State of the Operational Art - A Critical Review of Anti-Terrorist Programs (From Responding to the Terrorist Threat, P 18-58, 1980, Richard H Schultz, Jr and Stephen Sloan, ed. - See NCJ-86019)

• NCJ Number: 86021
• Author(s): R H Shultz
• Date Published: 1980
• Length: 41 pages
• Sale Source: Pergamon Press, Inc
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Antiterrorist programs developed over the last decade by U.S. government agencies, law enforcement authorities, and members of the private and academic sectors are critically reviewed.

Abstract

Eight types of programs have been devised: (1) protection of American corporate representatives, government personnel, and facilities in foreign countries; (2) programs to prevent aircraft hijacking or sabotage; (3) the development of negotiating teams and strategies to be used in hostage-barricade situations; (4) the development of tactical response forces; (5) security systems designed to protect vital installations; (6) the organization of Federal and State networks to cooperate in establishing contingency plans, crisis management techniques, and other policies; (7) research and development projects; and (8) programs to reduce terrorism through international cooperation. These programs have placed much emphasis on preventive security measures using such technologies as ultrasonic and infrared systems, vibration detectors, and other forms of monitoring and surveillance equipment. Emphasis has also been placed on the use of psychological techniques and other social science approaches as well as on contingency planning, crisis management, and other organizational preparations for specific incidents. The successes of both these efforts and of those who use terrorism have only been tactical, as neither side has achieved its long-term objectives. One hundred thirty-eight reference notes are included.