On the lookout for suspicious signals

The reason that terrorists are usually successful is that they never attack unless they have a well-organized plan, which is supported by information gathered through surveillance. Because of this factor, surveillance detection is the best way to protect unsuspecting executives from the harm planned...

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Published in:Security management 1992-05, Vol.36 (5), p.42
Main Author: Scotti, Anthony J
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Assassination
Assassinations & assassination attempts
Automobiles
Executives
Guidelines
Kidnapping
Prevention
Protection
Raids
Safety and security measures
Security management
Security services
Surveillance
Terrorism
Video recorders
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Summary:The reason that terrorists are usually successful is that they never attack unless they have a well-organized plan, which is supported by information gathered through surveillance. Because of this factor, surveillance detection is the best way to protect unsuspecting executives from the harm planned by terrorists. The most important information terrorists gather from surveillance is a target's daily schedule. In the process of surveillance, terrorists often inadvertently give signals that they are organizing an attack. The objective of surveillance detection is to read these signals and take action to prevent an incident. One solution is for executives to avoid routine and change their routes. However, even though departure times may be changed, in many instances, the route traveled cannot, which is why terrorists select the area around the home or office to kidnap or assassinate their victim. Detecting surveillance requires alertness. Developing a sense of what is normal and what is unusual around the home, office, and route taken to and from work could be the most important security precaution an executive can take.
ISSN:0145-9406
1930-6970