PSD Alerts

Terrorism: What to do

Terrorism is the use of violence, or the threat of violence, to create a climate of fear, in a given population. Terrorists target ethnic or religious groups, governments, political parties, corporations, and media enterprises. Organizations that engage in acts of terror are almost always small in size and limited in resources compared to the populations and institutions they oppose.

Through publicity and fear generated by their violence, terrorist groups seek to magnify their influence and power to effect political change on either a local or an international scale.

Who is a Terrorist?

Anyone who, through the use of violence, or the threat of violence, attempts to create a climate of fear in a given population. He/She could be your best friend, fellow classmate, business associate, or your neighbor.