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Who is responsible for protecting a company or organizational employees from a terrorist attack? Is it the police, security, or the company or organization? Also discuss how a company or organization resume business or operations (commonly called a Continuity of Operations Plan COOP) after experiencing some catastrophic event like a major terror attack or other event commonly associated under an all hazards approach? Think about your company or organization as you consider these questions.

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Short answers given to questions in regard to terrorist attacks in the work place. 167 words.

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1 - Who is responsible for protecting company or organizational employees from a terrorist attack? Is it the police, security, or the company or organization?

It is ultimately the company's responsibility to work with police and provide security that is adequate ...

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