The Counterterrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures, and Techniques, Fourth Edition / Edition 4

by Frank Bolz, Jr., Kenneth J. Dudonis, David P. Schulz

Overview

Terrorists constantly present new challenges to law enforcement, emergency response teams, security planners, and others involved in counterterrorism. Since the last edition of this volume was published, additional atrocities have occurred and new threats have surfaced. The fourth edition of The Counterterrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures, and Techniques provides the latest developments and offers new insights on the War on Terror.

Updated to reflect an increased focus on terrorism in public transportation, this volume provides an understanding of the strategies, tactics, and techniques required to tackle terrorism as it exists today. It illustrates essential topics such as the elements common to all terrorism, bomb threats, risk assessment, hostages, and weapons of mass destruction. It also presents case studies of some of the most notorious terrorist incidents, including both World Trade Center attacks, Oklahoma City, Centennial Olympic Park, the U.S. Embassy, the U.S.S. Cole, and attacks in Madrid, London, and Glasgow.

The only way to effectively deal with terrorism is to have a thorough understanding of its present-day characteristics — who is involved and what weapons and tactics they are likely to use. In language friendly to first responders, this volume presents a comprehensive strategy of how to deal with a whole gamut of possible terrorist incidents. Covering everything from bombings and hostage-taking to nuclear terrorism, the book describes in specific detail what needs to be done before, during, and after an event. Armed with this information, those charged with protecting the public will be better equipped to face myriad threats.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439846704
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/26/2011
Series:	Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	530
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Jr. Bolz, Kenneth J. Dudonis, David P. Schulz

Table of Contents

Terrorism: An Overview. Common Elements of Terrorism. Terror Defense Planning. Bomb Defense Planning. Hostage Situations. Kidnapping. Terrorism on Public Transportation. Weapons of Mass Destruction. Domestic Terrorism. Bomb Searches. Energetic Materials and Explosive Devices. Hostage Incidents. Transportation Terrorism Countermeasures. Postblast Environment. Hostage/Kidnapping Aftermath. Interviewing Victims. Role of the Commander. The Command Post. Appendix A: Government-Sponsored Terrorism. Appendix B: Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

This book is a must read for anyone involved in leadership positions at all levels of federal, state, or local governments or private organizations involved in the support of War on Terror operations."
—Paul E. Vallely, MG, US Army (Retired); Fox News Channel Military Analyst

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a must read for anyone involved in leadership positions at all levels of federal, state, or local governments or private organizations involved in the support of War on Terror operations."
—Paul E. Vallely, MG, US Army (Retired); Fox News Channel Military Analyst

"A comprehensive account of the nature and magnitude of the origins, causes, aims, tactics, weapons and tactics of terrorism and the strategies and techniques required for effective counterterrorism, such as establishing command and control, intelligence mechanisms (e.g., surveillance), managing bombing and hostage-taking incidents, and interviewing victims. The authors are veteran homeland security and law enforcement practitioners, making this an indispensable and authoritative reference resource for those involved in counterterrorism, whether in public safety or analytic communities."
—Joshua Sinai, Perspectives on Terrorism

From the Publisher