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American and International Terrorism

American and International Terrorism. Dr. George Buck University of South Florida, Global-CDMHA. Terrorism actually comes from the Latin Word “Fear”

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American and International Terrorism

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  1. American and International Terrorism Dr. George Buck University of South Florida, Global-CDMHA

  2. Terrorism actually comes from the Latin Word “Fear” “Terrorism is defined in the U.S. by the Code of Federal Regulations as: "..the unlawful use of force and violence 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) Definition of Terrorism

  3. However the Media defines “Terrorism” for the day’s news events Definition of Terrorism

  4. Violence is only a tool Fear is the agent of change Victims are not necessarily the intended audience Those who observe the act are the actual audience Desired outcome is political or social Five Key Points for Terrorist

  5. Modern Governments and Terrorist Groups need and use the Media

  6. Domestic Terrorism It’s Roots

  7. Domestic Terrorism Let us not forget!

  8. Hate Groups in the US

  9. Groups in the United States

  10. The Birth of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) June 9, 1866 Started as a Social Organization by General Nathan Bedford Forrest All of the founding members were college educated

  11. KKK in St. Petersburg

  12. KKK in St. Petersburg

  13. Thomas Jefferson advised that: “the tree of liberty must be watered periodically with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” Domestic Terrorism

  14. Domestic Terrorism

  15. Groups in the United States Watch out The League of the South, founded in 1994 and counting some 9,000 members by 2001, is at the center of the racist neo-Confederate movement. Calling once again for Southern secession, the League's leaders say minorities are destroying the "Anglo-Celtic" (white) culture of the South. They oppose most non-white immigration and all interracial marriages. Founder Michael Hill, a former college professor, has called blacks "a deadly and compliant underclass" and has embraced well-known white supremacists such as North Carolina attorney Kirk Lyons.

  16. League of the South It’s Mission Nothing less then the complete restoration of the “Confederate States of America” along the borders established by the Confederate Government during its period on independence, 1860-1865. Neo-Confederate

  17. “Neo-Confederate” League of the South Over 90 new neo-confederate groups. A Fast Growing Movement

  18. Hate For Sale

  19. “A believer in the original Constitution and the laws of the United States of America.” Membership

  20. Who Wrote the Constitution? National Terrorism It’s Thinking

  21. Most of the Active militias today were formed after the August 22, 1992 raid of Tandy Weaver’s cabin in Ruby Ridge, the April 19, 1993 raid on the Branch Davidian in Waco and the passage of the Brady Bill in November 1993. The Rise of Militias, or Paramilitary Groups

  22. A Rise in Groups The 1970’s and 80’s

  23. MILITIA and Hate HISTORY ARYANBROTHERHOOD MILITIAS ROBERT MATTHEWS MILITIAS VERY ACTIVEIN CANADA ORDER1980s CHRISTIANIDENTITY(CI) ARYANNATION 70s-80sSKINHEADS TOMMETZGER BEAMKKK-DRAGONSUCCESSOR TOBUTLER SWIFT BUTLER SILVER SHIRTS - PELLEY - NAZI - 1930s NEO-NAZI1950s SPECIAL FORCESUNDERGROUND(SFU) 1866KKK 500+ MEMBERS BEACH & GORDON KAHL POSSECOMITATUS1968 FREEMEN

  24. International Terrorism

  25. State Supported Terrorism Hizballah (IRAN) in the Palestinian Arena. Iranian-sponsored Hizballah didn’t support the Palestinians until Summer 2001. Hamas Hizaballah

  26. A Picture is Worth 1000 Words

  27. Where is Terrorism Going? The CYBER World and Suicide

  28. The Terrorist ReachThe World Wide Web The Internet can reach the masses at home. www.Stormfront.org It’s web site has had 7,352,438 hits beginning March 27, 1995 1,836 hits per day.

  29. Hizbollah Before 9-11-01 Hizbollah = Party of God www. Hizbollah.org Web Page Picture

  30. Hizbollah After 9-11-01 Picture is titled “Victory 2001”

  31. Signature of a Suicide Bomber Nails

  32. Terrorist Tell Stories We must be right all of the time Terrorist only have to be right once.

  33. INTEL is Power and Prevention Once upon a time….. Stories begin with “Facts”

  34. January 2000 Target USS The Sullivans Boat Sinks in Yeman Harbor Packed with Explosives

  35. October 2000 Target Attacked

  36. If the Information is Nothing He looked into a black hole and saw an expanding Universe Prove it!! If it still turns out to be Nothing Prove it!! Your Universe will save lives

  37. Explosives and Arson (Still the most popular) Nuclear Materials (Man’s only true WMD) (Hurricanes, Mother Natures WMD) Biological Agents Chemical Agents, and Dirty Bombs Types of Terrorist Incidents

  38. Common Weapons Stand-off Weapons Nuclear Chemical Biological Dirty Bombs FACTORS FOR PREPARING

  39. Nuclear The Only True WMD(Man-Made)

  40. American Stinger Russian RPG-7 Anti-Tank Weapon Stand-Off Weapons

  41. Our Emergency ServicesOur Preparedness When asked “…what did you learn about the emergency services during the events of September 11?” Mayor Rudolph Giuliani replied: “Nothing”

  42. Thank YouGod Bless America Dr. George Buck University of South Florida 813-974-6092 813-477-7434 UofHawaii@aol.com Gbuck@hsc.usf.edu One Nation Under God United We Stand

  43. Technology Sharing in the Post 9-11 World Chris Reynolds, CEM Battalion Chief Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Major, United States Air Force Reserve

  44. Post September 11th • Greater emphasis is being placed on technology sharing between military and civilian first responders • Chem/bio is no longer “just a military problem” • Shared intelligence is occurring • Joint military-civilian exercises

  45. Technology Sharing • The prospect of terrorist events has placed additional burdens upon fire departments across the country • There is no agency or individual that can claim exclusive subject-matter expertise • Collaborative planning and interagency sharing are necessary

  46. Multi-Agency Exercise Hillsborough County Fire Rescue • Hazardous Materials Team • Special Rescue Team • Special Medical Response Team • Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office • Bomb Disposal Team • Tactical Response Team

  47. Scenario • An explosive device is detonated at an area shopping mall, trapping civilians under rubble and debris • The 9-1-1 call is placed to Emergency Dispatch Operations and units are dispatched to the scene • Units Include: • HIT 1 • Heavy Rescue 11 • Special Rescue 36 • DECON 1 • Bomb Disposal Team

  48. Demonstrations: • Tactical Entry of the Joint Sweep Team • Hazard Zones (Hot, Warm, Cold) • Triage Clusters • Tactical Search, Rescue and Extraction • Decon Trailer • Level B Suit Dress Out & Dress Down

  49. Static Display • All equipment will remain on display after the exercise: • Special Operations Robotics • All IR meters and detectors • Video fiber optics • All heavy rescue gear

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