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1.) “FBI DOMESTIC TERRORISM DEFINITION:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.”Mar 23, 2017

SOURCE : https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism

SOURCE: https://nij.gov/topics/crime/terrorism/pages/welcome.aspx

“Domestic terrorism: Perpetrated by individuals and/or groups inspired by or associated with primarily U.S.-based movements that espouse extremist ideologies of a 1.) political, 2.) religious, 3.) social, 4.) racial, or 5.) environmental nature. “


2.) FBI and Terrorism

NCJ Number 107703
Journal FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 56 Issue: 11 Dated: special issue (October 1987) Pages: 14-17
Author(s)
S L Pomerantz
Date Published 1987
Length 4 pages
Annotation

In 1982, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) terrorism program was elevated to national priority status.

Abstract

The FBI defines terrorism, domestic or international, as the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Government or civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives.

The FBI is the lead agency for operational response to domestic terrorism and also has responsibility for some terrorist actions against Americans overseas.

The FBI has a dual mission to prevent and react to terrorist violence. It does this by collecting and disseminating information, planning, and investigation.

The FBI is also involved in crisis and special events management, research (trend analysis, threat assessment), training, hostage negotiation, and interagency coordination and cooperation.

SOURCE : https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/fbi-and-terrorism#:~:text=The%20FBI%20defines%20terrorism%2C%20domestic,of%20political%20or%20social%20objectives.


3.) Terrorism

Protecting the United States from terrorist attacks is the FBI’s number one priority. The Bureau works closely with its partners to neutralize terrorist cells and operatives here in the United States, to help dismantle extremist networks worldwide, and to cut off financing and other forms of support provided to foreign terrorist organizations.

Terrorism Definitions 

International terrorism: Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups who are inspired by, or associated with, designated foreign terrorist organizations or nations (state-sponsored).

Domestic terrorism: Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature.

* Reports: Strategic Intelligence Assessment and Data on Domestic Terrorism
* June 2023
* October 2022
* May 2021

The Current Threat 

The FBI is committed to remaining agile in its approach to the terrorism threat, which has continued to evolve since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

Years after these attacks, the threat landscape has expanded considerably, and international terrorism remains a serious threat. The threat of domestic terrorism also remains persistent overall, with actors crossing the line from exercising First Amendment-protected rights to committing crimes in furtherance of violent agendas.

Many factors have contributed to the evolution of the terrorism threat on both the international and domestic fronts, such as:

* Lone offenders: Terrorist threats have evolved from large-group conspiracies toward lone-offender attacks. These individuals often radicalize online and mobilize to violence quickly. Without a clear group affiliation or guidance, lone offenders are challenging to identify, investigate, and disrupt. The FBI relies on partnerships and tips from the public to identify and thwart these attacks.

* The Internet and social media: International and domestic violent extremists have developed an extensive presence on the Internet through messaging platforms and online images, videos, and publications. These facilitate the groups’ ability to radicalize and recruit individuals who are receptive to extremist messaging. Social media has also allowed both international and domestic terrorists to gain unprecedented, virtual access to people living in the United States in an effort to enable homeland attacks. The Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS), in particular, encourages sympathizers to carry out simple attacks wherever they are located—or to travel to ISIS-held territory in Iraq and Syria and join its ranks as foreign fighters. This message has resonated with supporters in the United States and abroad.

SOURCE : https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism

1.) Terrorism: Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents. (As per 22 USCS 2656f.

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Glossary - state.gov

Terrorism: Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents.  (As per 22 USCS 2656f.  Other definitions in other U.S. laws exist.)

SOURCE : https://2001-2009.state.gov/s/ct/info/c16718.htm#:~:text=Terrorism%3A%20Premeditated%2C%20politically%20motivated%20violence,As%20per%2022%20USCS%202656f.


2.) The Military, Police, and the Rise of Terrorism in the United States

The rest of this brief is divided into four sections. The first provides an overview of terrorism and outlines the data set. The second section assesses the main findings on military personnel and law enforcement, both as perpetrators and targets. The third outlines other findings from the CSIS data set. The fourth section offers brief implications.

Domestic extremists increasingly targeted the military, police, and other government agencies—putting security agencies in the crosshairs of domestic extremists.

Terrorism
This brief focuses on terrorism, which involves the deliberate use—or threat—of violence by non-state actors in order to achieve political goals and create a broad psychological impact.12 Violence and the threat of violence are important components of terrorism. As Professor Bruce Hoffman of Georgetown University argues, terrorism is “the deliberate creation and exploitation of fear through violence or the threat of violence in the pursuit of political change.”13 U.S. Code, which is the official compilation of general and permanent laws of the United States, defines domestic terrorism under 18 U.S. Code § 2331 as “violent acts or acts dangerous to human life” that occur primarily within U.S. territory. It organizes terrorism acts into three components: the act is intended to “intimidate or coerce a civilian population,” it aims to “influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion,” and it involves “mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.”14

In focusing on terrorism, this brief does not cover the broader categories of hate speech or hate crimes. There is some overlap between terrorism and hate crimes, since some hate crimes include the use or threat of violence.15 But hate crimes can also include non-violent incidents, such as graffiti and verbal abuse. Hate crimes and hate speech are obviously concerning and a threat to society, but this analysis concentrates only on terrorism and the use—or threat—of violence to achieve political objectives. In addition, this analysis does not focus on protests, riots, looting, and broader civil disturbances—unless they meet the definition of terrorism. While these incidents are important to analyze, most are not terrorism. Some are not violent, while others lack a political motivation or the intention to create a broad psychological impact.16

SOURCE : https://www.csis.org/analysis/military-police-and-rise-terrorism-united-states

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CPL LaForest Gray - You can't trust the FBI anymore to be coherent. They can’t find their but with both their hands, too busy chasing after religious and parent radicals. I like the KISS Rule:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/terrorism

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