counterterrorism

legislation

Official enactment of statutes

• deradicalizationCountering extremist indoctrination
• preventionStopping something before occurring
• regulationsEnforced rules and standards

framework · treaties · conventions · protocols · compliance · jurisdiction · sanctions · proscription · designation · extradition

analysis

Methodical study of parts

• informantOne who provides intelligence
• espionageCovert intelligence gathering
• interrogationFormal, probing examination

briefing · classified · encryption · decryption · cybersecurity · profiling · undercover · operative · infiltration · asset

raid

Sudden armed incursion

• strikeForceful impact or stoppage
• interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
• neutralizationCanceling opposing forces

SWAT · tactical · rendition · arrest · detention · checkpoint · patrol · screening · perimeter · lockdown

hardening

Becoming less soft

• fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
• barrierObstruction preventing passage
• checkpointInspection station on route

screening · perimeter · bollard · CCTV · scanners · biometrics · resilience

deterrence

Prevention via threatened consequences

• deescalationReducing conflict intensity
• diplomacyNegotiation between nations
• peacekeepingPreventing or ending conflict

stabilization · multilateralism · counter-narrative · psyops · engagement · mediation · reconciliation · resilience · early-warning

• criminal investigationsinvestigations, crime scene, crime scenes, crime scene investigation, crime scene analysis
• FBIFBI, agent, special agent, bureau, FBI Academy
• public safetypolice, 911, ambulance, fire department, firefighters
• thrillerssuspense, thriller, nail-biter, page-turner, cliffhanger
• counterkitchen counter, countertop, checkout counter, sales counter, counterbalance
• Europol workdrug trafficking, human trafficking, organized crime, money laundering, fraud investigation