Security awareness
April 18, 2023 Security awareness
PRESENTED BY:
MR . JOSPHAT BWONYA,SP
SCOPEATPUDEFINITION OF TERRORISMATPU MANDATETERRORISM OVERVIEWFACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TERRORISMTERRORISM OPERATIONSMETHODS OF EXECUTING TERRORISMTERRORISM CYCLEIEDCURRENT SITUATION
ANTI-TERRORISM POLICE UNIT (ATPU)
The Anti - terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) is a unit
within the Directorate of Criminal investigation
mandated to mitigate terrorism related cases in
the country.
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TERRORISMIt is unlawful use of force or violence to intimidate
governments, the civilian population or any segment of the community thereof in furtherance of political, ideological or religious objective.
Path to Terrorism involves;Radicalization - brainwashing
Religious extremism – justified killings - Jihad
31 oct 20115 ANTI-TERRORISM POLICE UNIT (ATPU)
ATPU MANDATE Prevent, detect, disrupt and interdict imminent
terrorist activities within the country,
Exhaustively investigate all terrorism and terrorism related cases
Take control, secure, evidence at all scenes of terrorist incidents
Share intelligence with other security related agencies operating within the country
• Review and monitor security of vital installations
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TERRORISM OVERVIEW
Terrorism knows no borders
Causes loss of life and property
Perpetrated by clandestine groups
Requires joint efforts to combat
Complex in nature
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TRENDS IN TERRORISM TECHNIQUES
Improved methods of concealment and attacks
Ties with other crimes
Complex modes of attack
Increased use of modern technology
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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO TERRORISM Political: Unpopular, repressive or corrupt
governments Social: Gross discrimination Economic: Extreme poverty or
unemployment, Ideological: Divergence of Political ideology Geopolitical: Border disputes Religious: Religious strife, or religious
violence Foreign influence: Foreign support of
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TERRORIST OPERATIONS
Terrorist groups are well organized. Their respective Organizations and structure go through the following processes;
- Recruitment, Training- radicalization - Propaganda. - Selection of Action/Target - Planning Finances, - Execution.April 18, 2023 SECURITY AWARENESS) 10
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METHODS OF EXECUTING TERRORISM
Bombing: E.g car bombs, parcel bombs, suicide bombers etc., road side IED’s and use of remote control.
Assassinations Hostage taking Hijacking Others: assault, arson, kidnapping etc.
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TERRORISM CYCLE Organization and planning
Target selection
The attack
Post-attack operations
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TARGET SURVEILLANCE Scheduled deliveries Work-shift changes Identification procedures Presence of a guard force Hardening of the facility or area surrounding the site Barriers, fences, sensors, cameras,CCTV and personnel Package and vehicle screening procedures Request for unusual information Photograph taking/drawing. Luggage – bulky, empty, abandoned etcSuspicious person(s) loitering near parking area, vents,
and air intakes, equipment, etc.
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SUICIDE ATTACKER INDICATORS
Alone and nervous.
Loose and/or bulky clothing (may not fit
weather condition).
Exposed wire (possibly through sleeves).
Rigid mid-section (explosive device or may
be carrying a rifle)
Tightened hands (may hold detonation
device).
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SECURITY ROLES Access control
Vetting of all guests and staff Manning the barrier Recording entries/exits Surveillance detecting equipments Checking entries/exits- by use of detectors
Perimeter security Patrolling around the facility Parking control Reporting of suspicion persons.
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SCREENING OF PASSENGER/LUGGAGES.
Change of screening procedure occasionally
Terrorist disguising as christian,or any other
person.
Electronically screening of luggage
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IEDA switch/trigger;
An initiator (fuze);
Main charge (explosive fill);
A power source for the switch/trigger; and
A container.
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Examples of IEDs
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A briefcase?
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BRIEFCASE IED
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Suicide bomb vest
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Suicide bomb vest cont’d
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MAIN CHARGE
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DETONATOR
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IED’S RECOVERED IN SOMALI By KDF
Examples of Commercial ExplosivesQuarry Type)
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IED -Cont IEDs are terrorists explosive devices of
choice
Terrorists are becoming more and more creative and tactical in the art of bomb making.
Security agencies should think ahead of terrorists and come up with measures to detect and eliminate acquisition and transportation of explosives/weapons by terror individual(s)
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Action to take on bomb explosion scene
Evacuate, open doors and windows, keep area clear.
Evacuation Distance – as far away as possible
DO NOT TOUCH UNKNOWN ‘SUSPICIOUS’ ITEMS !!
Call the nearest Police Station; Bomb squad Unit or Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team (EOD).
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intervention Enhanced cooperation among security
agencies to fight terrorism
Capacity building – training
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VULNERABILITIES
Availability of foreign interests in the country including foreign missions.
The country’s geo-strategic location on the eastern coast of Africa along the Indian Ocean,
Its porous borders particularly with Somalia where internal strife has made maintenance of security difficult
Influx of Refugees
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CURRENT SITUATION Threats by Al-shabaab – Kenya a target
Several Kenyan youth recruits of Al-shabaab
Attacks perpetrated by radicalized hi-tech youth
Increased use of shootings, grenades and IEDs
Non-combatants the victims – crowds
Open opportunities for terrorists - lapses
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END – THANK YOU
ATPU CONTACTS
HOTLINE – 0729999988EMAIL –
[email protected]@kenya.go.ke
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