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Duże centra handlowe jako obiekty potencjalnych ataków terrorystycznych
Big shopping centers as objects of potential terrorist attacks

Author(s): Daniel Boćkowski
Subject(s): Security and defense, Studies in violence and power, Financial Markets, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Collegium Civitas
Keywords: security threats in shopping centers; active shooter; securing commercial facilities; safe space;

Summary/Abstract: Large shopping centers are one of the most sensitive soft targets. They are susceptible to attacks with both firearms and various types of white weapons, especially knives. They are attractive to emotionally and mentally unstable people who want to be famous. Despite monitoring and protecting the facility, it is almost impossible to stop the attack of a potential terrorist. Shopping centers combined into one unit with rail and bus stations are extremely difficult to secure because conflicting security procedures are often used here. It is advisable to build special safety procedures for such hybrid.

  • Issue Year: 2/2017
  • Issue No: 26
  • Page Range: 32-44
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish