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Book SynopsisThe ability of law enforcement agencies to manage and act upon intelligence is the key to countering terrorism. Likewise, a critical foundation of intelligence-led policing is the proper analysis of all information gained. Terrorism and Organized Hate Crime: Intelligence Gathering, Analysis, and Investigations, Fourth Edition demonstrates how to recognize the indicators of an impending act of terrorism or mass violence, how to deter an attack, and how to transform information into intelligence to meet community demands for safety and security.
The Fourth Edition has been completely updated and expanded to cover numerous topics facing those tasked with investigating and thwarting terrorism and the terrorist acts throughout the world today. Many investigators have sought to understand the growth of the radical extremist and terrorist organization ranks. The Fourth Edition dedicates an expanded new chapter to the concerns and processes centering on radicalization an
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"Terrorism and organized a crime is a seminal and groundbreaking book that clearly shows the connection between the various terrorist movements around the world and the support provided to them by the criminal community. The fourth edition continues to provide the support that law enforcement and the intelligence and security communities need to better fight the evolving threats."
– Jeffrey C. Price, Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA
Table of ContentsChapter 1: A Need for Understanding and Analysis
Chapter 2: Understanding and Defining Terrorism
Chapter 3: Homeland Security and Analysis
Chapter 4: Behavioral Traits and Suspicious Activity
Chapter 5: Radicalization and Recruitment
Chapter 6: Gathering Information, The Key to the Process
Chapter 7: Enhancing Investigations: Going Beyond the Traditional
Chapter 8: Working the Puzzle One Piece at a Time: Learning to Anticipate Behavior
Chapter 9: Enhanced Analysis: Transforming Information into Intelligence
Chapter 10: The Threat: The Future is Here Today – Learning from the Past
Chapter 11: What the Future May Hold
Chapter 12: Conclusion
Appendix A: Domestic-Based Terrorist Organizations
Appendix B: "Patriot" Groups in the United States
Appendix C: Symbols of Hate
Appendix D: Foreign-Based Terrorist Organizations
Appendix E: Explosive Materials
Appendix F: Homeland Security State Contact List
Appendix G: Publication References
Appendix H: Government Legislative References
Appendix I: Glossary of Terminology
Appendix J: Department of Homeland Security Recognized Fusion Centers
Appendix K: Guide to Sources of Information for Investigators
