Terrorism Prevention and Response

Because American cops are on the front lines in counterterrorism, the Terrorism Prevention and Response topic page is updated with news and information to protect the homeland from all enemies, foreign and domestic. From lone wolf domestic terrorists to radical Islamist jihadists, terrorism existed in the U.S. long before 9/11 and will remain a looming threat.

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Footage of sovereign citizen’s ‘full-frontal assault’ on courthouse released
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Surveillance video captures the June 6 attack that resulted in one officer wounded and a suspect shot to death.
Canadian SWAT storms plane after bomb threat
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The passenger plane had been headed for Panama with 183 passengers and six crew members when the passenger threatened to blow up the plane.
UCF police respond to armed gunman on campus
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The gunman had done an internet search for police response time and had concluded he had an average of 18 minutes to carry out his attack on UCF students. But Officers Imparato and Gavette had cut that time by nearly fifteen minutes, foiling his plan before it started.
Boston police evacuate area after backpacks found near marathon finish line
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Police say they've taken a man into custody in connection with two unattended backpacks
Boston marathon manhunt detailed in '60 Minutes' segment
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Federal law enforcement officials debated whether to release photos that led to the capture of a suspect in last year's bombing at the Boston Marathon.
Airport security
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Ray DeCunto talks with Samuel Bashan of Security Solutions International about airport security and what can be done to strengthen this common target from attacks.
The security concept
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Samuel Bashan of Homeland Security Network discusses his ‘Security Concept’ and how officers can use it to identify terrorists.
Shots fired at LAX, prompting evacuation
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Los Angeles airport police stated a gunman with a high-powered rifle had been shot and secured by law enforcement Friday morning.
P1 Roll Call: Teen with fake rifle killed, Cop turns theft into lesson
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For the week of October 25, Dave Smith warns of two anti-police groups, and reflects on a cop's good deed when she purchased groceries for a woman and her hungry children after she was caught stealing food, the tragic death of a teen armed with replica guns, and yet another school shooting.
Bus blown up by suicide bomber
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6 people were killed with over 30 others injured in a suicide bombing on a bus in Russia.
Terrorism 'dry runs' reported aboard US Airways Flight 1880
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The activities aboard US Airways Flight 1880 from Washington Reagan National to Orlando International on September 2, 2013 should serve as a wake-up call for all of us.
CCTV captures arrest of terror suspect
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CCTV footage captures one of a series of arrests across London, in which counter-terror police are seen tackling a suspect on the upmarket Westbourne Grove in west London.
Terrorism at home
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Law Enforcement Expert Betsy Brantner Smith discusses what local law enforcement can do to help prevent terrorism at home.
A formidable foe for law enforcement
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James Burke of the Montgomery County, Ohio Sheriffs Department discusses both the Columbine and Virginia Tech school shootings and gives recommendations on how law enforcement can deal with these formidable foes.
One suspect cleared in Navy Yard shooting
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Federal law enforcement officials say the man accused in a shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard that left at least 12 people dead has been identified as Aaron Alexis.
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