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Terrorism Awareness

Terrorism Definitions. Merriam-Webster: The systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercionUS Law: Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents . What is Terrorism?. For an act to be considered terro

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Terrorism Awareness

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    1. Terrorism Awareness Chattanooga Composite Sqdn Aug 2010 Safety Briefing August 2010Safety Briefing August 2010

    2. Terrorism Definitions Merriam-Webster: The systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion US Law: Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents

    3. What is Terrorism? For an act to be considered terrorism, it must be a Crime It is NOT a crime to - Say something radical or inflammatory against our country Have a strong set of beliefs that are outside mainstream ideology Right to free speech guaranteed in ConstitutionRight to free speech guaranteed in Constitution

    4. Crimes Include Homicides Threats Harassment Vandalism Arson ONE MUST COMMIT A CRIME TO BE A TERRORIST

    5. Targets National Policy Local Community Business Ethnicity Members of any specialty group (Civil Air Patrol, etc.)

    6. Goals of Terrorism To influence policy decisions Special Privileges Exemption from rules Overthrow existing government Terrorism is usually political, social religious in nature.

    7. Immediate Objectives Fear Panic Disruption of Services Demoralization of Populace Intimidation Embarrassment of Leadership Media Attention

    8. International Terrorists Originate outside the US Get support from US and/or Foreign sources Attack US interests both overseas and within the US

    9. Domestic Terrorists Originate in the US Receive their support solely from individuals and organizations within the US Most terrorist incidents in the US are prepetrated by domestic terrorists (Oklahoma City - 168 Fatalities)

    10. Domestic Terrorist Groups White Supremacists Anti-government groups Anarchists Separatists Single Issue Groups (Environment, Abortion, etc.)

    11. Protecting Your Community Participant or Spectator? Why? - Terrorism affects everyone - Awareness communicates confidence - It works!

    12. Terrorist Vulnerabilities The must live among us without looking suspicious while planning or preparing an attack Their training/equipment may arouse suspicion They need to conduct surveillance or gather information that is questionable

    13. Staying Alert Who are your neighbors What cars/vehicles are normally in the neighborhood Who makes deliveries At work, who cleans/maintains office What is “appropriate” activity at work

    14. Staying Alert - Awareness, Not Paranoia Local Activity Previous activity or crimes Tension between groups/neighbors/communities Controversial issues being debated Suspicious or Unusual Thefts

    15. Staying alert Pay attention to Issues in the media Local/National/International News Threat Notices (Homeland Security)

    16. You CANNOT Identify a Terrorist by How they look What they eat Where they are from What they say You CAN identify a terrorist threat by observing suspicious activity that may lead to a criminal act

    17. Recognizing Suspicious Activity Experience Judgment Common Sense These are your best tools - Identifying suspicious activity is not a hard science.

    18. Unusual Requests for Information A telephone request asking about your security system Questions about your routine Questions about specific habits/procedures DO NOT give out sensitive information unless you know the person and they have a NEED TO KNOW

    19. Areas of Concern Unusual Interest Surveillance Inappropriate Photographs or Videos Note-Taking Drawing diagrams/Annotating Maps Using Binoculars or Night Vision

    20. Unusual Activity Persons avoiding eye contact (May be cultural) Persons departing quickly when seen or approached People in places they don’t belong Strong odor coming from a building or vehicle Overloaded vehicle Fluid leaking from a vehicle other than the engine or gas tank Persons over-dressed for the weather

    21. Numerous Visitors Arriving and leaving at unusual hour Trying not be noticed Acting in a suspicious manner Parking an unusual distance from the meeting

    22. Large/Unusual Deliveries Vehicles with Hazardous Materials Placards parked in unusual areas Unusual deliveries of chemicals or fertilizer Unattended bags/boxes in a public access area Unusual or unexpected mail

    23. Resources Terrorism Awareness & Prevention http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/terrorism_awareness/9270 FBI http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/counterrorism/waronterrorhome.htm

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