All targets up for grabs – terrorism expert

Hard and soft targets are equally vulnerable to terrorist attacks says Griffith University counter-terrorism expert Professor Geoff Dean.
In the wake of the Manchester bombing he said every event and place, small and large was a potential target.
He said it was essential that security measures such as early risk screening tools were implemented to prevent home-grown terrorist attacks.
“We need early warning systems so we can identify the perceptions and beliefs people have that lead them down this road toward behaviour radicalisation.
“If we can get them at the cognitive radicalised stage, when they’re starting to think about it and their perceptions and beliefs, that’s when we have the power to change behaviour.”
He said the way the community of Manchester responds to the attack will determine if it will become a double tragedy.
“If there is a backlash against Muslims because of the tragedy, then such extremist reactions will further drive more moderate Muslims into

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