Citation

Almog J, Levinson J. J. Appl. Secur. Res. 2008; 3(1): 25.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J530v03n01_04

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Forensic science can be a powerful tool in counter-terrorism, not only in post-incident prosecution, but also in pre-incident deterrence. Examples are given from experience in Israel, and the question is raised how professionals can be taught to maximize upon the capabilities of forensic science.

Keywords: Forensic science; terrorism; weapons; ballistics; explosives; passports; forgery; DNA; suicide bombing; intelligence; Semtex