There are different approaches to the definition and study of terrorism: a critical issue of the modern world. Indeed, it can manifest itself in various ways and occur at the state and international levels (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2016). In recent years, the government has made significant advances in the development and application of various counter-terrorism methods. However, despite this, civilians are still confronted with its manifestations, which are sometimes comparable in scale to warfare (Deflem, 2009). I agree that people should be more knowledgeable in this area, and this requires additional training. In my opinion, this should be done even at the school level. Thanks to this, people of the youngest age will not be lost in critical situations. This will contribute to their safety and, in some cases, even survival.
Terrorism is, undoubtedly, a criminal act aimed at civilians. It affects arbitrary groups of people, making it even more dangerous and intimidating. In any case, fortunately, the system of combating terrorism is now quite developed. The incident of September 11, 2001, indeed had a strong influence on it. After it, the country’s defense systems were mobilized, and the government began to develop new measures to prevent and combat terrorists. Thus, now citizens are, in general, sufficiently protected from potential threats. However, in my opinion, too many measures cannot be taken in such a matter. Even organizations like the FBI that are working on the issue continually might be missing out on something. Moreover, terrorists tend to invent new, unusual ways to commit crimes, making them more dangerous and powerful. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly monitor the situation and changes in terrorist actions to predict and prevent them in time.
References
Deflem, M. (2009). Terrorism. In J. M. Miller 21st Century criminology: A reference handbook (pp. 533-540). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2016). Terrorism. Web.