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What is TERRORISM?

What is TERRORISM?. A Guide to Understanding the Threat of Terrorism. Terrorism is:. The illegal use of threats. or violence to bring fear. to people for the purpose of. demanding and/or gaining public attention for political, religious or social reasons.

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What is TERRORISM?

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  1. What is TERRORISM? A Guide to Understanding the Threat of Terrorism

  2. Terrorism is: The illegal use of threats or violence to bring fear to people for the purpose of demandingand/or gaining public attention for political, religious or social reasons.

  3. The Illegal Use of Threats or Violence • Bombings, shootings or hijackings • Using chemical weapons • Using biological weapons

  4. Public Attention

  5. Political, Religious or Social Reasons • Bombings, shootings or hijackings • Using chemical weapons • Using biological weapons

  6. Should San Diego Citizens Be Concerned? RED Severe risk of terrorist attacks ORANGE High risk of terrorist attacks YELLOW Elevated condition, significant risk of terrorist attacks BLUE Guarded condition, general risk of terrorist attacks GREEN Low risk of terrorist attacks

  7. What Is the County of San Diego Doing to Protect From a Terrorist Attack?

  8. What Can We Do?

  9. We Can: • Have a family plan • Be aware of surroundings • Stay informed • Report suspicious activities to the San Diego FBI office at 858-565-1255 • Volunteer

  10. Stay Calm

  11. County Board of Supervisors Greg Cox, District 1 Dianne Jacob, District 2Pam Slater, District 3 Ron Roberts,District 4Bill Horn, District 5 Chief Administrative OfficerWalter F. Ekard Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Safety GroupW.Harold Tuck, Jr. County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services Deborah Steffen, Director Developed for the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services

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