Terrorist Activity Information
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Terrorist Activity Information The U.S. Department of Justice defines terrorism as the unlawful use of force or violence committed by a group or individual against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. Terrorism is a politically motivated crime to elicit fear, panic and disorder. Terrorists use many different criminal acts to support their mission including kidnapping, cyber terrorism, illegal drug dealing, identity theft, fraud, burglary and auto theft. Read more about the 7 Signs Of Terrorism. Tips For Reporting Being aware of signs indicative of terrorist planning can aid law enforcement in the discovery of possible terrorist activity. If you believe you have information that would help authorities, do not take any action other than to inform your local police department or FBI as soon as possible. To report any suspicious activity:
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Helpful Links United States Department of Justice http://www.usdoj.gov/ United States Department of Justice - Combat Terrorism http://www.usdoj.gov/whatwedo/whatwedo_ct.html United States Department of Justice - Counter-Terrorism Efforts Since 9/11 http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2008/September/08-nsd-807.html National Security Division - Mission and Functions http://www.usdoj.gov/nsd/mission_functions.htm Federal Bureau of Investigation - Counterterrorism http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/counterrorism/waronterrorhome.htm |