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Definition of "Terrorism" US code Title 22 Section f(d)
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US code Title 22 Section f(d) states: Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by sub-national Groups or clandestine agents usually intended to influence an audience.
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Definition of "Terrorism" US Department of Justice
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A violent Act or an Act dangerous to human life, in violation of criminal laws of the United States or any segment to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population , or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.
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Definition of "Terrorism" FBI
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the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives.
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Terrorist Methods
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A desire to further political or social objectives, to target civilian population, with intent to coerce a government or its civilian population
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Domestic Terrorism Include:
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Right-Wing terrorists
Left-Wing terrorists Special Interest Groups "Lone-Wolf" Terrorists |
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Right-Wing Domestic Terrorists
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Motivation:
• new world order • Gun control • Apocalyptic Views • White Supremacy • Anti-Government • Anti-Taxation • Anti-abortion • Religion Tactics: Bombing Targets: Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies |
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Domestic: Left-Wing Groups
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Motivation:
• Revolutionary socialists • Protestors Against Capitalism • Protestors against Imperialism Tactics: Bombing Targets: • Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies • Symbols of US Government and Democracy |
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Domestic: Special Interest groups
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Motivation:
• Animal rights • Environmental Preservation • Abortion rights Tactics: • Bombing • Arson • Sabotage Targets: • Public Health • Laboratories • Business • Abortion clinics |
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International Terrorists Groups
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Classification:
• State Sponsors of International Terrorism • Formalized terrorist groups • Loosely Affiliated International radical Extremists Tactics: • Bombings • Hijackings • Assassinations Targets • Symbolic targets • Mass Destruction • Mass Casualties |
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Examples of State sponsored Terrorists Groups
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• Iran
• Syria, • Sudan • Libya • Cuba • North Korea |
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International Terrorists Groups: Formalized
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More Formalized terrorist groups are autonomous organizations with their own infrastructure, personnel, financial arrangements and training facilities.
Examples: Hezbollah, Irish Republican Army, Sikh, and the Tamil Tigers |
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International Terrorists Groups: Loosely Affiliated Radical Extremists
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Loosely Affiliated Radical Extremists are neither surrogates of, nor strongly influenced by any one nation. They are considered wild-cards. Examples would be Al Qaeda and affiliated groups such as Abu Sayyaf and Anssar al-Islam.
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Trends in international Terrorism
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Groups are moving a way from the State Sponsored Terrorism and becoming more autonomous, (Al Qaeda, Hezbolah, PLO, etc)
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What are the Homeland Security Threat levels
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Red Severe
Orange High Yellow Elevated Blue Guarded Green Low |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Formation or Increase group Membership: Recruitment Flyers, Rallies/Meetings, Websites, Documents and statements |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Identification of recruitment |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Fundraiser Identification theft Forged Checks Business scams robberies Burglaries Drug Sales Extortion |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Remove Financial Support |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Weapons Selection Explosives and Firearms Military and law enforcement armories Manufacturing and construction Black Market Sources state sponsors (eg. Syria, Iran) Covert bom factories Gun shops hardware stores farming / nurseries |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Monitor Substances used in weapons |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Select Target Critical infrastructure critical assets Symbolic Sites Gathering Places specific terrorist goal |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Surveillance |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Specific Dates Anniversary date Significant birth dates historical dates religious holidays |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Increase Security on key dates |
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ounter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: conduct Reconnaissance Proximity and frequency Duration of surveillance unusual interest Identification and uniform theft use of computer hackers notes, maps, and drawings false alarms still video cameras |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Counter surveillance |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Move Weapons to target location Transportation -Vehicle -Human -Watercraft -Aircraft Nervous actions Odd clothing for locale Overloaded vehicle Fixed Stare Protruding wires Unusual Odors Unusual packages |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Car stops Pedestrian stops field Interrogation cards Report Writing |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Terrorist Egress False multiple passports no current /fixed address Materials in possession Use of Rental or Recently purchased vehicles Multiple hotel receipts using all cash transactions possession of one way travel tickets disguises |
Law Enforcement Actions:
Increased awareness of suspicious behavior Investigation |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Weapon Activation Device Activators -buttons, switches, cel phones Weapon Specific Signs -CBRNE Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives |
Law Enforcement Response:
Mitigate with response procedures |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Media Attention Pre-Incident announcement use of media to trigger cell Claims of responibility Covert Messages Websites BLOGS Group Statement of support |
Law Enforcement Response:
Increase media awareness of specific terrorism problem |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Terrorist Claim of responsibility Media statements Direct formal notification to government Witnesses Extremist BLOGS and writings |
Law Enforcement Response:
Law Enforcement Investigation |
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Counter Terrorism Measures
Terrorist Indicator: Reduce Public Support of Government Shows government can not protect the people Protracted loss of life undermines public support Fear of more attacks causes public to call for policy changes Fear causes unrest and uncertainty |
Law Enforcement Response:
government must maintain strong appearance |
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Additional Indicators: Equipment
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-Tactical Gear
-PPE - Personal protective Gear -Official Vehicles -2 way radio equipment -Surveillance Equipment -Disguises (uniforms) -Identification banks for Manufacturing -Props -Scientific Equipment -laboratory Components -Spraying/disseminating devices |
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Additional Indicators: Training / Rehearsal Indicators
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-Training camps
-Commercial Schools and ranges -Explosive Tests Evidence |
