Overseas Security
Author | : Jess T. Ford (au) |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2005-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 1422301028 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781422301029 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: U.S. government officials working overseas are at risk from terrorist threats. Since 1968, 32 embassy officials have been attacked -- 23 fatally -- by terrorists outside the embassy. As the State Dept. continues to improve security at U.S. embassies, terrorist groups are likely to focus on softÓ targets -- such as homes, schools, & places of worship. This report determines: whether the State Dept. has a strategy for soft target protection; assesses State's efforts to protect U.S. officials & their families while traveling to & from work; assesses State's efforts overseas to improve security at schools attended by the children of U.S. officials; & describe issues related to protection at their residences. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.