Terrorism Awareness and Protection

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Introduction

What is Terrorism?

Who are Terrorists?

Protecting Your Community

Introduction
Terrorists Vulnerabilities
Staying Alert
Overcoming Stereotypes
Recognizing Suspicious Activity
Interactive Quiz


Why is it important to become involved in community security?
a. law enforcement can’t be everywhere b. it shows we’re alert and strong c. involvement is very helpful d. all of the above

What’s the best way to detect terrorist behavior?
a. ask your neighbor b. stay alert c. look for foreigners in your neighborhood d. mount cameras around your home

What does it mean to ‘stay alert?’
a. staying awake most of the night b. questioning all of your neighbors c. being aware of your surroundings d. drinking a lot of caffeine

What might be an indication of possible terrorist trouble?
a. Tension between groups b. A controversial local issue c. Suspicious thefts d. All of the above

How can you identify a terrorist?
a. clothing b. facial features c. religion d. none of the above

______ is the first clue for identifying terrorists.
a. suspicious activity b. a foreign accent c. frequent travel d. all of the above

You have to rely on ________ to identify suspicious activity.
a. experience b. judgment c. commonsense d. all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of suspicious activity?
a. erecting a privacy fence b. frequent visitors at odd hours c. not letting visitors in a house or apartment d. unusual deliveries of chemicals or fertilizers

Unusual purchases or thefts of __________ may indicate terrorist activity.
a. computer paper b. police uniforms c. food products d. all of the above

If you suspect somebody is using false identification papers, you should:
a. confront the person b. ignore it—it’s not your problem c. notify the police d. investigate the situation to the best of your ability

If you notice a person taking photos of a national monument, you should:
a. notify police immediately b. follow the person to see what he or she is up to c. do nothing, unless the person is photographing security measures d. find out why the person is so interested in this national monument

Unusual requests for information might include:
a. An unknown caller asking for details about your company’s security system. b. Someone you don’t know wanting to know your CEO’s daily routine. c. A person asking about local emergency team response times d. All of the above