Terrorism

U.S. Officials: Domestic Extremism Is Nation’s Problem

WASHINGTON

ATF Releases Explosive Materials List

WASHINGTON

College Reverses Ban on Muslim Veils

BOSTON

Report Recommends Ways to Discourage American Islamist Terrorism

DURHAM, N.C.

DHS Launches Information Sharing Initiative for First Responders

WASHINGTON

Panel Determines United States Failing to Address Biothreat

WASHINGTON

In Honor of 9/11, Let’s Keep It Real

Suicide Bombers: Are you a target?

Since 9/11, terrorism and its affect on the healthcare environment are always-present factors in disaster planning. Recognizing the characteristics of suicide bombers, their possible motivations and behavior indicators, and acting on that information can reduce the likelihood of an attack occurring at your medical facility.

Defending Your Campus Against WMDs

Hospital, university and school security professionals can’t afford to just have good disaster response plans when weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are involved. Understanding the various types that could be used, the kinds of risks a site could face and the appropriate preventive measures available can help campuses ward off an attack.

Ridge Unabridged

In an exclusive Campus Safety interview, former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Tom Ridge provides a high-level view of national security from the federal government down to local school, university and hospital campuses. The ex-Pennsylvania governor discusses his legacy and the future of DHS, as well as how security technology and personnel must work in concert to protect America.