Power To Arrest Training Manual - Nov 2005 Edition

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POWER TO ARREST TRAINING MANUAL

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(Revised 11/05)

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PART N

TERRORISM

WHAT IS TERRORISM?

Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the

criminal laws of the Unites States for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom.

Terrorists often use threats to create fear among the public, to try to convince citizens that

their government is powerless in preventing terrorism, and to get immediate publicity for

their causes.

TYPES OF TERRORISM

All acts of terrorism are crimes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) categorizes

terrorism in the United States as one of two types - domestic terrorism or international

terrorism.

Domestic Terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are

directed at elements of our government or population without foreign direction.

International Terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are

foreign based and/or directed by countries or groups outside the United States or whose

activities transcend national boundaries.

NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF TERRORISM

Terrorists look for visible targets where they can avoid detection before or after an attack

such as international airports, large cities, major international events, resorts, and highprofile

landmarks. Terrorist actions are well planned and are usually executed without

any deviation to their plan. It is also theatrical, creating specific reactions from the

audience (population). The terrorist will always stage and even rehearse their plan at

least three times before perpetrating their actual attack. Terrorism is directed against

governments, businesses, communities, and individuals. It may be perpetrated for the

retaliation of perceived injustices to cause confrontation between parties; improve a

bargaining position; or to demonstrate strength, commitment, and resolve.

Prior to a number of terrorist attacks, the perpetrators have been observed by security

personnel and even recorded on surveillance cameras. However, since terrorists didn't

enter the facility or building, in each case security chose to ignore them. Some terrorists

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