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It's NOT Over Yet - Have you seen these men...? The events of September 11 were perpetrated by a group of fanatic Islamic radicals
whose suicide missions were hatched in the terrorist training camps of Afghanistan.
During recent incursions into caves and hideouts used by Taliban and al-Qa'ida
fighters fleeing U.S. Special Forces, video taped messages were found identifying
these five men as members of the same organization, admitting their objectives
as performing suicide missions against Americans. No one knows where or how. No
one knows where they are. At least one member of the group made three unsuccessful
attempts to enter the U.S.
For those administrators who have directed that package inspection efforts be
reduced, security staffing returned to pre-September 11 levels, and other planned
protection improvements curtailed, a reduction of security measures is ill advised.
New FAA requirements now enacted at airports across the country are aimed at reducing
the likelihood of the placement of explosive devices by persons who never board
the aircraft. Use of explosive detecting devices and increased use of dogs for
the same purpose are spread throughout many airports. These checks are vastly
expanded, but not one hundred percent. In case potential terrorists are not aware
of gaps in our protection system, they can watch any network news program where
these deficiencies are explained.
We have a long way to go…from the identification of potential threats, re-enforcing
of long established protection procedures, upgrade of electronic systems, orientation
of all staff, coordination of emergency services…to disaster recovery. And we're
just getting started. The following is a list of terrorist organizations recognized
primarily for goals which include serious threats to Americans and efforts to
destabilize our government:
Abu Nidal Organization - International
This list includes organizations identified by the FBI as international terrorist groups who pose a threat to Americans. In future issues we'll include lists of American based groups with equally dangerous intent, such as the Aryan Brotherhood, KKK, The Alliance, World Church of the Creator, and several others. In any place where Americans gather, whether for recreation, education, or daily employment, there is a risk of exposure to harmful acts at the hands of organized terrorist groups, individuals acting independently or with state sponsorship. In our efforts to provide a level of "reasonable protection," today's requirements are significantly elevated over those formerly deemed adequate. These basic guidelines may be helpful in deterring the most common threats: Restriction of close-in parking, including passenger drop-off zones Outward facing perimeter lighting/improved exterior building lighting Perimeter intrusion detection Perimeter/interior video surveillance and recording Visible deterrent - uniformed presence at all public entries Panic/duress signaling at each entry and designated interior stations Consistent roving uniformed patrols Direct communication to emergency response agencies Objective evaluation of protection measures Staff awareness training Emergency evacuation training Thorough pre-employment screening
For additional information about this subject please address your questions to the author, or IFCPP offices in Denver. Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM
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