Soft Targets are Easy Terror Targets: Increased Frequency of Attacks, Practical Preparation, and Prevention

Abstract

This article illustrates the vulnerability and the increased frequency of soft targets attacked by terrorists The article includes some of the latest soft target incidents conducted by Islamic extremist terrorists The frequency of attacks on soft targets is expected to continue increasing especially in the United States The article also provides a plan for various soft targets to prepare a defense against such terror incidents Soft targets are easy targets so terrorists are dedicated to continue attacking these vulnerable entities Soft targets include hospitals restaurants nightclubs super markets schools sports venues churches malls and areas where large numbers of people gather Target hardening simply by adding security personnel is a key strategy to reduce vulnerability of soft targets