What every business owner needs to know about terrorism.

The following hyperlinks are to official sources of information. They answer some of the most basic questions that every business owner and first responder should know about responding to and preventing terrorism. The information was developed during research for the book "Homeland Security and the New Threats of Global Terrorism: From Cold War to Flaming-Hot War." The information was subsequently used by Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA during presentations to business and community groups.

These issues and other relating to criminal justice and terrorism are discussed regularly at the Criminal Justice Forum.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THE THREAT LEVEL?
Homeland Security Advisory System
Homeland Security Advisory Recommendations for Business

HOW DO I DEVELOP A BUSINESS PLAN?
Preparing Makes Business Sense
Plan to Stay in Business
Emergency Management Guide For Business & Industry
GET READY - BE PREPARED
Open for Business A Disaster Planning Tool Kit for the Small Business Owner
Business Continuity: A Practical Approach for Emergency Preparedness, Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT BIOTERRORISM?
Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases
Chemical Agents: Facts About Sheltering in Place
Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological or Radiological Attacks
Chemical Agents: Facts About Evacuation
Frequently Asked Questions about the Risks of Bioterrorism and Possible Defenses Against it

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES?
FBI Advisory Suspicious Packages
How to Recognize and Handle a Suspicious Package or Envelope
Guidance on Initial Responses to a Suspicious Letter/Container with a Potential Biological Threat

WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY EMPLOYEES AND FAMILY?
Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit
Your Family Disaster Plan
Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Homeland Security Advisory Recommendation for Families
Helping Young People Deal With Terrorism and Other Tragic Events
Terrorism: Coping Strategies for Children and Adults
FEMA for Kids

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RADIOLOGICAL WEAPONS?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Dirty Bombs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About a Radiation Emergency
Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological or Radiological Attacks
What We Learn About Radiation Threats from MoviesFact or Fiction
Sheltering in Place during a Radiation Emergency

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT CYBER SECURITY?
Cyber Security Tips
Top Ten Cyber Security Tips for Teens, Teachers and Families
How the FBI Investigates Computer Crime
A Brief Introduction to Cyber Security for Business

HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED ON HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES?
Disaster Resource Guide
Government Technology Homeland Security
The Emergency Email and Wireless Network

HOW CAN I PROMOTE PREPAREDNESS IN MY COMMUNITY?
Community Emergency Response Teams
Curriculum for Community-based Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Citizens' Preparedness Guide
Volunteers in Police Service
Recognizing Terrorist Activity
Terrorism Awareness and Prevention

DO I NEED PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE DEVELOPING MY PLAN?
Preparing your Business for the Unthinkable
Worksite Risk Assessment
Emergency Preparedness and Response

HOW CAN I REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY?
FBI Most Wanted: Photos and Submit a Tip
Submit a Terrorist Tip
Report threats and crimes to Customs
Report threats to public health
Report a threat involving a nuclear facility or radioactive materials


About the Author
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 24 years of service. He is the author of “Police Technology (Prentice Hall, July 2004) and number articles on technology, leadership, terrorism and policing. Raymond is a part-time lecture at California State University, Fullerton and a part-time faculty advisor at the Union Institute and University. He has three current book projects. They are on terrorism, policing and leadership.

Raymond’s complete CV can be viewed at Criminal Justice Profile and he can be reached by email at mailto:raymond@hitechcj.com or on the Criminal Justice Online Forum.