Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

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Safe house

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Building not under surveillance by intelligence or counterintelligence ofganizations where terrorists can be safe while they plan attacks or rest.

Qur'an

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The holy book of Islam, considered by Muslims to contain the revelations of God to Mohammed. Also called Koran.

The U.S. State Department defines terrorism as "premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to ...

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A new agency created by the Patriot Act of 2001 for the purpose of overseeing technology and security in American airports. The TSA, hoping to save 20 seconds per passenter, finally put an end to the ...

Tularemia

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Tularemia is an infectious disease caused by a hardy bacterium, Francisella tularensis, found in animals, particularly especially rabbits, hares, and rodents. Symptoms depend upon how the person was ...

Transponder

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A device on an airliner which sends out signal allowing air traffic controllers to track an airplane. Transponders were disabled in some of the planes hijacked September 11, 2001.