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;

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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 –

atpukenya@yahoo.comatpu@kenya.go.ke

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