Defending them....or simply trying to understand them? Because if you don't understand how or why a potential terrorist thinks the way they do....you're never going to stop them.
I was reading a PoliceOne.com link on another thread today and happened to notice this in the list (see bolded)....
About "Terrorism Prevention and Response: The Definitive Law Enforcement Guide to Prepare for Terrorist Activity"
Compiled by retired NYPD officer Cliff Mariani after an intense year-long research campaign into effective counter-terrorism strategies and protocols, the 256-page"Terrorism Prevention and Response" is filled with easy-to-understand, ready-to-apply training information that will help law enforcement professionals of all ranks:
Spot key indicators of a potential terrorist
Identify and protect potential local targets in a variety of setting
Prepare safe, effective evacuation plans
Safely respond to a chem./bio attack
Increase prevention skills by thinking like a terrorist
Gather and share valuable anti-terrorist intelligence…and much more.
https://www.policeone.com/terrorism...ounter-Terrorism-Weapons-and-How-To-Use-Them/