The 7 Signs of Terrorism (Arlington County)

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The discussion outlines key indicators of potential terrorist activities, emphasizing various methods used by individuals to gather information and prepare for attacks. Surveillance involves monitoring and recording activities through various means, such as diagrams and cameras. Elicitation refers to efforts to obtain sensitive information about operations and personnel, utilizing communication methods like email and phone calls. Tests of security assess vulnerabilities by measuring responses to breaches. Acquiring supplies highlights attempts to obtain materials that could facilitate terrorist acts, including weapons and identification tools. The presence of suspicious persons is noted as individuals exhibiting unusual behavior in specific environments. Dry runs or trial runs involve preparatory actions that simulate an attack without actual execution, while deploying assets signifies the final stage of positioning resources for an attack, presenting a critical moment for intervention by authorities.
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1. Surveillance: Recording or monitoring activities. May include drawing diagrams, note taking, use of cameras, binoculars or other vision-enhancing devices, or possessing floor plans or blueprints of key facilities.

2. Elicitation: Attempts to obtain operation, security, and personnel-related information regarding a key facility. May be made by mail, fax, e-mail, telephone, or in person.

3. Tests of Security: Attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers or procedures in order to assess strengths and weaknesses.

4. Acquiring Supplies: Attempts to improperly acquire items that could be used in a terrorist act. May include the acquisition of explosives, weapons, harmful chemicals, flight manuals, law enforcement or military equipment, uniforms, identification badges, or the equipment to manufacture false identification.

5. Suspicious Persons: Someone who does not appear to belong in a workplace, neighborhood or business establishment due to his/her behavior, including unusual questions or statements he/she make.

6. Dry Runs/Trial Runs: Behavior that appears to be preparation for a terrorist act without actually committing the act. Activity could include mapping out routes and determining the timing of traffic lights and flow.

7. Deploying Assets: Placing people, equipment, and supplies into position to commit the act. This is the last opportunity to alert authorities before the terrorist act occurs.

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/FusionCenter/7-Signs.shtm

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Sounds about right.
 
Thank you for your editing, berkeman.
 
yup, that about covers everybody.
 

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