Terrorism Consultants

In the age of constant threats of terrorism, terrorism consultants are highly sought after individuals. These professionals come from various backgrounds and with different areas of expertise. They are employed by the US government, large companies, local governments, and non-profit companies like the Red Cross. The federal government has specific departments that deal with the threat of terrorism. The Homeland Security department is the main one, but the FBI, Center for Disease Control, and the Secret Service are others that use terrorism consultants.

Fields of Expertise

In addition to law enforcement officers and military personnel, other professionals are being recruited to help in the fight against terrorism. Terrorism can come in many forms. People with extensive knowledge in extremist religious sects and cults are being call on as many terrorists are motivated by religious beliefs. These religious extremists can come from all walks of life. Extremist views can come from any main-stream religion and spin into their own sect or cult. A few examples are the Islamic extremists responsible for the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the anti-abortion extremists that bomb the abortion clinics.

Another area of expertise is psychological profiling. The FBI and local law enforcement offices have been using profilers for many years. These professionals help to determine what characteristics the terrorist is likely to have. By analyzing the terrorists’ acts, profilers are able to create a profile of the terrorists. Many domestic terrorists have been captured using these professionals. The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, was apprehended after law enforcements were able to match him to the profile created by these professionals.

Bioterrorism is another type of terrorism that requires the help of professionals in the field of biochemistry and disease control. Some terrorists have attempted to attack using biological weapons. By releasing dangerous disease causing bacteria, like anthrax, terrorists can create fear and suffering. Professionals with experience dealing with the biological agent and the disease it causes are of great help for law enforcement. These professionals are able to reduce the affects of the attacks and keep the diseases from spreading too widely.

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Risk management professionals are extremely helpful in determining what areas are susceptible to attack. These professionals have a broad knowledge in the field of security management. They help organizations determine their assets and help to reduce the risk by implementing policies, procedures and guidelines. Organization that employ these professionals are typically schools, churches, businesses, malls, hotels and resorts, sports organizations, and casinos.

Increasing Security

Terrorism consultants aid in establishing criteria that increases security in many public venues. Increased screening at airports help decrease the chance of terrorists smuggling weapons onto airplanes. Re-enforced and locked cockpit doors on airplanes also reduce the threat of terrorists hijacking the airplane and using it as a terroristic weapon. By helping local government establish an emergency plan, terrorism consultants can help minimize the effects of an attack on an area. Public areas like sports complexes, marine ports, and railroad stations, are now safer because terrorism consultants have analyzed the risks, determined weaknesses, and established plans to reduce the risks and increase security measures.