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Police Analysis and Planning for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Attacks

1999-01-01
Police Analysis and Planning for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Attacks

Author: John W. Ellis

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Limited

ISBN: 0398069816

Category: Political Science

Page: 229

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Delo obravnava ameriško politiko in pravna vprašanja v zvezi s specialnim orožjem za množično uničevanje, ki vključuje kemično, biološko in radiološko nevarnost. Klasificira in ocenjuje razne vrste tega orožja ter sposobnosti teroristov glede njegove izdelave in uporabe. Navaja primere večjih incidentov za vsako od glavnih podkategorij orožja in opisuje policijske operacije, taktiko in obrambne ukrepe v tovrstnih napadih. Med drugim opisuje organiziranost ameriških obrambnih sil, opremo in tehnologijo odkrivanja orožja za množično uničevanje.

POLICE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING FOR CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL ATTACKS

1999-01-01
POLICE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING FOR CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL ATTACKS

Author: John W. Ellis

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

ISBN: 9780398083403

Category: Biological weapons

Page: 238

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This text is oriented toward planning police operations in the public sector, but will be usable by other public officials as well as some private sector police operations. It addresses police threat assessment of, vulnerability assessment to, defense against and response to attacks by special weapons of mass destruction in a civilian setting. These include chemical, biological and radiological attacks. It begins with a review of the policy and legal issues pertaining to special weapons and of the pertinent counter-terrorist response considerations discussed in the author's other book, POLICE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING FOR VEHICULAR BOMBINGS. It continues with assessment of the various types of special weapons of mass destruction and the terrorist's ability to make and use them, a historical review of significant incidents for each of the major subcategories of weapons, the limitations of police response operations in the United States, and defense response to this form of attack. It concludes with commentary on actions that may be needed if this threat continues to develop in the United States. Hopefully, this text will be of benefit to those officers and officials that have never had to confront this type of problem, and will help build the skill and psychological preparation for battle that prevents the attack and enables effective response.

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Handbook

2010-01-12
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Handbook

Author: Wladyslaw Kowalski

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

ISBN: 9783642019999

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 501

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This reference covers technical information on ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and its application to air and surface disinfection and the control of pathogens and allergens. Its main focus is airborne microbes and surface contamination applications.

Police Analysis and Planning for Homicide Bombings

2007
Police Analysis and Planning for Homicide Bombings

Author: John W. Ellis

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

ISBN: 9780398077198

Category: Social Science

Page: 373

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Police Analysis and Planning for Homicide Bombings is oriented toward planning police operations in the public sector, but will be usable by other public officials as well as by some military and private sector police operations. It addresses police threat assessment of, vulnerability assessment to, defense against and response to attacks by homicide bombs. It begins with an essay on the distinctions between military and police operations and includes an examination of the U.S. counter terrorist policy and structure, assessment of explosive weapons of mass destruction and the terrorist ability to make and use them, the legal limitations of police response operations in the United States, and defensive response to this form of attack. It concludes with commentary on actions that may be needed if this threat continues to develop in the United States. Relying upon both experience and research, the author has synthesized the varied military, law enforcement and private security approaches into a detailed analysis of the threat posed by terrorist use of homicide bombs and the necessary internal response. With the first-hand experience of applying the knowledge in an actual threat environment, the combination of historical perspective and reality confrontation produces an effective examination of the topic for the police administrator and emergency planner.

CONTEST

2013-03-26
CONTEST

Author: Great Britain: Home Office

Publisher: The Stationery Office

ISBN: 0101858329

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 38

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In 2011 the Government committed to produce an annual report on CONTEST. This report (prepared by the Office for Security and Counter Terrorism in the Home Office, responsible for co-ordinating CONTEST) covers the period from July 2011 to December 2012, to enable inclusion of security work for the Olympic Games. This report does not cover domestic terrorism in Northern Ireland, responsibility for which lies with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. After a very rapid increase between 2003 and 2008, the number of terrorist attacks around the world has levelled off, and casualties from terrorism have marginally declined. But the global threat from terrorism remains high. In 2011 (the latest year for which statistics are available), over 10,000 terrorist attacks occurred in some 70 countries, causing almost 45,000 casualties and over 12,500 fatalities. About three quarters of those attacks occurred in the Near East and South Asia; attacks in Africa and the Western Hemisphere were at a five-year high. Since the publication of CONTEST in July 2011, the threat to the UK from international terrorism (which is set by theJoint Terrorism Analysis Centre) has remained at 'SUBSTANTIAL', meaning that the threat of a terrorist attack remains a strong possibility and may occur without warning. In the twelve months to 30 September 2012, there were 245 terrorism-related arrests in Great Britain: 45 people were charged with terrorism-related offences and 18 convicted; a further 25 people were awaiting trial as at 18 January 2013.

Immune Building Systems Technology

2003
Immune Building Systems Technology

Author: Wladyslaw Jan Kowalski

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

ISBN: 0071402462

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 614

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Your complete one-stop guide to building ventilation and air treatment systems design!! Immune Building Control Systems takes a comprehensive approach to the protection of buildings against biological pathogens. Immune Building Control Systems is a how-to-guide, an all-in-one reference for designing, retrofitting, and building state-of-the art ventilation and air treatment systems that can be integrated and controlled by a detection system. This guide is the first all in one guide to tackle this new and growing threat. The book includes all essential background information on chemical/biological pathogens and on the mechanical systems used to control indoor air quality and protect those that inhabit them. Packed with schematics, diagrams and equations this Immune Building Controls Systems provides the engineer with all the essential tools for the design or the retrofit of systems for treating or purging indoor air of biological pathogens. Specific systems for use in homes, schools, hospitals, and laboratories are described in sufficient detail. The accompanying CD contains a modeling program that will allow the user to test designs before they get off the drawing board as well as assist HAVC Engineers take a look that their systems and retrofit their systems to meet the new threat of biological pathogens.

Gearing Up and Getting There

2004
Gearing Up and Getting There

Author: Brian K. Houghton

Publisher:

ISBN: UOM:39015063160546

Category: Chemical terrorism

Page: 204

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This dissertation identifies policies and organizational options at the local level that could save lives and reduce injury likely to occur from an act of chemical terrorism. It seeks out low-cost ways to improve the current performance level in responding to chemical terrorism, using Los Angeles as a case study. The dissertation attempts to determine the level of risk of chemical terrorism in Los Angeles and identify the anticipated magnitude for which emergency responders and decisionmakers should plan. Then it considers current capability and performance levels in chemical terrorism response and determines a performance goal for response to the planning magnitude. Through modeling and simulation, the dissertation presents low-cost options in equipment, training, organization and doctrine that could improve the response to a chemical terrorist event. Finally the dissertation examines these options in terms of budget considerations in Los Angeles. The dissertation's findings point to decentralizing counter-chemical terrorism equipment throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area; reformulating those doctrinal policies that may inadvertently slow the mitigation process; establishing low-cost training methods to enhance the specialized knowledge needed to respond effectively; putting polices in place to accelerate the decontamination process; and focusing on an all-hazards approach to preparedness.