A 9-minute video put out by the Denver-based Center for Empowered Living and Learning (CELL) is an excellent introduction to training staff about spotting the kinds of activities terrorists engage in when planning an attack. Called Recognizing 8 Signs of Terrorism, the video was produced with funding from DHS and is available at http://thecell.org/wp/8-signs-of-terrorism-video/ This video provides essential information on how to identify the warning signs and emphasizes the vital role of such assistance in state and local law enforcement’s counterterrorism efforts. With clear and succinct narration and dramatic enactment, the video describes the following eight signs:
• Surveillance: Types of activities terrorists engage in to determine security levels at a facility.
• Elicitation: Methods terrorists will use to acquire information about a facility.
• Tests of Security: Terrorist will stage tests, such as entering a restricted area, to determine how a facility responds.
• Funding: Awareness of unusual transactions such as large donations to fictitious charities.
• Acquiring supplies: In addition to weapons, transportation, and communication systems, terrorists may engage in less obvious activities, such as stealing uniforms.
• Impersonation: Impersonation of law enforcement personnel or facility staff should raise red flags.
• Rehearsal: Describes signs of terrorists conducting dry runs of attacks.
• Deployment: If none of the previous signs have been picked up, an ongoing terrorist attack can sometimes be spotted before the target is hit.
Managers should work closely with state and local law enforcement to be aware of any risks specific to their areas. But advice in the CELL video will hold true wherever you operate.
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