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Using behavioral indicators to help detect potential violent acts : a review of the science base

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Davis, Paul K., 1952- Author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Terrorism--Prevention.
Terrorism.
Behavioral assessment--Methodology.
Behavioral assessment.
Psychology.
Violence.
Research.
Behavioral Sciences.
Science.
Crime.
Social Problems.
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities.
Natural Science Disciplines.
Criminology.
Sociology.
Social Sciences.
Occupations.
Behavioral Research.
Medical Subjects:
Violence.
Research.
Behavioral Sciences.
Science.
Crime.
Social Problems.
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities.
Natural Science Disciplines.
Criminology.
Sociology.
Psychology.
Social Sciences.
Occupations.
Behavioral Research.
Terrorism.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
RAND Corporation 2013
[Place of publication not identified] : Rand, 2013.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Government organizations have put substantial effort into detecting and thwarting terrorist and insurgent attacks by observing suspicious behaviors of individuals at transportation checkpoints and elsewhere. This report reviews the scientific literature relating to observable, individual-level behavioral indicators that might, along with other information, help detect potential violent attacks.
Contents:
Preface
Figures
Tables
Summary
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
Developing intent
Planning & laying groundwork
Immediate pre-execution
Execution and aftermath
Technologies and methods
Cross-cutting issues
Conclusions
Appendix A. Methodological notes
Appendix B. References and cases to support historic examples
Appendix C. References and cases to support indicator tables
Appendix D. Information fusion methods
Bibliography.
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
ISBN:
0-8330-8336-8

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