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| Publisher | Routledge |
| ISBN 13 | 9781138391109 |
| ISBN 10 | 1138391107 |
| Book Subtitle | Protecting People From Attack |
| Book Description | The us government spends billions of dollars to secure strategic and tactical assets at home and abroad against enemy attack. However, as "hard targets" such as military installations and government buildings are further strengthened, vulnerable soft targets are increasingly in the crosshairs of terrorists and violent criminals. Attacks on crowded spaces such as churches, schools, malls, transportation hubs, and recreational venues result in more casualties and have a powerful effect on the psyche of the populace. Soft target hardening: protecting people from attack, second edition, continues the national dialogue started by the first edition by providing case studies, best practices, and methodologies for identifying soft target vulnerabilities and reducing risk in the united states and beyond. Soft target attacks steadily climbed in number and scale of violence since the first edition of this book. New tactics emerged, as terrorists continually hit the "reset button" with each attack. In this volatile, ever-changing security environment, plans to protect people and property must be fluid and adaptable. Along with new hardening tactics, such as the use of tactical deception to disguise, conceal, and divert, the author has updated the text with new case studies to reflect and respond to the fast-moving transformation in methods from more complex and organized forms of terror to simpler, yet still-devastating approaches. This book is a must-read for those who secure, own, and operate soft target facilities, and for citizens who want to protect themselves and their families from attack. Soft target hardening, second edition, was named the asis international security industry book of the year in 2019 |
| Editorial Review | Four years ago, dr. Hesterman's book soft target hardening started the dialogue about protecting civilian venues from attack. The second edition is updated with new content and case studies of recent attacks, new hardening tactics, and best practices garnered from the author's 32 years of experience in the security field. Jack plaxe, founder/managing director, security consulting alliance |
| About the Author | Dr. Jennifer hesterman, us air force (retired), served three pentagon tours, commanded both logistics support and mission support squadrons, and served as a base commander in the months following the attacks of 9/11. Her last assignment was vice commander, 316th wing, at andrews air force base, maryland, the home of air force one. In this role, she was responsible for installation security, force support, and the 1st helicopter squadron, and regularly escorted the president and other heads of state on the ramp. Her decorations include the legion of merit, the meritorious service medal with five oak leaf clusters, and the global war on terrorism medal |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jennifer Hesterman |
| Edition Number | 2 |
| Publication Date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Number of Pages | 460 |
Soft Target Hardening : Protecting People From Attack paperback english - 19 Dec 2018
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