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.
Three legal principles everyone in law enforcement should know and understand
It was estimated that 1 in 4 Norwegians knew someone who had been directly affected by the deadliest attack in Norway since World War II
It would be convenient for police to say, “Fire is the fire department’s problem,” but that’s often not the case
Take a moment to reflect upon these challenges facing police in 2016 and analyze your agency’s readiness
Like his father in previous confrontations, Ammon Bundy says he is following directions from God
For now, the act of reuniting elsewhere on campus will be a huge step forward for Inland Regional Center staff
Police Commissioner William Bratton said there were no credible threats to the city ahead of the holiday
Knowing that they may need to take a bullet in their effort to save an innocent, police officers went to work each day wearing their body armor
Here are some selected examples of people who are with their families this Christmas because of the courage and decisive action of American police officers
Detective Joseph Lemm was a 15-year veteran of the department
From acts of incredible heroism to continued anti-police protests, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
Neither the police nor licensed firearms dealers have direct access to the FBI’s watch list
If the shooting is labeled a terror attack, families of victims could be entitled to additional payments and benefits
The NYPD Hercules team’s message is that NYC is not an easy target
Companies such as Lenco, LRAD, Combined Systems, Tactical Electronics, and others must now satisfy the questions and concerns of a larger constituency
Comedian made a push to renew a law that provides health benefits for first responders who became ill after the Sept. 11 terror attacks
The increasing number of IS women is worrisome and makes it hard to flag the prototypical recruit for investigation
The deadly shooting in San Bernardino happened in a state with some of the nation’s toughest gun laws
The president’s speech followed Wednesday’s shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people
Active killer incidents and other large-scale mass-casualty events are sudden — you need to get ready with tactics and tools to help get you through a very, very long day
The city has increased its presence in Muslim neighborhoods to build better relationships with the community
In 2013 the NFL officially prohibited the lawful carry of firearms in stadium, training facilities, and offices
Police1 Editor in Chief Doug Wyllie and retired San Francisco officer Jim Dudley discuss current news, offer advice, thoughts, tips and laughs for officers
As the Paris and Beirut terrorist attacks demonstrate, the lines between international and domestic threats are closer than many police officers may realize.
A police official said the vest contained bolts and the same type of explosives as those used in the attacks
The Sunday morning drill came just days before one of the city’s most high-profile events, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The newly released video from ISIS shows old footage of Times Square
Sales sometimes increase after violent attacks in the United States but not after terrorist attacks in other countries
The raid had targeted the suspected planner of the attacks on Paris that left 129 dead and 328 wounded
The police official says there have been exchanges of gunfire
Counterterrorism experts say well-coordinated assaults carried out by foreigners are less likely in the U.S.
Police believe that a second assailant is on the loose