Terrorism in the United States 1997

Abstract

This edition of Terrorism in the United State chronicles significant terrorism-related events occurring within the United States during 1997, It also includes articles that span the broad range of issues related to the terrorist threat facing the United States. These articles focus on the growth of so-called Common Law Courts, the designation of 30 foreign terrorist organizations pursuant to provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, and the technique of rendering terrorists from abroad. Focus articles also discuss the dangers posed by secondary explosive devices targeting first responders and the impact of hoaxes involving weapons of mass destruction. In addition, this report provides statistical data relating to terrorism within the United States. This material has been drawn from FBI records to provide a historical framework for the discussion of terrorism presented in this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA397168

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antiterrorism
  • Counterterrorism
  • Crime
  • Emergency Response
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • First Responders
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Enforcement Officers
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Strategic Security Studies