The counterterrorism handbook : tactics, procedures, and techniques
This book is an invaluable resource for those who recognize that preparation is the best defense in the war on terror. Revised and expanded to reflect information obtained since the September 11th attacks, this latest edition provides an understanding of the strategies, tactics, and techniques requi...
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Boca Raton, FL:
Taylor & Francis,
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| Edition: | 3rd ed.. |
| Series: | Practical aspects of criminal and forensic investigations;
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Table of Contents:
- Foreword / Robert Kupperman, Stephanie Lanz
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. What is terrorism, who are terrorists, what do they do?
- 2. Common elements of terrorism
- 3. Terrorism defense planning
- 4. Bomb defense planning
- 5. Hostage situations
- 6. Kidnapping
- 7. Threat of weapons of mass destruction
- 8. Domestic terrorism
- 9. Bomb incidents
- 10. Hostage incidents
- 11. Postblast environment
- 12. Hostage/Kidnapping aftermath
- 13. Interviewing victims
- 14. Role of the commander
- 15. The command post
- 16. A closer look at 9/11
- Appendix A. Government-sponsored terrorism
- Appendix B. Foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs)
- Index.