| Terrorism
Awareness for Local Residents |
Terrorism is
the systematic use of terror especially as a means of
coercion. Common definitions of terrorism refer only to
those violent acts by certain actors as immoral, indiscriminate,
or unjustified that are intended to create fear (terror);
and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants
(e.g., neutral military personnel or civilians).
The Security of our County depends greatly on community
involvement. No law enforcement agency can effectively
protect life and property without the support and cooperation
of the citizens it serves. The Nolan County Sheriff's
Office and the City of Sweetwater need your help to assist
in countering terrorism.
Those labeled "terrorists" by their opponents
rarely identify themselves as such, and typically use
other terms or terms specific to their situation, such
as separatist, freedom fighter, liberator, revolutionary,
vigilante, militant, paramilitary, guerrilla, rebel, patriot,
or any similar-meaning word in other languages and cultures.
A terrorist is trained to blend in and assimilate to his
or her surroundings. Most terrorist acts are well organized
and well planned. Terrorists will conduct training, surveillance,
and dry runs prior to the commission of a terrorist act.
Ironically, though the terrorist acts are an attempt to
instill fear in you, it is you who the terrorist fears
most.
We ask you be our eyes and ears:
- Remain alert
and be aware of everyday activities in your neighborhood
- Encourage the
involvement of family, friends, and neighbors
- Assume responsibility
to observe and report activities that appear out of
place or unusual
- If you become
aware of suspicious activity, record as many details
as possible and notify the proper authorities
Terrorists are
trained to blend in and assimilate to their surroundings.
Most terrorist acts are well organized and well planned.
Terrorists will conduct training, surveillance, and
dry runs prior to the actual commission of a terrorist
act. They like to strike at government and civilian
targets in an effort to instill fear. Ironically, though
the terrorist acts are an attempt to instill fear in
you, it is you that the terrorist fears most.
Reports can be made any time by dialing 9-1-1;
for your own safety, please do not:
- Take direct
action
- Confront the
individual
- Reveal your
suspicions
If you happen to notice possible terrorist
activity, when reporting the event, please describe
the following:
- Who did I observe?
- What specifically
did I see?
- When did I observe
the suspicious behavior?
- Where did I
observe the suspicious behavior?
- Why do I think the behavior
is suspicious?
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