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New Terrorism Early Warning Group launches Web site

March 22, 2006

The Kansas City Regional Terrorism Early Warning Group (KCTEW) brings local, state and federal law enforcement officials together with public and private organizations to detect, deter and respond to terrorist threats in the Greater Kansas City community. This new initiative will help enhance preparedness in the metropolitan area.

The KCTEW, one of several TEW groups in metropolitan areas across the nation, was created in response to presidential directives to increase information sharing.

Its primary goal is to detect and prevent planned acts of violence through enhanced analytical capabilities. The TEW will provide a means for more complete and productive exchange and analysis of information between agencies and across disciplines. This initiative also involves a business and community outreach program that provides preparedness information and resources.

The KCTEW Web site offers resources that will help citizens identify suspicious activities and report them to the proper authorities. Site visitors may view a video on the “Seven Signs of Terrorism,” collect information on what to do as the national threat levels change, and download pamphlets on a variety of topics.

Information reported by the public through the Web site and through member organizations will assist the group’s analytical efforts to detect, deter and respond to threats.

For more information about the KCTEW Group, visit the Web site at www.kctew.org.

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