Terrorism
Time has proven that the threat of terrorism endures today, in all corners of our great nation and the world. With the hard lesson of the many lives lost, the Department of Justice has employed new and innovative approaches, together with federal, state, local, and tribal partners to proactively detect, disrupt, and dismantle terrorism plots before tragedies occur. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of North Carolina established the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) to prepare, prevent, and prosecute all who target innocent Americans with the scourge of terrorism. Through information sharing, awareness initiatives, and training events, the ATAC seeks to equip law enforcement, first responders, and community leaders with the tools necessary to confront extremism wherever it exists, while also preserving the constitutional liberties that all Americans cherish. The ATAC coordinator for WDNC is Assistant United States Attorney Robert Gleason. Mr. Gleason coordinates not only with North Carolina members of the ATAC, but also with national-level anti-terrorism representatives from the Department of Justice and other agencies charged with protecting the American public. The ATAC also recognizes that the public continues to be our greatest information asset. Remember, terrorism can happen. Listed below are activities that can be considered indicators of possible pre-terrorism activity that should be reported to law enforcement.
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"Pre-Incident Indicators" - The first step is knowing what to look for. |
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Surveillance |
Elicitation |
Tests of Security |
Acquiring Supplies |
Suspicious Persons |
Dry Run |
Deploying Assets |