Protecting public surface transportation against terrorism. Worldwide threat assessment of the us intelligence community senate select committee on intelligence james r. Terrorism in 2014 in 2014, more than 16,800 terrorist attacks took place worldwide, causing more than 43,500 deaths and more than 40,900 injuries, including perpetrator casualties. Successful terrorists have shifted their focus in recent years away from attacking airlines to attacking subway and rail systems, according to an analysis of terrorist attacks over a 30year. A national approach to closedcircuit televisionnational code of practice for cctv systems for the mass passenger transport sector for counter terrorism, march 2012. Mass casualty attacks on public transportation may be reluctant to disclose certain information for fear of looking weak, or unwilling to admit to any terrorism in its territory. Security and emergency preparedness action items for transit. Security across surface transportation systems is extremely challenging. Florida public transit system antiterrorism resource guide. As appropriated by the department of homeland security appropriations act, 2014 public law 176 and authorized by section 1406 of the implementing recommendations of the 911 commission act of 2007, public law 11053 6 u.
An efficient and effective response to these situations is critical to maintaining the economic stability of the transit system. Transit is a terrorist target mineta transportation institute. National consortium for the study of terrorism and responses to terrorism at the university of maryland, college park, scours news sources. Terrorism, transportation homeland security newswire. The federal data available on active shooter incidents. After a terrorist attack in western china in 2014, riders were forced to line up for a system that resembled airport checkin. Attempts to abandon a vehicle in or near a transit parking facility. Topics included mass transit funding for security, the role of the homeland security. Supply chain and transportation council mass transit. Marshals service protects federal court facilities and personnel against terrorist actions. He received a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts and a masters degree in history, both from ucla. When officials limit the ability of terrorists to function freely,9 they keep the citizens they serve safe.
Critical infrastructure in tourism, held on 12 june 2014, 2 and ii an open briefing on strengthening emergency responses in the aftermath of terrorist incidents, 3 on 21 held on 16 june. Commonwealth of massachusetts homeland security strategy. The report is available in pdf format and has 830 pages. Attempting to gain employment with a mass transit system without the appropriate background andor qualifications the bureau of justice assistance bja funded the state and local anti terrorism training program slatt. The dhs secretary announced the level after the 7 july 2005 london bombings despite the absence of specific, credible information suggesting imminent attack in the united states. Sb48 host committee has publicly advertised the event as the mass transit super bowl since the event is hosted by both new yorknew jersey with numerous events taking place during the week in both states and the lack of parking on game day at metlife stadium and resulting emphasis on mass transit. A terrorism analysis of the april 14, 2014, bus terminal bombing in abuja, nigeria. Weapons of mass destruction now appear to be within the grasp of those willing to use them. Executive office of public safety and security eopss, i am pleased to present the 2014 commonwealth of massachusetts state homeland security strategy shss. Terrorism and mass transit the panelists discussed critical infrastructure security and new ways to protect key resources that are vital to the june 23, 2005. Is it even possible to protect a public transit system.
The strategy was prepared pursuant to a requirement in the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 p. Terrorism and the media iza institute of labor economics. There have been numerous examples of domestic terrorism by lone individuals lone wolves, such as the 1995 bombing of the murrah federal building in oklahoma city and the 1996 centennial olympic park bombing. Terrorism weapons of mass destruction and proliferation counterspace. Approximately 6,000 mass transit agenciesauthorities in the united states transport approximately 14 million people daily. The global metro projects report provides updated information on the worlds top 100 metro projects from 52 countries representing. Fy 2014 transit security grant program tsgp overview. Finally, law enforcement administrators should work with transit and government officials to tighten security on mass transit and to design new systems to thwart acts of terrorism. Terror stalks commuters as foiled plots show transit is. Global mass transit b17, qutab institutional area, new delhi 110016, india. Transit is a terrorist target mineta transportation. There have been five attacks against transit systems in major international capitals over the past 17 months two in moscow, one in madrid and now two in london. Jul 26, 2005 terrorism and mass transit the panelists discussed critical infrastructure security and new ways to protect key resources that are vital to the june 23, 2005. Evaluating the risks article pdf available in journal of public transportation 84 january 2009 with 153 reads how we measure reads.
Several aspects are related to predicting media attention. To provide contextual information on coordinated, mass fatality attacks, as well as terrorism in france and the attack patterns of isil, start has compiled the following information from the global terrorism database gtd. Terrorism and mass transit after london and madrid 3 another unexploded bomb, of the same type used in the march 11 attacks, was found on the highspeed rail link between madrid and seville. Preventing, preparing for mass transit terrorist attack. Pistole said he wants tsa workers, including 47,000 screeners at 450 airports, to operate as a nationalsecurity, counterterrorism organization, fully integrated into u.
Although newer architectures provide flexibility, functionality, and resilience, large segments of legacy architecture remain vulnerable to attack, which might cause significant economic or human impact. Examples are the mad bomber campaign of 1940 to 1956, which was focused on transit and other infrastructure targets in. Specific activity to look for know the eight signs of terrorism know the routines. Articles, news, products, blogs and videos from mass transit. Syria terrorism investigation leads to arrest in london 10. Terrorists have shifted from attacking airlines to mass. The top five post911 domestic targets include the u. Intelligence community analysts supporting the pursuit of individual alqaida members and cells have developed tactical.
A march 1, 2014 mass knifing attack at the kunming, yunnan railway station a may 22, 2014 car bomb attack at an outdoor market in urumqi, xinjiang. Chinas response to terrorism murray scot tanner with james bellacqua. Protecting public surface transportation against terrorism and serious crime. More than 10,000 terrorist attacks worldwide between 2000 and 2014 14% were conducted in coordination with other attacks. Attempting to gain employment with a mass transit system without the appropriate background andor qualifications.
Uk parliament evacuated after suspicious package found 8. Isil, under its current incarnation, carried out more than 750 coordinated attacks in 20 and 2014. Among other things, hes wants to make the fbi a full partner in u. This brochure looks at how corruption and the criminal exploitation of natural resources facilitate terrorism. Masscasualty attacks on public transportation springerlink. Worldwide threat assessment january 29, 2014 introduction chairman feinstein, vice chairman chambliss, members of the committee, thank you for the invitation to. Topics included mass transit funding for security, the role of the homeland security department, risk management, and whether a. Prevent and deter acts of terrorism using or against the. New jersey city university hosted a field hearing on protecting passengers and preventing and preparing for terrorism at rail and bus stations in new jersey and new york. Yet, as the cns global incidents and trafficking database shows, with so much radioactive material in use worldwide, control is routinely compromised. Public transport also known as public transportation, public transit, or mass transit is a system of transport, in contrast to private transport, for passengers by group travel systems available for use by the general public, typically managed on a schedule, operated on established routes, and that charge a posted fee for each trip. Palestinian suicide bombers have repeatedly blown up buses in israel, and the irish republican army. Americans are about equally worried that they or a member of their family will become a victim of terrorism 46% or a mass shooting 45%. Jul 20, 20 the 21st century has provided many examples of the devastating effects attacks can have when public transportation has been targeted or used as weapons.
Police promised it wouldnt take more than 30 minutes. U significant transnational mass transit attacks ufouo although extremists have yet to mount an attack against u. The may 2014 decisions of the national counterterrorism leading group and the ministry of. Is it even possible to protect a public transit system from. The effects of the madrid and london subway bombings on. The effects of the madrid and london subway bombings on europes view of terrorism by katie friesen terrorism within europe, until 2004, was limited to internal, historical conflict between the state. May 16, 2016 national consortium for the study of terrorism and responses to terrorism at the university of maryland, college park, scours news sources for attacks. More than 11,800 people were taken hostage in terrorist attacks in 2014. Sep 15, 2017 after a terrorist attack in western china in 2014, riders were forced to line up for a system that resembled airport checkin. Department of defense strategy for countering weapons of mass destruction introduction actors of concern pose a threat of developing, acquiring, proliferating, or employing weapons of mass destruction wmd and related capabilitiesexpertise, materials, technologies, and means of delivery.
I am pleased to present the 2014 national strategy for transportation security. Four hundred and seventy seven mass casualty attacks. The volume of previous attacks and recent plotting against mass transit systems overseas demonstrates continued strong terrorist interest in targeting this sector. Terrorists abroad have used guns and conventional bombs to kill and injure civilians in subways, trains, and buses for decades. With details on various dimensions of each attack, the gtd familiarizes analysts, policymakers, scholars, and journalists with patterns of terrorism. It also includes provisions dealing with terrorist death penalty enhancement and terrorism financing reminiscent of proposals in s. The 21st century has provided many examples of the devastating effects attacks can have when public transportation has been targeted or used as weapons.
The shss articulates a vision for homeland security and emergency preparedness in the commonwealth of massachusetts. In response to a congressional request, gao provided information on current efforts to protect against domestic terrorism in federal court buildings and mass transit systems. More than 1,400 such attacks took place between 2010 and 2014, comprising 3. In 2006 fta and tsa collaborated to update and consolidate the fta top 20 action items into the 17 tsafta security and emergency preparedness action items for transit agencies. Human rights abuses in us terrorism prosecutions hrw. U key findings ufouo tsaoi assesses with high confidence that the current threat assessment level to u. Brian michael jenkins brian michael jenkins is the director of the mineta transportation institutes national transportation center and since 1997 has directed the institutes continuing research on protecting surface transportation against terrorism and other serious forms of crime. Weapons of mass destruction wmd, including incendiary, explosive, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents, have the capability to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people, thus. Mass transit includes multipleoccupancy vehicles, such as transit buses, trolleybuses, vanpools, ferryboats.
Tsaois assessment of the threat is based on recent disrupted plots. Ufouo attacks in russia highlight terrorists continued. The global terrorism database gtd documents more than 190,000 international and domestic terrorist attacks that occurred worldwide since 1970. Clapper director of national intelligence january 29, 2014. Tsas preparedness for mass transit and passenger rail emergencies. First, suicide missions receive significantly more coverage, which could explain their increased popularity among. Continuing research on best security practices september 2001 brian michael jenkins larry n. The effects of terrorism on transit service disruptions, delays, cancellations, and safety concerns related to terrorist threats and incidents quickly begin to erode the publics confidence in a transit system. Mar 02, 2015 successful terrorists have shifted their focus in recent years away from attacking airlines to attacking subway and rail systems, according to an analysis of terrorist attacks over a 30year. National center for transit research nctr center for urban transportation research university of south florida college of engineering 4202 east fowler avenue, cut 100 tampa, florida 33620 8 9743120, voice 8 9745168, fax. Four hundred and seventy seven masscasualty attacks.
As a result of this effort the following potential indicators of terrorist activities were developed. Mineta transportation institute college of business san jose state university san jose, ca 951920219. Background report massfatality, coordinated attacks. Worldwide threat assessment the wall street journal. National infrastructure protection plan transportation systems sector homeland security presidential directive 7 hspd7 identified 17 critical infrastructure and key. Terrorism and mass media communication research trends centere for the study of communication and. Over the past two years, the cns database has identified 325 publicly reported incidents across 38 different countries 155 in 20 and 170 in 2014 in.
Extremists, however, remain intent on targeting the u. Jul 21, 2014 human rights watch and columbia law schools human rights institute conducted more than 215 interviews with individuals charged or convicted of terrorismrelated crimes, members of their. Jun 21, 2016 new jersey city university hosted a field hearing on protecting passengers and preventing and preparing for terrorism at rail and bus stations in new jersey and new york. Requiring mass transit systems like subways, buses, and trains to institute security systems similar to what is found in airports. It presents a forwardlooking, riskbased plan to protect the nations transportation. The challenge of protecting transit and passenger rail. Terrorism and mass transit after london and madrid by bill. Cns global incidents and nuclear threat initiative nti. The diversity of assets that may be part of a transit system leads to a range of possible threats and countermeasures. The federal data available on active shooter incidents, mass. Security and emergency preparedness action items for transit agencies, which was published by fta in 2003.
The 2014 national strategy for transportation security nsts addresses the security of transportation assets in the united statesthat must be protected from attacks by terrorists or other hostile forces. As appropriated by the department of homeland security appropriations act, 2014 public law 176 and authorized by section 1406 of the implementing recommendations of the 911 commission act of 2007. Uk, aussie jihadists call to join isis militants in iraq, syria 9. July 7, 2005 august 12, 2005, for mass transit systems only. Terrorism and the media this paper systematically analyzes media attention devoted to terrorist attacks worldwide between 1998 and 2012.
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