Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism
http://www.state.gov/s/ct/
http://www.state.gov/s/ct/team/
The website of the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism is a helpful resource which provides a variety of daily reports on issues ranging from foreign relations, WMDs, international counterterrorism efforts, education, and travel warnings.
National Counterterrorism Center
http://www.nctc.gov/
The National Counterterrorism Center website offers series of reports reflecting the current strategies and programs the Center is pursuing in its counterterrorism efforts. In addition, the Senate confirmation hearing of the current NCTC Director, Vice Admiral John Scott Redd (ret.), is posted. The statement covers a wide spectrum of the duties, responsibilities, and missions Vice Admiral Redd plans for the NCTC.
FBI Counterterrorism
http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/counterrorism/waronterrorhome.htm
The Federal Bureau of Investigations Counterterrorism Division’s website contains a mission statement by Assistant Director Joseph Billy, Jr. as well as information on current worldwide threats, the role of intelligence, precautionary advice, profiles of Most Wanted Terrorists, and details on various current and former cases.
DOJ Counterterrorism Section
http://www.usdoj.gov/nsd/counter_terrorism.htm
The United States Department of Justice website for Counterterrorism offers an assortment of information regarding the investigation and prosecution of domestic and international terrorism cases. In addition, the site also offers legal advice for prosecutors on several federal statutes used in the prosecution of terrorism and links to other helpful websites.
Facts and Figures 2003
http://www.fbi.gov/libref/factsfigure/counterterrorism.htm
The facts and Figures 2003 page of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website contains detailed accounts of several terrorism cases including the 9/11 attacks, The Ahmed Ressam case, the abortion clinic anthrax threat by the Army of God, and the bombing of the USS Col in Yemen in 2000.
Threats to the FDA
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bioterrorism.html
http://www.fda.gov/oc/mcclellan/strategic_terrorism.html
The Unite States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provide a series of articles and fact sheets covering varying topics of current threats to food and medicine in the United States. The site also has specific information on biological threats such as anthrax, smallpox, and ricin. Also, the FDA provides a expansive article on its current counterterrorism strategy in its mission to protect the American public and its interests.
Training and Resources for Law Enforcement
http://www.counterterrorismtraining.gov/
The Counter-Terrorism Training and Resources for Law Enforcement site has a large selection of tools for law enforcement to improve their understanding of and utilization of counterterrorism strategy in their positions. With information on counterterrorism conferences, advice from experts in the field, research and statistics, and useful legislation this site is a very helpful resource for law enforcement.
EPA Criminal Enforcement: Counter Terrorism
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/criminal/homelandsecurity/counter.html
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Criminal Enforcement program provides scientific expertise, investigative and technical support, and resources to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in response to attacks or attempted attack using chemical/biological weapons of mass destruction, and hazardous or toxic substances.
Homeland Security Counterterrorism Division
http://www.fletc.gov/training/programs/counterterrorism-division
The Counterterrorism Division of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center of the Depart of Homeland Security (DHS) website provides information regarding training and program development of law enforcement entities desiring enhancement of its counterterrorism threat response actions in regards to explosives, WMDs, operation security (OPSEC), and other areas of advanced training.
DOJ/OPDAT Counterterrorism Programs (in other nations)
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/opdat/ctu/ctu.html
The Office of Overseas Prosecutorial development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) counterterrorism program of the Department of Justice (DOJ) provides Resident Legal Advisors (RLAs) to nations around the globe feeling the effects of terrorism. OPDAT aids these nations in enhancing their law enforcement counterterrorism capabilities as well as helping in strengthening ant-terrorism legislation. The website provides information on the several countries OPDAT is currently assisting.
Examining the Status of Counterterrorism Coordination Overseas, 2007
http://homeland.house.gov/SiteDocuments/20071004132204-02233.pdf
In this testimony to the House Committee on Homeland Security; Subcommittee on Border, maritime and Global Counterterrorism by Principal Deputy Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Michael Leiter on October 4, 2007, Leiter addresses the NCTC role in the United States’ War on terror, the NCTC counterterrorism role overseas, and its coordination with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) stateside and around the world.
Intelligence Collection Reformation, Staff Statement 12
http://www.9-11commission.gov/staff_statements/staff_statement_12.pdf
This report by the National Commission of Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States asserts various problems and deficiencies in the pre-9/11 actions of law enforcement, counterterrorism, and intelligence collection in the United States and then provides various researched solutions and proposed plans to address these problems.
Intelligence to Counter Terrorism: Issues for Congress, 2003
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/21217.pdf
In a 2003 report to Congress, Richard A. Best, Jr., a Specialist in National Defense, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division, details the history, development, and actions of the military and other counterterrorism entities of the United States Government. Best then analyzes the operations of these entities, the relationships between them, and offers suggestions in improving their functions.
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