Terror
As most of you know so are terror still a major threat for the aviation industries, both in or outside the airport or on an aircraft. Our job here is to watch out for persons and other things that seen out of place, like a suitcase or bag that stand unattended outside the terminal or some place near the terminal.
If you see anything that you find suspicious close off the aria and alert the airport security and police and inform them when they arrive on the place. Your job there is done when the police is there and take over the aria. Your job is just to observe and report nothing else.
If there are a terror attack like an explosion(bomb) a fire or shooting of any kind, our job then is as always observe and report it to the police. If the police want us there to help them with something like directing traffic or other things we will do that. But it's not our mission to be the police or act like the police we will leave the aria when the police come otherwise.
Priority number one when you patrol around the terminal aria is to look for terrorist activity, the chance that there will be any is very small but that's the point that an attack is stooped before it happens. So every person that looks suspicious it's worth to keep an eye on. The same go for other types of crime that can happen in and around the terminal aria.
Terrorism poses a grave threat to national security and the lives of individuals around the world.
Preventing Terrorist Attacks
Surveillance: Are you aware of anyone video recording or monitoring activities, taking notes, using cameras, maps, binoculars, etc., near key Airport facilities/events?
Suspicious Questioning: Are you aware of anyone attempting to gain information in person, by phone, mail, email, etc., regarding a key Airport facility or people who work there?
Tests of Security: Are you aware of any attempts to penetrate or test physical security or procedures at a key Airport facility/event?
Acquiring Supplies: Are you aware of anyone attempting to improperly acquire explosives, weapons, ammunition, dangerous chemicals, uniforms, badges, flight manuals, access cards or identification for a key Airport facility/event or to legally obtain items under suspicious circumstances that could be used in a terrorist attack?
Suspicious Persons: Are you aware of anyone who does not appear to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment, Plane spotter's place or near a key Airport facility/event?
"Dry Runs": Have you observed any behaviour that appears to be preparation for a terrorist act, such as mapping out routes, playing out scenarios with other people, monitoring key Airport facilities/events, timing traffic lights or traffic flow, or other suspicious activities?
Deploying Assets: Have you observed abandoned vehicles, stockpiling of suspicious materials, or persons being deployed near a key Airport facility/event?
Keep alert
Terrorist bomb attacks mostly happen in public places, especially where people gather or travel.
Remember:
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Be vigilant
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Look out for suspicious behavior
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Vehicles or packages
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Do not hesitate to tell the police
Types of terrorism
Civil disorder – A form of collective violence interfering with the peace, security, and normal functioning of the community.
Political terrorism – Violent criminal behavior designed primarily to generate fear in the community, or substantial segment of it, for political purposes.
Limited political terrorism – Genuine political terrorism is characterized by a revolutionary approach; limited political terrorism refers to "acts of terrorism which are committed for ideological or political motives but which are not part of a concerted campaign to capture control of the state.
Official or state terrorism – "referring to nations whose rule is based upon fear and oppression that reach similar to terrorism or such proportions". It may also be referred to as Structural Terrorism defined broadly as terrorist acts carried out by governments in pursuit of political objectives, often as part of their foreign policy.
Data-terrorism – "The unjust storage or use of private information for economic, political or personal gains". Commonly seen in governments and countries like the United States, Canada and Australia. Large corporations such as Facebook are also guilty of using user data without confirming explicit user knowledge and consent to do so when joining.
Passive terrorism - (passive + terrorism) is an, inert or quiescent behavior towards terrorism; an inaction, non-reaction, non-participation, non-involvement in countering terrorism. Passive terrorism describes a behavior of general public or government which silently allows the spread or promotion of terrorism by turning a blind eye or tolerating terrorism. Passive terrorism prevails when there is no deliberate effort or decision to either counter it or raise voice against it.
Religious terrorism - Religious terrorism is terrorism performed by groups or individuals, the motivation of which is typically rooted in faith-based tenets. Terrorist acts throughout the centuries have been performed on religious grounds with the hope to either spread or enforce a system of belief, viewpoint or opinion. Religious terrorism does not in itself necessarily define a specific religious standpoint or view, but instead usually defines an individual or a group view or interpretation of that belief system's teachings.
Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) are foreign organizations that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended. FTO designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities and pressuring groups to get out of the terrorism business.
