The counterterrorism handbook : tactics, procedures, and techniques / Frank Bolz, Jr., Kenneth J. Dudonis, David P. Schulz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bolz, Frank, 1930-

Contributor:

Dudonis, Kenneth J.

Schulz, David P.

Series:

CRC series in practical aspects of criminal and forensic investigations ; 41.

CRC series in practical aspects of criminal and forensic investigations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Prevention.

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 401 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, 2005.

Summary:

This book is an invaluable resource for those who recognize that preparation is the best defense in the war on terror. Revised and expanded to reflect information obtained since the September 11th attacks, this latest edition provides an understanding of the strategies, tactics, and techniques required to counter terrorism as it exists today. It illustrates essential topics such as the elements common to all terrorism, bomb threats, risk assessment, hostage situations, and weapons of mass destruction. New addition to the third edition include: provides a closer look at what transpired during and after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon; discusses the current state of WMD's, including threats from chemical and biological agents and those posed by nuclear weapons; divulges the latest modes of domestic terrorism, including cyber-terrorism and eco-terrorism; discloses the latest information on what's going on with Homeland Security; covers recent INS laws as they relate to terrorist activity and how they effect homeland security.

Contents:

Foreword / Robert Kupperman, Stephanie Lanz

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. What is terrorism, who are terrorists, what do they do?

2. Common elements of terrorism

3. Terrorism defense planning

4. Bomb defense planning

5. Hostage situations

6. Kidnapping

7. Threat of weapons of mass destruction

8. Domestic terrorism

9. Bomb incidents

10. Hostage incidents

11. Postblast environment

12. Hostage/Kidnapping aftermath

13. Interviewing victims

14. Role of the commander

15. The command post

16. A closer look at 9/11

Appendix A. Government-sponsored terrorism

Appendix B. Foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs)

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0849330238

OCLC:

57531493