Terrorism in the News
DHS Releases Report on Internal Review of Domestic Violent Extremism
Further Reading:
DHS Preventing Terrorism
The DHS has compiled a list of advancements to protecting individuals against domestic terrorism and has implemented tasks forces to ensure there are less radicalization of terrorist acts. A new branch within I&A has been established to collecting intelligence on the presence of domestic terrorism. Also there has been a Non-Profit Security Grant Program created to assist organizations that are targeted by domestic terrorism.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/03/11/dhs-releases-report-internal-review-domestic-violent-extremism
Israel is changing their internal Security Agency and combine the past 3 departments into one to better streamline their handling of terrorist activity.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/1648537734-israel-shin-bet-to-streamline-anti-terror-operations-police-point-at-weakness
Further Reading:
Electric Grid Security in the US.
With the war between Ukraine and Russia mounting, many analysts feel that Russia will target the US power grid as they have in Ukraine and cause massive damage.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/america-electric-grid-60-minutes-2022-02-27/
Further Reading:
Strategic Intelligence Assessment and Data on Domestic Terrorism Report by the FBI and DHS.
A new form of terrorism is on the rise from far right wing extremists, as the uncovering of an attempt to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was stopped. The individuals utilized an encrypted messaging platform to discuss the tactics and plan. The individuals were upset about the lockdown from Covid-19 and felt that the control was dictatorial. There were several individuals involved in the incident and have been charged and several sentenced for their actions.