Protective Measures in Managing Transnational Terrorism

Protective measures refer to measures that act as eyes and ears of the government.

Example

• Surveillance cameras installed
  • Protect key infrastructure such as government buildings
• Electronic eyes installed at common heartland areas especially in crowded places such as town centres and hawker centres
• Network of surveillance cameras put up to deter terrorism

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• Authorities would be able to use the information to prevent potential terrorists or suspicious characters from entering the venue
  • Prevent him from carrying out his attack
• Especially so for soft targets
  • Shopping malls or crowded town halls
  • Many people are not equipped with any weapon for protection