¶ … Terrorist Attack
Response and Prioritization
When one utilizes power or brutality against individuals or property disregarding the criminal laws of the U.S. For purposes of bringing about fear, compulsion, or ransom it is regarded as terrorism (Homeland Security Advisory System, n.d). Terrorists act this way in an attempt to show citizens that their nation is weak to counteract terrorism, get attention for their causes or just to create fear among the citizens. There are different kinds of acts that constitute terrorism such as including: bombings and bomb scares; executions; kidnappings; hijackings; cyber terrorism (PC based); and the utilization of atomic and radiological, biological and chemical weapons (Homeland Security Advisory System, n.d)
Educating the Citizens on How to Ensure Personal Security
The initial reaction to these kinds of terrorist acts ought to be swift and effective hence setting up precautionary measures would enable the government to fight terrorism proactively and not reactively. The first priority should obviously be protection of human life, this is because everything else can be regained or recovered but not human life. This can be done through coming up with precautions and disseminating this information to the public in all ways possible. These precautions would include: always being mindful of your surroundings; to vacate the location if your instincts tell you something is amiss; to be mindful of irregular conduct; to be aware when going somewhere either on a plane or train; to not accept any package from someone you don't know; and not to leave your luggage unguarded.
Unusual or bizarre conduct, unattended luggage, and unfamiliar devices ought to be promptly reported to the nearest security personnel or the police; everywhere you go note where the emergency exits are (Homeland Security Advisory System, n.d). Learn and prepare on how to quickly exit in the occasion of a crisis; anticipate and plan on how to manage without critical services you ordinarily rely upon...
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