Bioterrorism prevention

See also Abu Dhabi INTERPOL meeting boosts regional police capacity to tackle bioterrorism Bioterrorism news 1 March Israel - Israel begins distribution of gas masks Israel began its distribution of new gas masks to civilians on Sunday, which are meant to protect the nation in the event of a biological or chemical attack. Read more... 1 March US - Biothreats to agriculture highlighted The International Agri-Center in Tulare, California was recently visited by government officials in an attempt to raise awareness of the threat, impact and response needs in the face of potential terrorist attacks on the agricultural sector. Read more... 1 March Philippines - Anthrax outbreak in the Philippines Two villagers in a remote Philippine village have died from suspected anthrax infections and approximately 150 more have been hospitalized. Read more... 26 February US - Results demanded of government biothreat programs At this week's Homeland Security budget hearing, Congressman David Price noted his concern about two programs meant to track and alter biothreats. Read more... 26 February US - FBI investigating anthrax scare at Kearny Mesa business The FBI is investigating an anthrax scare at a business in Kearny Mesa. Read more... Read more news... Read more about our sponsor... INTERPOL’s Bioterrorism Prevention Programme is made possible  by a substantial grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Publications   Bioterrorism Incident Pre-Planning & Response Guide   Factsheet      Safe samples of agents that could be used in CBRN attacks Castor beans can be found in nature and used as a biological weapon. Biosecurity and biosafety are essential to the prevention of bioterrorism. INTERPOL provides training with practical exercises designed to prevent and respond to the bioterrorist threat.

Biological agents have been used as weapons for centuries – it is only recently, however, that they have become increasingly potent and dangerous in the hands of terrorists.  

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Bioterrorism poses obvious challenges for civilian authorities. Law enforcement agencies, although at the forefront of the battle, need to work with other agencies in a general co-ordinated response.

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INTERPOL was one of the first organizations to realize the imminent danger to global security posed by bioterrorism. Fighting terrorism in all its forms is one of INTERPOL's priorities.

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International training sessions form a key element of INTERPOL’s Bioterrorism Prevention Programme, made possible by a substantial grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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Battling a covert menace such as bioterrorism is a difficult task and calls for local, national and international institutions working hand-in-glove to counter the threat.

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There are many resources available online for anyone wishing to learn more about bioterrorism and the means of fighting it. INTERPOL has published a collection of resources related to various aspects of the bioterrorist threat.

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INTERPOL regularly puts together a sample of external news items related to bioterrorism.

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