Managing the threat of terrorism in abortion facilities

Teasenfitz, J.; Teasenfitz, J

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Managing the threat of terrorism in abortion facilities

Teasenfitz, J.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security 16(1): 25-30

1999

ISSN/ISBN: 0891-7930

PMID: 10787676

Document Number: 499044

Acts of violence by anti-abortion terrorists are a growing threat to healthcare facilities and clinics. This article provides advice on deterring bomb threats, developing a bomb incident plan, ensuring the physical security of a facility, handling a bomb threat phone call or a suspicious object, and dealing with the media. Security plays a vital role in any anti-terrorist plan, says the author.