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Massachusetts: Mailbox Explodes in Residential Neighborhood

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Massachusetts: Mailbox Explodes in Residential Neighborhood

TRIPwire, 18 April 2019
On 17 April 2019 at approximately 0700 hours local time, Methuen Police Department (MPD) officers responded to reports of an explosive functioning in a residential mailbox, damaging multiple mailboxes and a nearby vehicle but causing no injuries. According to MPD, a pyrotechnic device caused the explosion. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
 

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France: 270 IIDs Found in Building Lobby

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TRIPwire, 17 April 2019
On 17 April 2019, French media sources reported that between 5 to 6 April, the Municipal Police of Bastia (MPB) received a tip regarding suspicious behavior that led to the discovery of 270 IIDs in a building lobby. MPB received the tip after residents of the building heard suspicious noises coming from the staircase. While on scene, MPB also discovered petanque balls filled with explosive material and stones. No injuries were reported and the devices were removed. The investigation is ongoing.

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Security and Resiliency Guide: Annex for Sports Leagues and Venues Stakeholders

Submitted by mvankim on
Description

This guide provides useful information to security managers and staff as they seek to improve preparedness at their venues. Through this guide, security managers and staff can:

  • Gain a better understanding of their existing C-IED practices and needs;
  • Obtain information to support preparedness efforts, such as risk assessments, planning, equipment purchases, and staff training; and
  • Collaborate and communicate more effectively with their sports league and venue counterparts, community first responders, and government agencies.

 

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Security and Resiliency Guide: Annex for Public Assembly Stakeholders

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Description

This guide provides useful information to security managers and staff as they seek to improve preparedness at their venues. Through this guide, security managers and staff can:

  • Gain a better understanding of their existing C-IED practices and needs;
  • Obtain information to support preparedness efforts, such as risk assessments, planning, equipment purchases, and staff training; and
  • Collaborate and communicate more effectively with their public assembly counterparts, community first responders, and government agencies.

 

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Security and Resiliency Guide: Annex for Outdoor Events Stakeholders

Submitted by mvankim on
Description

This guide provides useful information to security managers and staff as they seek to improve preparedness at their venues. Through this guide, security managers and staff can:

  • Gain a better understanding of their existing C-IED practices and needs;
  • Obtain information to support preparedness efforts, such as risk assessments, planning, equipment purchases, and staff training; and
  • Collaborate and communicate more effectively with their venue counterparts, community first responders and government agencies.

 

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Security and Resiliency Guide: Annex for Lodging Stakeholders

Submitted by mvankim on
Description

This guide provides useful information to security managers and staff as they seek to improve preparedness at their venues. Through this guide, security managers and staff can:

  • Gain a better understanding of their existing C-IED practices and needs;
  • Obtain information to support preparedness efforts, such as risk assessments, planning, equipment purchases, and staff training; and
  • Collaborate and communicate more effectively with their lodging counterparts, community first responders, and government agencies

 

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