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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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Some Pa. state schools allow guns amid review

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus - Full Story

News

'Gunman' hired to storm movie theater for promo stunt

To promote its premiere of the new Iron Man movie, a theater in Jefferson City, Missouri, hired several people to dress in full tactical gear and storm the screening - Full Story

Videos

New technoloy gives police eyes inside schools

Unique surveillance video crime-fighting tool gives Baltimore, OH police dept. an edge in the event of a school shooting, allowing them to see every room of a school from their squad.

Columns

The never-ending criticism of the NYPD counterterrorism program Lance Eldridge - All Law Enforcement is Local

The never-ending criticism of the NYPD counterterrorism program

Reporters should stop embroidering the facts to fit their preconceived notions of truth - Full Story

Columns

IACP 2012: How police and firefighters can SWARM Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

IACP 2012: How police and firefighters can SWARM

During the past two years, the Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series (JCTAWS) Project has been conducting tabletop exercises in selected urban areas - Full Story

Exclusives

Are American cops ready for a Mumbai-style swarm?

Are American cops ready for a Mumbai-style swarm?

Three years after a three-day siege in Mumbai, India, we must contemplate the possibility a of multiple-location multiple-attacker assault happening in the United States. - Full Story

Tips

Video: Tech-savvy cops can prevent terrorism

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith shares a terrorist prevention tip. - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

In-depth News

FBI thwarts plot to assassinate Saudi ambassador

FBI thwarts plot to assassinate Saudi ambassador

The Obama administration accused Iranian government agents of plotting to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in the United States and immediately used the thwarted plot to ratchet up sanctions and recruit international allies to try to further isolate Tehran. - Full Story

Exclusives

Watch for lone wolf attackers after al-Awlaki's death

Watch for lone wolf attackers after al-Awlaki's death

While Anwar al-Awlaki’s death is a significant blow to al-Qaida, we must not believe it reduces the overall threat posed by the type of terrorist attacks which are still the most likely to occur here on American soil — that of the lone wolf Jihadi. - Full Story



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Terrorism Prevention and Response Columnists

Securing the Homeland Securing the Homeland
with Lt. Raymond E. Foster (ret.)
10-43: Be Advised... 10-43: Be Advised...
with Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief