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Emerging Terrorist Threats for First Responders.

Authors :
MULLER, CHRIS ANGER
Source :
Fire Engineering. Apr2020, Vol. 173 Issue 4, p103-106. 4p.
Publication Year :
2020

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