Homeland Security Flashcards
Who investigates Terrorism in the U.S.
Any LE officer
Federal Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
Through presidential directive who is charged with investigating terrorism
FBI
What is International Terrorism
Terrorism that crosses international borders
What is domestic Terrorism
Terrorism that stays in borders
True or false
An attack may not present any planning indicators and may be spontaneous by the attacker
True
What are the steps for terrorist attack planning
Decision
Planning
Attack
Escape and exploitation
What are some terrorism threat indicators
Conduct surveillance Acquisition of weapons Rehearsal Odors or fumes Storage facilities rented Multiple fans in windows
What are some examples of groups of domestic terrorism
Sovereign citizen
Militia extremists
Anarchist extremists
What are some characteristics of a sovereign citizen extremists
Extreme right movement and believe they do not have to pay taxes or obey federal laws
No drivers license
Often living on financial edge
Odd puncutation
What are some characteristics of a militia extremists
Purport to be supporters of LE until it conflicts with their viewpoints
What is Anarchism
Advocates for self-governed societies and believes state to be undesirable
What is ANTIFA
Anti-fascism action
Made up of anti-fascist militant groups
What is the ideology of ANTIFA
Prefer direct action and openly advocates for violence as a means to political change
What is the Animal Liberation Front (ALF)
Believes in freeing animals and destroys facilities at any cost
What is the Earth Liberation Front (ELF)
Promote economic Sabotage
Goal is to stop exploitation and destruction of environment
