Terrorism is an issue of concern to law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Since the 9/11 attacks, law enforcement agencies are increasingly called upon to assist in the prevention, …
Threat Background – MANPADS
This presentation will provide the update on the threat of transnational terrorist activity from MANPADS MANPADS are defined as surface-to-air missile systems designed to be carried by an …
What Every Public Safety Officer Should Know About Radiation and Radioactive Materials
This quick-reference guide for public safety personnel pro- vides basic information about and an understanding of radia- tion, radiation hazards, and initial response. It is not intended to replace an …
Out of the Shadows: Getting Ahead of Prisoner Radicalization
The potential for radicalization of prison inmates in the United States poses a threat of unknown magnitude to the national security of the U.S. Prisons have long been places where extremist ideology …
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National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
America is at war with a transnational terrorist movement fueled by a radical ideology of hatred, oppression, and murder. Our National Strategy for Combating Terrorism, first published in February …
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Sniper Manual and IED Videos Appear on Mahdi Army Blog
The Mahdi Army blog, affiliated with Muqtada al-Sadr's Shiite organization in Iraq, has recently posted a sniper manual and videos of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and mortar attacks. Sniper …
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Developing a Group Strategic Threat and Modus Operandi Profile Analytical Framework
This paper will outline the conceptual contours of developing a Group Strategic Threat and Modus Operandi Profile (GSTMOP) Analytical Framework as an element of John P. Sullivan’s IPO and Transaction …
Pre-Incident Indicators of Terrorist Incidents: The Indentification of Behavioral, Geographic, and Temporal Patterns of Preparatory Conduct
Findings from the American Terrorism Study (NIJ grant #1999-IJCX-0005 and DHS/MIPT grant #lO6- 113-2000-064) reveal that unlike traditional criminality, terrorists are much less spontaneous, engage in …
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
IPB is a systematic, continuous process of analyzing the threat and environment in a specific geographic area. It is designed to support staff estimates and military decision making. Applying the IPB …
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Explosive Impact of a Briefcase Bomb
The following reference video demonstrates the explosive impact and damage from a briefcase bomb. …