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Page 1: Overview of Threats

• Radical Call to Violence: A U.S.-born Islamic cleric linked to al-Qaida calls for the killing of Americans (Nov 8, 2010).

• Al-Qaida Tactics: Plans to poison U.S. salad bars discussed (Dec 2010).

• Public Awareness: Emphasis on awareness for prevention.

Page 2: Security Measures

• Train Threats: Al-Qaida plotted attacks on U.S. trains (May 5, 2011), but no imminent threats were found.

• Enhanced Rail Security: Los Angeles County implements new security measures, including toxin monitoring for public transit (May 2011).

• Bioterrorism Risks: Risks of food-based bioterrorism identified due to high food imports (April 27, 2011).

Page 3: North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities

• Testing Anthrax Warheads: South Korea warns that Kim Jong-un is testing warheads with anthrax (Dec 2017).

Page 4: Domestic Radicalism

• ISIS Recruitment Attempts: Wisconsin mother charged for attempting to recruit for ISIS and hack social media for propaganda (June 15, 2018).

Page 5: Biological Terrorism in Germany

• Ricin Plot: German authorities foiled a biological attack using ricin, a potent toxin (June 14, 2018).

  • Key Arrest: Sief Allah arrested with materials to produce ricin and explosives.

Page 6: Bioweapons Discussion Among Extremists

• Coronovirus as a Weapon: White supremacists discussed using COVID-19 as a bioweapon, targeting enemies (Date unspecified).

Page 7: Significant Terror Incidents (2016)

• Various attacks categorized by date and location, including shootings and stabbings in Philadelphia, Orlando, and New York.

Page 8: Major Attacks (2018)

• Notable terror incidents, including Parkland shooting and Austin package bombings.

Page 9: International Terror Attacks

• Al-Shabaab: Attack on DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi (Jan 15, 2019).

• Jolo Cathedral Bombings: Death toll of 20 in Catholic Cathedral bombing (Jan 27, 2019).

• Sri Lanka Easter Bombings: Over 250 fatalities from coordinated attacks on churches and hotels (April 21, 2019).

Page 10: Historical Context and Definitions

• Summary of U.S. terrorism incidents from 1976-1981.

Page 11: Training Objectives

• Define terrorism and WMD, identify suspicious activities, and critical infrastructure.

Page 12: Legal Definitions

• Overview of U.S. laws regarding terrorism and WMD.

Page 13: Definition of Domestic Terrorism

• FBI's definition focusing on dangerous acts to intimidate civilians or influence policy.

Page 14: Notable Domestic Terrorism Incidents

• January 6, 2021, events discussed under domestic terrorism context.

Page 15: Examples of Terrorism

• Brief summary of major international and domestic terrorism incidents.

Page 16: Political Motivations for Terrorism

• Overview of motivations behind right-wing and left-wing domestic terrorism.

Page 17: Special Interest Terrorism

• Discussion of motivations linked to religion, racism, and social issues.

Page 18: Characteristics of Radical Extremists

• Individuals may operate alone or in groups but lack official affiliations.

Page 19: Lone Offender Overview

• Characteristics of attackers who act independently, often difficult to detect.

Page 20: Eco-Terrorism Example

• Discussion of planned bombings by Earth Liberation Front member.

Page 21: Historical Influences on Terrorism

• Discussion on the influence of specific literature on various terrorist groups.

Page 22: Ahmed Ressam Trial Insights

• Focus on legal aspects of terrorist activities and their motivations.

Page 23: Elements of Threat

• Key elements that define a terrorist threat, including surprise and method of attack.

Page 24: Common Terrorist Activities

• Indicators of potential terrorist plotting activities.

Page 25: Recognizing Suspicious Objects

• Guidelines for identifying and responding to suspicious objects or packages.

Page 26: Critical Infrastructure Sectors

• Overview of sectors at risk for terrorist attacks.

Page 27: Extended Critical Infrastructure Sectors

• Continued list of important infrastructure sectors potentially targeted by terrorists.

Page 28: Additional Infrastructure Sectors

• Focus on more areas of infrastructure that could be potential targets for attacks.

Page 29: Other Potential Terrorist Targets

• List of places and events that terrorists may consider targets.

Page 30: Hazard Response Concept

• Principles for recognizing, avoiding, isolating, and notifying about potential threats.

Page 31: General Precautions

• Protective measures and common responses to suspicious activities.

Page 32: Harm Magnitude Categories

• Classification of potential threats based on their nature.

Page 33: Terrorists' Perspective

• Insight into how terrorists strategize and the importance of preparedness.

Page 34: Summary of Strategic Insight

• Sun Tzu's quote on the importance of understanding the enemy and oneself.

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Page 36: Conclusion and Key Takeaways

• Highlights of terrorism concepts; actions indicating potential terrorist activities.