Economic Crisis, Anger in the Streets, and Reduction in Police Staffing Levels all equal significant concern.
Proactive measures to protect your family, business or other concerns will rely heavily on situational awareness, flexibility, and preplanned to prevent or reduce harm.
Early closure, work from home and other tactics will be necessary. Additionally, if your proximity to known event locations(within 1 mile of the loop, and gold coast, then personal defense tactics should be considered and in place.
Unfortunately, due to existing conditions on the streets, all of the above should be in place now.
Saturday
Stockholm Bomb Blasts (suicide bomber implicated)
Email notice prior to event, possible secondary device, and a man street shouting Arabic and then blowing himself up. Lots of links here(Nobel Prize Awards last night - China?, Wiki Leaks founder wanted in Stockholm - recent denial of service attacks?, Muslim hatred of Muhammad drawings depiction in Swedish news papers.
Who knows, but if the use of communications prior events gains traction, it could leverage the the premise of terrorism to a new level.
Check your recording, *69 functionality, and threat protocols.
Who knows, but if the use of communications prior events gains traction, it could leverage the the premise of terrorism to a new level.
Check your recording, *69 functionality, and threat protocols.
Monday
Bomb plot becomes historic jigsaw puzzle
Federal officials think obscure addressees of abortive bomb plot part of message from al-Qaida....
November 04, 2010|By Ron Grossman and Christi Parsons, Tribune reporters
While Chicago synagogues may not have been the principal target of last week's foiled package bomb plot, U.S. officials now think that terrorists used addresses of Jewish organizations in an attempt to magnify the emotional aftereffects of the attack.
The terrorists, believed to be a branch of al-Qaida in Yemen, also were challenging investigators to piece together a historical puzzle — the names on the packages belonged to two men, one of whom lived in the 12th century, the other in the 16th century.
November 04, 2010|By Ron Grossman and Christi Parsons, Tribune reporters
While Chicago synagogues may not have been the principal target of last week's foiled package bomb plot, U.S. officials now think that terrorists used addresses of Jewish organizations in an attempt to magnify the emotional aftereffects of the attack.
The terrorists, believed to be a branch of al-Qaida in Yemen, also were challenging investigators to piece together a historical puzzle — the names on the packages belonged to two men, one of whom lived in the 12th century, the other in the 16th century.
Friday
Politicians Controlling Infrastructure? Not in America....
May 19, FOX News – (Arizona; California) L.A. mayor dismisses warning that Arizona could cut off power over boycott. Los Angeles’ mayor Wednesday defiantly rejected a warning by a top Arizona utilities official that the state could cut off power to Los Angeles should the city proceed with its boycott of all things Arizona: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/05/19/arizona-official-threatens-cutlos- angeles-power-payback-boycott/
Just want to remind you that governments have done this in Europe, and that the politicizing of infrastructure resources will increase in United States, as we we face the challenges of economic and political pressure. America is not Russia, but politics is ugly. Don't forget what Russia did to the Ukraine(GAZPROM stopped pumping gas to Ukraine just last year):
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/new-cold-war-in-europe-as-russia-turns-off-gas-supplies-1230036.html
Just want to remind you that governments have done this in Europe, and that the politicizing of infrastructure resources will increase in United States, as we we face the challenges of economic and political pressure. America is not Russia, but politics is ugly. Don't forget what Russia did to the Ukraine(GAZPROM stopped pumping gas to Ukraine just last year):
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/new-cold-war-in-europe-as-russia-turns-off-gas-supplies-1230036.html
Wednesday
Naperville cuts Ambulance Service
Naperville curtails ambulance service due to budget woes
May 12, 2010 1:43 PM | No Comments
Earlier this week Naperville took one of its seven ambulances out of service to save money.
Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis said as many as two ambulances could be shut down each month as the fire department uses up the money allotted for overtime. The first ambulance was removed from service Monday in a move that Puknaitis said will be evaluated continually to make sure there are no negative repercussions.
"I wouldn't do anything to put the citizens or the community in jeopardy," he said. If all ambulances were called all at once, a very rare occurrence, he said, fire trucks carry the same equipment and could respond and do everything but transport someone to the hospital.
Read more of this story on triblocal.com
May 12, 2010 1:43 PM | No Comments
Earlier this week Naperville took one of its seven ambulances out of service to save money.
Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis said as many as two ambulances could be shut down each month as the fire department uses up the money allotted for overtime. The first ambulance was removed from service Monday in a move that Puknaitis said will be evaluated continually to make sure there are no negative repercussions.
"I wouldn't do anything to put the citizens or the community in jeopardy," he said. If all ambulances were called all at once, a very rare occurrence, he said, fire trucks carry the same equipment and could respond and do everything but transport someone to the hospital.
Read more of this story on triblocal.com
Sunday
“We are very lucky,” Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
Several weeks after NYPD removes a large portion of their rapid prevention/response uniformed officers to traditional patrol outside of Manhattan, A device is discovered in Times Square:
Federal authorities have joined the search for a suspect who planted a crude car bomb of propane, gasoline and fireworks in a smoking Nissan Pathfinder in the heart of Times Square on Saturday evening, prompting the evacuation of thousands of tourists and theatergoers on a warm and busy night.
Federal authorities have joined the search for a suspect who planted a crude car bomb of propane, gasoline and fireworks in a smoking Nissan Pathfinder in the heart of Times Square on Saturday evening, prompting the evacuation of thousands of tourists and theatergoers on a warm and busy night.
Monday
Moscow Metro bombing: Why Chechens are suspected
Islamist radicals from the North Caucasus are nearly always at the top of the list of suspects when a bomb causes death and destruction in Russia.
All the more so, when the attack is carried out by female suicide bombers.
All the more so, when the attack is carried out by female suicide bombers.
Friday
Home Made Chemicals - White Supremist Groups
This white supremacist's action indicate a growing trend of lone wolf actor, not traditionally placed in the same concern category as Islamic Terrorist. Of course this is the UK, not America, but the potential is very similiar.
Those of us securing building occupants need to be keenly aware of our surroundings (transportation, government, etc). to insure our preparation for immediate and comprehensive responses to security threats. Any excellent tool includes some of the recent tools published by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s http://securebuildings.lbl.gov/.
Those of us securing building occupants need to be keenly aware of our surroundings (transportation, government, etc). to insure our preparation for immediate and comprehensive responses to security threats. Any excellent tool includes some of the recent tools published by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s http://securebuildings.lbl.gov/.
Thursday
City of Chicago Email/Text Message Alerting System
Consider enrolling critical staff in this resource to improve situational awareness. Tailorable to community, providing urgent information to building occupants.
Sunday
Homeland chief: Domestic extremism is top concern
WASHINGTON – Americans who turn to terrorism and plot against the U.S. are now as big a concern as international terrorists, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Sunday.
The government is just starting to confront this reality and does not have a good handle on how to prevent someone from becoming a violent extremist, she said.
The government is just starting to confront this reality and does not have a good handle on how to prevent someone from becoming a violent extremist, she said.
Wednesday
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings.
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings.
Friday
Campus Shooting Alabama - Professor on Professor
Campus Shooting Alabama - Professor on Professor
A woman is in custody, and she is believed to be the shooter at the University of Alabama. According to officials, a professor being denied tenure this afternoon is what prompted the shooting.
The University of Alabama Huntsville campus is in lockdown.
According to a student, a biology faculty meeting was underway when screams started coming from the meeting.
**there are reports of NO ALERT communications being sent out
A woman is in custody, and she is believed to be the shooter at the University of Alabama. According to officials, a professor being denied tenure this afternoon is what prompted the shooting.
The University of Alabama Huntsville campus is in lockdown.
According to a student, a biology faculty meeting was underway when screams started coming from the meeting.
**there are reports of NO ALERT communications being sent out
Thursday
American Sign Language Emergency Preparedness Videos
Excellent resource you might want to consider for common area displays, lobby monitors, etc.
Monday
Check Your Remote Access CCTV Connections
Who knows who is looking in on your systems.
Take a look at this access to Wrigley Field.
Don't want your cameras on YouTube?, check your security settings, review your access logs and make sure you know who is in your system.
Take a look at this access to Wrigley Field.
Don't want your cameras on YouTube?, check your security settings, review your access logs and make sure you know who is in your system.
UK TERROR ALERT LEVEL RAISED
The UK terror threat level is being raised from "substantial" to "severe", Home Secretary Alan Johnson has said.
The new alert level means a terrorist attack is considered "highly likely". It had stood at substantial since July. ...
The new alert level means a terrorist attack is considered "highly likely". It had stood at substantial since July. ...
Tuesday
Second City Reports Numerous Suspicious Thefts
GOOD INFO TO SHARE WITH SECURITY STAFF -
More Missing Equipment -
1) Almost ten light bars from various city, county and state police cars:
2) An entire Com Ed truck was stolen from a utility yard in 017 Sunday. No word yet if it has been recovered;
3) Upwards of fifty propane tanks disappeared in the same area. We don't know if these are 50 barbecue-sized tanks or the larger cylinders.
More Missing Equipment -
1) Almost ten light bars from various city, county and state police cars:
2) An entire Com Ed truck was stolen from a utility yard in 017 Sunday. No word yet if it has been recovered;
3) Upwards of fifty propane tanks disappeared in the same area. We don't know if these are 50 barbecue-sized tanks or the larger cylinders.
Monday
Two Good Events to Remind Staff to Know Thier Facility
FBI investigating burglary at TX water treatment plant (CIP/Criminal TTP)
The FBI is among those investigating a burglary at an Arlington, TX water treatment plant. The subject cut through a chain link fence and stole copper tubing from a storage building at the plant. Officials said none of the secure treatment facilities were breached. The FBI has been called in to check for any possible terrorism links. Water officials took inventory of their chemicals at the plant and police checked water towers across the city, but no tampering was found. Police are investigating to see if the crime is connected to another copper theft at a nearby recreation center earlier this month. http://www.wfaa.com/internal?st=print&id=80372837&path=/news/local
Smoke halts trading on Philadelphia Stock Exchange (Vulnerability)
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange was evacuated after smoke was reported on the trading floor late Tuesday morning. The smoke was sucked into the building from a burning pile of leaves which caught fire outside. Trading was halted and the building evacuated. The fire was extinguished at 11:37 a.m. Exchange employees were allowed back into the building just before noon, though trading did not resume until after 12:30 p.m.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Smoke-Halts-Trading-on-Phila-Stock-Exchange-80272867.html
The FBI is among those investigating a burglary at an Arlington, TX water treatment plant. The subject cut through a chain link fence and stole copper tubing from a storage building at the plant. Officials said none of the secure treatment facilities were breached. The FBI has been called in to check for any possible terrorism links. Water officials took inventory of their chemicals at the plant and police checked water towers across the city, but no tampering was found. Police are investigating to see if the crime is connected to another copper theft at a nearby recreation center earlier this month. http://www.wfaa.com/internal?st=print&id=80372837&path=/news/local
Smoke halts trading on Philadelphia Stock Exchange (Vulnerability)
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange was evacuated after smoke was reported on the trading floor late Tuesday morning. The smoke was sucked into the building from a burning pile of leaves which caught fire outside. Trading was halted and the building evacuated. The fire was extinguished at 11:37 a.m. Exchange employees were allowed back into the building just before noon, though trading did not resume until after 12:30 p.m.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Smoke-Halts-Trading-on-Phila-Stock-Exchange-80272867.html
Thursday
Defense Security Breach
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
WASHINGTON -- Militants in Iraq have used $26 off-the-shelf software to intercept live video feeds from U.S. Predator drones, potentially providing them with information they need to evade or monitor U.S. military operations.
You better believe they can hack our CCTV systems here, anyone at OEMC listening?
T
WASHINGTON -- Militants in Iraq have used $26 off-the-shelf software to intercept live video feeds from U.S. Predator drones, potentially providing them with information they need to evade or monitor U.S. military operations.
You better believe they can hack our CCTV systems here, anyone at OEMC listening?
T
EIU warns of student data security breach
EIU warns of student data security breach
Associated Press
December 04, 2009
CHARLESTON, Ill. -
Eastern Illinois University says someone outside the school may have broken into files containing personal information from about 9,000 current and former students and applicants.
The university on Friday said it found a number of viruses on a server used by the university’s admissions office that could have provided outside access. Technology workers believe someone had such access between Nov. 11 and Nov. 16. But they aren’t sure if any of the files were accessed.
The server contained undergraduate electronic admissions applications submitted between March 10, 2000, and Nov. 16, 2009.
University officials say they’ve mailed letters to students and applicants whose information is on the server.
Associated Press
December 04, 2009
CHARLESTON, Ill. -
Eastern Illinois University says someone outside the school may have broken into files containing personal information from about 9,000 current and former students and applicants.
The university on Friday said it found a number of viruses on a server used by the university’s admissions office that could have provided outside access. Technology workers believe someone had such access between Nov. 11 and Nov. 16. But they aren’t sure if any of the files were accessed.
The server contained undergraduate electronic admissions applications submitted between March 10, 2000, and Nov. 16, 2009.
University officials say they’ve mailed letters to students and applicants whose information is on the server.
Wednesday
Chicago Fire Department Moves From Single-Gas to 4-Gas Monitors on Every Truck
Chicago Fire Department Moves From Single-Gas to 4-Gas Monitors on Every Truck, Selects RAE Systems QRAE
Marketwire
December 08, 2009: 08:34 AM ET
RAE Systems Inc. (NYSE Amex: RAE), a leader in delivering innovative sensor solutions to serve energy, hazardous material management, industrial safety, government safety and environmental markets worldwide, announced the selection of the RAE Systems QRAE, 4-gas confined space entry gas monitor by the Chicago Fire Department for deployment on all of its fire engines and trucks.
....The QRAE is a 4-gas confined space gas detector that can be deployed with one to four plug-in "smart" sensors for combustible gases (LEL), oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon monoxide (CO). The instrument can run up to 20 hours on a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and is housed in a rugged, water- and dust-resistant case.
Marketwire
December 08, 2009: 08:34 AM ET
RAE Systems Inc. (NYSE Amex: RAE), a leader in delivering innovative sensor solutions to serve energy, hazardous material management, industrial safety, government safety and environmental markets worldwide, announced the selection of the RAE Systems QRAE, 4-gas confined space entry gas monitor by the Chicago Fire Department for deployment on all of its fire engines and trucks.
....The QRAE is a 4-gas confined space gas detector that can be deployed with one to four plug-in "smart" sensors for combustible gases (LEL), oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon monoxide (CO). The instrument can run up to 20 hours on a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and is housed in a rugged, water- and dust-resistant case.
Monday
Chicago terrorism suspect charged in Mumbai attack
CHICAGO – A Chicago man accused of planning an armed attack on a Danish newspaper was charged Monday with conducting surveillance on potential targets in the Indian city of Mumbai before terrorist attacks there in 2008 that killed 166 people.
Thursday
4 Slain Officers Fund
Please consider a small donation for the families of the slain officers.
... the four murdered officers left behind 9 children....
http://www.lpig.us/
... the four murdered officers left behind 9 children....
http://www.lpig.us/
Tuesday
Officers lost in Seattle
Killed were Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39, and Officers Ronald Owens, 37, Tina Griswold, 40, and Greg Richards, 42.
Least we forget.
It is disheartening to hear about the community assisting the suspect. The police estimate 5-7 individuals will be arrested for aiding the shooter.
Least we forget.
It is disheartening to hear about the community assisting the suspect. The police estimate 5-7 individuals will be arrested for aiding the shooter.
Mall of America Monthly Drills
Assualt coming to mall near you:
Mall of America Practices Emergency Lockdown Drill
The Mall of America security team will be doing monthly lockdown drills to ensure they are ready if and when trouble strikes.
Spike TV’s Surviving Disaster, featured an episode on how to survive and escape an active shooting by a group of terrorists in a shopping mall.
You can see that video at http://www.spike.com/video/shopping-day/3266183 . The primary goal of a lockdown is to minimize potential victims during crisis situations and buy time for the police to arrive.....
Mall of America Practices Emergency Lockdown Drill
The Mall of America security team will be doing monthly lockdown drills to ensure they are ready if and when trouble strikes.
Spike TV’s Surviving Disaster, featured an episode on how to survive and escape an active shooting by a group of terrorists in a shopping mall.
You can see that video at http://www.spike.com/video/shopping-day/3266183 . The primary goal of a lockdown is to minimize potential victims during crisis situations and buy time for the police to arrive.....
Sunday
Independent ATMs pose more risk than you think
And you thought your identity was safe.....
.....Siciliano said people also need to be wary of so-called rogue ATMs that are set up to do little else but steal your personal information. For most people there is little to distinguish one of those machines from a well-meaning nonbank machine. And even legit nonbank machines, Siciliano points out, don’t have security cameras built into them like those at banks......
.....Siciliano said people also need to be wary of so-called rogue ATMs that are set up to do little else but steal your personal information. For most people there is little to distinguish one of those machines from a well-meaning nonbank machine. And even legit nonbank machines, Siciliano points out, don’t have security cameras built into them like those at banks......
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