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MODULE 8 - TERRORISM

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Terrorism

1. Understand the history of Modern-Day Terrorism.

2. Define Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

3. Understand the types of Weapons of Mass Destruction and their effects.

4. Identify the threat to Northwest Ohio.

5. Explain how to respond if a terrorist attack occurs in your community.

Objectives

1. Understand the history of Modern-Day Terrorism.

Objectives

1763: Ohio River Valley

Sir Jeffrey Amherst

40,000 Killed

History of Terrorism

History of Terrorism

1914 -1945WW I – WWII

10,000,000 (est.) Killed

History of Terrorism

History of Terrorism

1970 -2000The Terrorists

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History of Terrorism

1970 -2000The Events

Marine Barracks, Beirut

U.S. Embassy, Beirut Khobar Towers, Saudia Arabia

Achille-Lauro, Mediterranean Sea

Colonel William Higgins

Robert Stethom, U.S. Navy

U.S.. Embassy, Tanzania

U.S.. Embassy, Kenya

U.S.S. Cole, Yemen

February 26, 1993World Trade Center

6 Killed

1,000 Injured

History of Terrorism

2. Define Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Objectives

Definition

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of criminal laws for purposes of intimidation,

coercion, or ransom.

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March 20, 1995Tokyo, Japan

12 Killed; 5,500 Injured

Definition

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Definition

March 1984The Dalles, Oregon

751 Sickened

Definition

1. Domestic Terrorism

2. International Terrorism

• Right – Wing Terrorism• Left – Wing Terrorism• Special Interest Groups

Definition: Right-WingApril 19, 1995

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

168 killed;

400 injured

July, 1996 – February, 1997Atlanta, Georgia

4 killed

200 injured

Definition: Left-WingDecember 1-3, 1999Seattle, Washington

Definition: Special Interest Group

Earth Liberation Front

Nation of Islam

Ohio Unorganized

Militia

Skinheads

Aryan Nation

Ku Klux Klan

World Church of the

Creator

Ohio Organized

Militia

Domestic Terrorist Groups: Ohio

Definition

1. Domestic Terrorism

2. International Terrorism

• Right – Wing Terrorism• Left – Wing Terrorism• Special Interest Groups

• Radical International Jihad Movement• State Sponsors of Terrorism • Formalized Terrorist Organizations

IRAQ

IRAN

SUDAN

SYRIA

NORTH KOREA

State Sponsors of Terrorism

December 21, 1984Pan Am Flight 103

283 killed

State Sponsors of Terrorism

Sheikh YassinHamas Cleric

…..If the U.S. moves into Iraq, suicide bombers will target U.S. interests and personnel, which in the past, Hamas only targeted Israeli interests..…

Formalized Terrorist Groups

Terrorist Cells in the U.S.

3. Understand the types of Weapons of Mass Destruction and their effects.

Objectives

Radiological ThreatRadiological Threat

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Dirty Bomb

Dirty Bomb: Conventional explosive which simply disperses industrial or medical- grade radioactive material over a large populated area with the intent to:

(1) contaminate a wide area and render it useless for a period of time

(2) cause widespread panic amongst the population.

Types of Radiation

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• X-Ray

Personal Protection

TIMETIME

DISTANCEDISTANCE

SHIELDSHIELD

Chemical ThreatChemical Threat

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Chemical Agents

Chemical Warfare AgentsChemical Warfare Agents

LethalLethal Incapacitatingand

Riot Control

Incapacitatingand

Riot ControlIndustrial Chemicals

Industrial Chemicals

Warfare Agents

Warfare Agents

ChokingAgents

ChokingAgents

BloodAgents

BloodAgents

BlisterAgents

BlisterAgents

NerveAgents

NerveAgents

Classes of Chemical AgentsClasses of Chemical Agents

Chemical Attack Indicators

• Dead animals.

• Discolored or dead plant life.

• Unexplained odors (per dispatch).

• Low lying clouds.

• Written or verbal threats.

• Report of an explosion with little or no physical damage.

• Mass casualty scene or definite casualty pattern with similar symptoms.

Biological ThreatBiological Threat

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Biological Threat

• Bacterial Anthrax Plague

• Viral Small Pox Viral Hemorrhagic Fever• Toxins Botulism Ricin

THREE CLASSES

Biological Attack Indicators

• Unusual number of sick or dying people or animals.

• Suspicious bombing incidents.

• Unscheduled or unusual dissemination of sprayed materials.

• Abandoned spray or dispersion device.

• Containers from laboratory or biological supply houses.

• Calls to 911 Dispatch & EMS Response.

• Written or verbal threats.

Explosive ThreatExplosive Threat

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Explosive Devices

70% of all Terrorist Attacks are 70% of all Terrorist Attacks are committed using Explosives.committed using Explosives.

Explosive Devices

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 168

Taegue, South Korea 202

Bali, Indonesia 283

Tanzania & Kenya, Africa 264

Madrid, Spain 198

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WMD Weapons

Reasons terrorists might use WMD weapons

Cheap

Available

Effective

Difficult to detect

Maximum benefit /minimum resources

Available: Atomic Boy Scout

Atomic EnergyMerit Badge

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Effectiveness: “Chemical Ali”

March 17, 1988Halabja, Iraq

5,000 Killed

4. Identify the threat to

Northwest Ohio.

Objectives

Threat to NW Ohio

Proximity to Canada -Open Borders

The Interstate Highway System

Proximity to Known Terrorist Cells

History of “Holy Toledo”

Port of Toledo

Great Lakes/Fresh Water

Threat to NW Ohio

TERRORIST TARGETS IN NORTHWEST OHIO?

TERRORIST TARGETS IN NORTHWEST OHIO?

Terrorist Targets

Enclosed areasEnclosed areas

Terrorist Targets

High profile events Large crowds High payoff and

accessible facilities

Auglaize Terrorist Targets

High profile events Large crowds High payoff and

accessible facilities

Guernsey Terrorist Targets

High profile events Large crowds High payoff and

accessible facilities

Cuyahoga Terrorist Targets

High profile events Large crowds High payoff and

accessible facilities

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Terrorist Targets

Critical facilities & infrastructures

Terrorist Targets

Terrorist Targets

Historic and Symbolic Places of Interest

5. Explain how to respond if a terrorist attack occurs in our community.

Objectives

Emergency Preparedness

1. Awareness

Knowing your surroundings

Training

Threats

Emergency Preparedness

2. Emergency Plan

Identify Home Hazards

How to shutoff utilities

How to use safety equipment

Emergency Preparedness

2. Emergency PlanEvacuation Plans vs. Shelter-In-Place

Prearranged Meeting Place

Contact Phone Numbers

Prearranged Safe Spot in your Home

Emergency Preparedness

2. Emergency PlanCreate a Disaster Supply Kit

Water & FoodFirst AidTools & SuppliesClothing & BeddingSpecial Items; ie.

Medicine, Pet Needs

Emergency Response

Listen to the Radio for Information

Evacuate or Shelter-In-Place

Give Assistance to Those Around

While at Home. . . . . .

Emergency Response

If told to Evacuate:

While at Home. . . . .

· Use specified evacuation

routes or designated shelters.

· Lock your house.

· Inform others that you have left.

· Consider using your meeting place.

Emergency Response

While at Home. . . . . If told to Shelter-In-Place:

· Go to the designated safe

spot in your home.

· Seal up the shelter.

· Keep your disaster supply kit with you.

· Stay there until notified that it is safe to leave.

Emergency Response

1. Recognition

Suspicious Surroundings Indicators of an Attack

If Caught in a Public Place. . . .

Emergency Response

2. Protect your Respiratory System

Damp towel over nose & mouth.

If Caught in a Public Place. . . .

Emergency Response

3. Evacuate to a Safe Place

Upwind / Uphill Outside (if you’re in an enclosed space) Time-Distance-Shield Take shelter from falling debris

If Caught in a Public Place. . . .

Emergency Response

4. Decontaminate Immediately

Remove clothing & jewelry Wash thoroughly with soap & water

If Caught in a Public Place. . . .

Emergency Response

5. Notify 9-1-1

Detailed and complete information

If Caught in a Public Place. . . .

Emergency Response

6. Wait for Safety Forces to arrive

Don’t leave the scene Treatment Distance yourself from other victims

(if chemical attack)

If Caught in a Public Place. . . .

Conclusion

ALWAYS BE PREPARED

YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST

TRAINING AND EDUCATION IS THE KEY

Questions & CommentsQuestions & Comments

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