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Unit 8 Objectives

1. Terrorism and CERT.

2. Shelter in Place.

3. Final Exercise.

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The FBI is an equal opportunity employer. The FBI seeks diversityand recruits the most qualified from all sectors of our society

HOUSTON OFFICE (713) 693-5000

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Terrorism Awareness

“People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it is safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs”

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Citizen Corps

Citizen Corps areas of preparedness: Natural disasters Crime

Terrorism

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CERT Role in Terrorist Incidents

CERT teams should be prepared to assist local authorities in restoring order.

Render emergency assistance to your level of training. DON’T BECOME A CASUALTY

Secure and clear away from the object or area if possible.

Report it to authorities. When in doubt, do not touch!

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AVOID Unnecessary Risks

(Bogota, Colombia)

If the package is suspicious- MOVE AWAY!

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Definition of Terrorism

The unlawful use of force or violence committed against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.28 C.F.R. Section 0.85(L)

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Why Engage in Terrorism?

A terrorist seeks to create fear to force a small group’s will upon a larger group.

The group cannot achieve their goals through legal means.

They attempt to force compliance through

FEAR!

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Terrorist Goals

Create disruption and fear in their targets by inflicting: Mass causalities Loss of critical resources Disruption of vital services

The desired end result is Individual and mass panic

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The Domestic ThreatThe Domestic Threat

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Bombing of

Murrah Federal Building

Oklahoma City

1995

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Vail Ski Resort Arson - Vail, Colorado - Vail Ski Resort Arson - Vail, Colorado - Earth Liberation FrontEarth Liberation Front

October 19, 1998 - Killed: 0 - Injured: 0 - Damage October 19, 1998 - Killed: 0 - Injured: 0 - Damage $12M$12M

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The Global Terrorism Threat

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World Trade Center - 2001

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Madrid Train Bombings

On March 11, 2003 multiple explosive devices were set off in a coordinated attack targeting the Madrid rail system. The devices were set

to go off during rush hour.

The blast was attributed to a cell of Moroccan terrorists.

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London Subway Bombings

On July 07, 2005, 4 bombersset off nearly simultaneous blastson London Mass Transit system.

Though the suicide bombers were all British Citizens, they

were acting at the direction of an outside power.

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TARGET: HOUSTON

What Makes Houston a Good Target?

Lots of Critical Infrastructure!

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Terrorist Weapons of Choice

Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear EXPLOSIVES! Also known by Acronym CBRNE

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Chemical Weapons

Any agent with a toxic effect on the body.

Chemical weapons first used on a large scale in World War I

May specifically designed as a weapon or improvised chemical weapon

Considered a Moderate Risk

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Industrial Chemicals

Availability and potential impact makes them a potential terrorism target. Remember Bhopal India?

2400 dead due to a leak of methyl isocyanate.

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Example: Chlorine Rail Car Leak

08/14/2002 Crystal City, Missouri Ruptured Hose 53 Patients Treated

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Naturally Occurring - Ricin

Ricin is derived from the beans of the castor plant.

Castor plant grows naturally through much of the world

Very, very toxic, but not a good mass casualty weapon.

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Man Made Toxin - Sarin

Human-made chemical warfare agent classified as a nerve agent.

It is part of a class of chemicals called Organophospates. (along with many pesticides)

Sarin is a clear, colorless and tasteless liquid that has no odor.

It is not a GAS, but an AEROSOL (very fine droplets that stay suspended in air)

Can be ingested (food and water) and/or inhaled.

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TOKYOTOKYO March 20, 1995March 20, 1995

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Biological Weapons

Any living organism, or component of same, capable of causing death, disease or biological malfunction.

Bio-Warfare goes back to ancient times.

High threat There are many organisms that

produce illness Potential for self-propagation Natural susceptibility to disease

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Biological Weapons

Targets: People, animals, crops Routes of exposure: Inhalation, ingestion,

absorption May take days or weeks to be confirmed. May spread far beyond initial contamination point. Potential for epidemic with very small initial

quantity.

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Potential Bio Weapon: Anthrax

Anthrax is a bacterium that forms spores which is a cell thatIs dormant but may come to life with the right conditions.

Anthrax occurs almost everywhere in nature, though not all strains are dangerous to humans.

Anthrax is hardy, occurs in three types and has had an extensive history of weaponization.

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Potential Bio Weapon: Smallpox

This is a serious, extremely contagious and sometimes (30%) fatal infectious disease.

Was declared globally eradicated in 1980.

The virus is known to exist only in laboratory stockpiles.

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Radiation Dispersal Devices

A device designed to spread radioactive material over a wide area. IT DOES NOT NEED TO EXPLODE

Its primary destructive power would be panic, not radiation damage.

Radiological materials readily available. Sources are used extensively in hospitals and industry, for a wide variety of purposes.

Considered moderate to high risk

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Nuclear Weapons

Very powerful relative to “conventional” weapons: Many casualties Very large area affected Long-term health

effects

Considered relatively low risk Difficult to obtain and

maintain

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Nuclear Weaponscontinued

Effects:Massive explosion blast (shock wave)Intense heatIntense radiation near detonation siteDeath from trauma or significant radiation sickness from direct ionizing radiation and from fallout.

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Explosives Incendiary Devices

Used to initiate combustion Easy to make Easy to use Considered high risk/low impact A favorite of the Animal Rights crowd

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Improvised Explosive Devices

Still the weapon of choice by terrorists Easy to obtain, disguise and hide Can be built in all shapes and sizes Biggest bang for the buck! THIS IS THE BIGGEST THREAT YOU FACE!

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Sources of explosive material

Industrial explosives like Dynamite, or Blasting Gel

Military explosives like TNT, Semtex, or C4.

Improvised explosives, manufactured from readily available chemicals like Ammonium Nitrate and Fuel Oil. There are many potentially explosive chemical

mixtures that can be created out of commonly available materials

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IED’s

May use nails, nuts/bolts etc… to improve lethality. Each Fragment is launched like a bullet!

May employ the use of secondary devices. Intended to go off after the initial charge Intended to target the emergency responders.

This could be you!!

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Secondary Device Threat

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Ted Kaczynski’s Montana CabinAn armed IED was placed under the bunk.

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Countering Terrorism

The number one priority of the FBI is to DETECT DETER and DISRUPT Terrorist attacks.

We don’t do this alone! The FBI has become more proactive in it’s

investigations.

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Joint Terrorism Task Force“JTTF”

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Texas Department of Public Safety

Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Houston Police Department

United States Secret Service Houston Metro Police

Federal Protection Service Harris County Sheriff’s Office

United States Customs Service

Pasadena Police Department

Internal Revenue Service Others

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An Ounce of Prevention…

Teamwork Get everyone working at detection and

prevention. We have to be right 100% of the time.

Prevention Respond to potential threats and threat

information. Mitigation

Have Response Plans ready

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Incident Response Phases

Tactical Phase Removal of the hostile threat

Operational Phase Rescue / Control

• Protect the Public• Identify and mitigate

hazards:– Explosives, HazMat,

Structural, Electrical, etc…

Crime Scene Phase Evidence Collection Prosecution

Remediation Phase

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You Can Help

Your assistance is needed. Certain activities can indicate terrorist planning. If you observe any of the following activities, please contact the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and/or your local police department.

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Be Alert and Report:

Unusual “surveillance” activity. Probing questions about security, or access to

non public areas. Attempts to secure identification, or credentials by

individuals without an apparent need. Unusual purchases or thefts of materials or

equipment. Extremist Behavior or Rhetoric Advocating

Violence Suspicious Persons

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Final Thought

You may not be interested in the war, but the war is interested in you!

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Questions?

Contact 713-693-5000

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CERT Guiding Principles

Team safety is the number one priority. Always do a thorough size up.

What are the dangers? What are team capabilities? What are team limitations?

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Preparing for Terrorism

Assembling a disaster supply kit. Identify a safe room and meeting place outside of

the home or workplace. Develop a family communication plan. Learn shelter-in-place procedures.

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Shelter-in-Place Procedures

Shut off ventilation system. Go to safe room with disaster supply kit.

Duct tape plastic sheeting over openings where outside air can come in.

Seal with duct tape other areas where air can come in.

Listen to battery-powered radio for all clear.

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Self-Care During Terrorist Incidents

At the incident: Limit exposure time. Increase the distance from the hazard. Add shielding.

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Basic Decontamination Procedures

1. Leave the contaminated area.

2. Take decontamination action. Remove everything. Wash hands before using them to shower. Shower or flush with cool water. Blot dry.

3. Report for decontamination.

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Establishing Zones

“Cold Zone”Safe Area

“Warm Zone”Evacuation & Decontamination Area

“Hot Zone”

Incident

Contaminated Area

Wind Direction

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CERT Drill

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CERT Drill

Review what we have learned. Types of Disasters Fire Suppression Medical Triage Search and Rescue Disaster Psychology

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CERT Drill

Design a drill. Location Number of Victims Types of Injures

Ask questions and use the handbook.

SAFETY FIRST! HAVE FUN!