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.
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Our government built its public warning systems around AM radio because it’s the most reliable form of communication if disaster strikes
On Sept. 11, 2001, Dave Gallart was a 37-year-old father of two, assigned to the NYPD’s Highway Patrol; this is his story of survival on that nightmarish morning
While not a celebrity like William Bratton, James P. O’Neill’s approachable style has impressed subordinates
The gunman, who hasn’t been publicly identified, is still at large
ISIS on Monday claimed responsibility for the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people
Turkish police struggled Sunday to track down an assailant who gunned down New Year’s Eve revelers at a popular Istanbul nightclub
An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year’s celebrations
The placement of the 65 trucks, along with 100 patrol cars, at intersections surrounding Times Square is a new element to an already heavily policed event
Lt. Bill Fearon was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2015; he leaves behind his wife and three children
Most of the advances in tactics, techniques, procedures, equipment and training have come about in response to attacks that exposed weaknesses in police preparations
Police detained five suspects who were allegedly planning a series of Christmas Day bomb attacks in the heart of the country’s second largest city
He had joined the force in November and is still serving his probationary period
German media outlets reported that authorities were searching for a Tunisian man whose identification documents were found in the cab of the truck
Officials said that “while there is no threat to the city or the greater area,” additional officers will be out on patrol
Police urged people to remain “particularly vigilant” and to report “suspicious movement” to a special hotline
Two bombs exploded outside a major soccer stadium in Istanbul after fans had gone home Saturday night
A significant rise in homegrown extremists and domestic terrorists means there must be a shift in how state, local and tribal LE agencies assist in countering threats
Does releasing the name of an officer who shoots a suspected terrorist attacker put him or her in danger of terrorist retribution?
Police are investigating terrorism as a possible motive in the OSU car-and-knife attack
Visualization techniques help prepare police officers for rapid reaction during high stress, critical incidents
A bell rang 14 times in memory of each person slain in the terror attack that also wounded 22 others at the Inland Regional Center
Abdul Razak Ali Artan was not known to FBI counterterrorism authorities before Monday’s attack
A new federal initiative is training citizens at schools and other public places on how to treat gunshots, gashes and other injuries until EMTs can get to the scene
Gov. John Kasich praised the speed with which Officer Alan Horujko and other cops acted
Police Chief Craig Stone said the suspect deliberately drove his car over a curb and then began knifing people
Officials have deliberately skirted the words “radical Islamist terrorism” — but there are myriad signs which point to “yes”
Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be about a mile apart when results come in — creating unprecedented security headaches for NYC
Paul Ciancia was sentenced to life, plus 60 years for the 2013 attack that crippled the nation’s second-busiest airport and disrupted travel nationwide
Sources say the potential threat may occur the day before the presidential election
As tactical teams move to the role of support units during an active shooter incident, the Rescue Task Force concept is evolving to become a key part of MCI response
