. Numerous case studies flesh out concepts such as terrorism, homeland security, terrorist threats posed by different terror groups, police counterterrorism intelligence, lone wolf terrorism, behavioral indicators of Islamist radicalization, terrorist tradecraft, terrorism indicators and warning signs, the terrorist attack cycle, terrorist attack tactics such as sniping, weapons of mass destruction, arson, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), suicide bombing tactics and surveillance detection techniques. This manual is an excellent source of basic to intermediate training for intelligence analysts, members of Joint Terrorism Task Forces, criminal intelligence investigators, and all police officers.
Download or read book Terrorism and Response Pocket Guide written by Cliff Mariani and published by Looseleaf Law Publications Corporation. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect pocket companion for every officer, every beat and every shift! Custom formatted for quick reference to agency contacts, antiterrorism checklists, emergency protocols and other crucial mass emergency response information.
Download or read book Terrorism Informatics written by Hsinchun Chen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-06-17 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is nothing less than a complete and comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art of terrorism informatics. It covers the application of advanced methodologies and information fusion and analysis. It also lays out techniques to acquire, integrate, process, analyze, and manage the diversity of terrorism-related information for international and homeland security-related applications. The book details three major areas of terrorism research: prevention, detection, and established governmental responses to terrorism. It systematically examines the current and ongoing research, including recent case studies and application of terrorism informatics techniques. The coverage then presents the critical and relevant social/technical areas to terrorism research including social, privacy, data confidentiality, and legal challenges.
