ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss FBI Warning That Al-Qaeda May Attempt Attack On U.S. Trains.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2002 TOPIC: Intelligence officials and the FBI warn that al-Qaeda may be planning an attack on U.S. passenger trains, according to an article by USA Today. The information came from interrogations of al-Qaeda prisoners this month as well as from materials taken from al-Qaeda camps. Among the threats reported by officials included bringing a bomb on board a train and destroying a rail bed to derail a train, the article says. The warning was given to Amtrak, commuter lines, subway systems and freight systems. In response, Amtrak has increased patrolling and surveillance, according to Ed Hamberger, president of the American Association of Railroads. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: John Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. is the President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of PSComm, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a technology solutions management firm (with an emphasis on law enforcement and public safety) that helps governments and private sectors harness emerging information and communications technologies. Mr. Cohen has an extensive background in counter terrorism, public safety and national security issues. He served as a Special Agent with the US Department of Navy, Office of Naval Intelligence Noun 1. Office of Naval Intelligence - the military intelligence agency that provides for the intelligence and counterintelligence and investigative and security requirements of the United States Navy ONI , a policy advisor in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) was established by the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C.A. § 1501 et seq.) and began operations in January 1989. and a law enforcement officer, focusing on drug enforcement investigations, international crime and national security. Mr. Cohen is currently Co-Director of the Progressive Policy Institute's Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Task Force. He is frequently interviewed for his views on homeland security, and he has written and lectured extensively on related issues such as digital government technology, first responder first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency needs and racial profiling The consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin by an officer of the law in deciding when and how to intervene in an enforcement capacity. Police officers often profile certain types of individuals who are more likely to perpetrate crimes. . Mr. Cohen was responsible for the development of the 311 non-emergency telephone number concept while he was Senior Executive at AT&T. He oversaw the implementation of 311 in Baltimore and successfully led the effort to gain the FCC's designation of 311 as the national police non-emergency and government services number. PR: Carolyn Hong, 301-222-1450, chong@pscommllc.com Ray Lashley, of Lashley Advanced Bi-Rail Systems, Inc. (LABIS), is a transportation engineer and developer of LABIS concept high speed consumer rail. Has been developing alternative rail project for 15 years. Formerly with the United States Government Department of Defense. Has developed a reputation for innovation and problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. . 970-243-1849, lashleyray@aol.com Professor Michael Stohl, of Purdue University, is an expert regarding political science and terrorism. 765-494-9399, 765-494-4600 (University PR Phone) ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/ifmd/index.html. |
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