U.S. and Philippine Special Forces Conduct Counterterrorism Training
Training not only focused on tactical skills, but also stressed the importance of local community support and outreach as part of a holistic counterterrorism strategy. Keep Reading
New NYPD Counterterrorism Chief Is First Woman to Lead Bureau
It's not hard to spot the office of Chief Martine Materasso, the first woman to lead the NYPD's Bureau of Counterterrorism. It's the one with Wonder Woman collectibles. Keep Reading
U.S., Thai Navies Train on Dealing with Explosives Used by Extremist Organizations
U.S. Navy and RTN EOD technicians discussed waterborne improvised explosive devices, improvised demolition charges, and the tactics, techniques and procedures. Keep Reading
Design Exportation Fueling ISIS Car Bomb Threat Beyond the Fallen Caliphate
The suicide car bomb, more accurately referred to as the suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED), is an extremely powerful and versatile weapon — and one that played a central role in ISIS’s rise to power. Keep Reading
Nielsen’s Priorities on Europe Trip: Cybersecurity, Terror Threats, Foreign Interference
While in London, she will confer with top UK counterterrorism and cybersecurity officials on sensitive matters and efforts to stay ahead of common enemies. Keep Reading
Are New York Businesses Ready for the Next Terror Attack?
In addition to hitting retailers that sell chemicals needed for the construction of improvised explosive devices, the counterterror ops targeted truck rentals and hotels. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: SAFETY Act Team Gets Long-Overdue Awards-Season Recognition
Meet an essential part of our homeland arsenal whose counterterrorism work makes a tremendous difference. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Selling Out Our Allies in Syria
ISIS cadres are still present in both Syria and Iraq and are continuing by U.S. military estimates to entice up to 100 foreigners each month. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Debating the Use of ISIS Counter-Narratives in the Heart of Europe
The first line of defense has been, and may always be, physically eliminating locations of ISIS media points and arresting those pushing out online content. Keep Reading
Small County, Big Security: How Stafford County, Va., Prevents Terrorism, Protects Nation
“Terrorists view Stafford as a great opportunity to start cracking the foundation of our country,” said Sheriff David Decatur. Keep Reading