OPINION
In aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Madrid and the continuing terrorist attacks and the urban guerrilla warfare in Iraq involving foreigners out of the region we see again the clear and present danger of international terrorism especially that of Al Qaeda and related groups. This threat is spreading like a virus contaminating international peace, security and stability.http://www.blackwaterusa.com/btw2004/articles/0719opinion.html
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Gary Jackson: garyj@blackwaterusa.com
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Vanguard Robot Assessment
The law enforcement community needs a low-cost robot that can reduce or eliminate the time of danger for a bomb technician who must inspect, x-ray, and disrupt an explosive device. This document discusses the Vanguard robot performance compared to other bomb-disposal robots.http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/in_short_pubs/204637/index.html
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
Volume I: Overview and Doctrine
The National Strategy for Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 identify
the "prevention of terrorist attacks within the United States" and "the reduction of vulnerability
of the United States to terrorism" as national priorities, and call on first responders to "minimize
the damage and assist in the recovery from terrorist attacks that do occur within the United
States." The Homeland Security Act also transferred the Office for Domestic Preparedness
(ODP) from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), and assigned ODP "the primary responsibility within the executive branch of
government to build and sustain the preparedness of the United States to reduce vulnerabilities,
prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism."
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/HSEEPv1.pdf
2000 Evaluation of Replacement Brake Pads for Police Patrol Vehicles
This NLECTC bulletin contains a synopsis of the results of a comprehensive evaluation of replacement brake pads for police patrol vehicles.http://www.nlectc.org/txtfiles/EvaluationBrakePads2000.html
Alabama Truckers Now Counter-Terrorism Spies
Law enforcement is turning to the trucking industry for help when it comes to tracking down terrorists. The Highway Watch program is administered by the National Transportation Security Administration.
Truck Driver Carl House likes the idea. He's driven from coast to coast. And in the process, he's witnessed some disturbing scenes. "The country is not as safe as we think it is," House says. "I think after 9/11, it's kind of made us realize that."
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=2035457&nav=0RdEOl7R
China's naval buildup has produced a new type of attack submarine that U.S. intelligence did not know was under construction, according to U.S. defense and intelligence officials. The submarine was spotted several weeks ago for the first time and has been designated by the Pentagon as the first Yuan-class of submarine.
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040716-123134-8152r.htm One of FBI's most wanted captured
An Illinois man on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list for allegedly stalking and killing two former girlfriends has been captured in Mexico, the FBI announced Friday.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Midwest/07/16/fugitive.captured.ap/index.html
Window into betrayal
Nearly a week of testimony in a Brooklyn courtroom exposed some of the darkest secrets of the Bonanno crime family.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5404877/
Brazen daylight robbery involves 10 robbers in 3 vehicles
Ten masked gunmen beat and robbed two Israeli salesmen of more than $800,000 in diamonds Thursday during a well-organized daytime robbery at a gas station, police said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5445952/
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The Philippines began pulling troops out of Iraq Friday to save the life of a Filipino hostage, ignoring calls from the United States and other allies not to bow to kidnappers' demands.
Diplomats in Baghdad said a headless corpse found in the Tigris River was probably that of a Bulgarian hostage killed by militants linked to al Qaeda ally Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi. Hopes of finding a second Bulgarian alive were fading, they said.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5692977
There are allegations that the Iraqi Interim Prime Minister shot seven and killed six Iraqi insurgents in the week leading up to the handover of sovereignty last month.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200407/s1156008.htm
Five French citizens were kidnapped by Palestinian gunmen Friday night in the Gaza Strip in the third kidnapping in Gaza in less than 10 hours, Palestinian security officials said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5434896
Plots and attacks
The following is an integrated chronology of the public face of al-Qaida, including its terror plots and attacks, leaders' public statements, and the U.S. response, including the hunt for, capture or killing of top leaders, beginning in 1992.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4677978/
Today, the FBI is part of a vast national and international campaign dedicated to defeating terrorism. Working hand-in-hand with partners in law enforcement, intelligence, the military, and diplomatic circles, our job is to neutralize terrorist cells and operatives here in the U.S. and to help dismantle terrorist networks worldwide.
http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/counterrorism/waronterrorhome.htm
BlackHawk/MOD Automatic Tactical Tanto
Years back I heard the saying that if you wanted to sell something to cops you made it black, put Velcro on it and included the word "magnum" in the name somewhere. As funny as that was, it was often true. To some small extent, that concept has moved over to the edged weapons arena where, if you want to sell knives to cops, you make sure it has a serrated (or partially serrated) edge, includes an automatic opening feature and has the word "tactical" somewhere in the name. While all of this DOES apply to the Masters of Defense (MOD) Automatic Tactical Tanto, sales isn't the reason why.http://www.blackwaterusa.com/btw2004/articles/0719frank.html
Frank Borelli
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frankborelli@comcast.net
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I had a "senior moment" and will have this weeks Chaplain's Corner on the server later today.
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