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Emerging Terrorist Threats for First Responders.
- Source :
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Fire Engineering . Apr2020, Vol. 173 Issue 4, p103-106. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The article identifies emerging terrorist threats for first responders in the U.S. They include cyberthreats and cyberterrorism, weapons of mass destruction, terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda, ISIS and homegrown violent extremists, and mass shootings. Also mentioned are tips on how to prepare a fire department for terrorist attacks, which include risk assessment of the community, determining the soft and hard targets, and strengthening the department's relationship with the police.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00152587
- Volume :
- 173
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Fire Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 142820266