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The transnational terrorism network is threatening freedom and security of all nations. The security of America relies on sustained vigilance of Front Line Officers and their abilities to deter, disrupt, prevent and respond to future attacks. Repeated arrests of home grown radicals and the latest intelligence reports indicate that the threat of terrorist attacks on US soil remains serious. The same “Swarming” pattern of simultaneous, small-team attacks used in Mumbai could threaten public safety here at home. |
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The high density target-rich environment is one of the most challenging scenarios to which an officer can be called upon to respond. Unknown structures and large open spaces, crowded lines of fire, panic stricken bystanders, and the possibility of suspects hiding within, make intervention a complex task. Tactics developed to stop single perpetrators or for use with barricaded suspects have failed when applied against
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