Weapons of mass destruction and civil aviation preparedness

From: FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) pose a threat to the American public and have become an issue of national importance. Law enforcement and public health agencies at the local, state, and federal levels recently have begun to examine and upgrade their response capabilities. New organizations tasked with combating the threat, such as the Department of Homeland Security, have surfaced and started organizing their resources. Today's literature and media, especially in the wake of September 11, 2001, contain numerous articles and information on this topic, and new sources appear daily. However, ...

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