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Probabilistic risk analysis and terrorism risk.

Barry Charles Ezell1, Steven P Bennett, Detlof von Winterfeldt

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Estimating terrorism risks and security policy effectiveness is crucial post-9/11. This analysis explores various risk assessment methods, including probabilistic and decision analytic approaches for bioterrorism, to aid homeland security resource allocation.

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Published on: September 12, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Homeland Security
  • Risk Analysis
  • Decision Science

Background:

  • Post-9/11 era necessitates robust terrorism risk estimation and security policy cost-effectiveness analysis.
  • Significant investments by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), industry, and academia focus on developing risk mitigation tools.
  • Decision-makers require advanced models and analyses for effective resource allocation against terrorism and other homeland threats.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore existing and potential approaches for terrorism risk analysis.
  • To examine the applicability of probabilistic and decision analytic methods to bioterrorism risks.
  • To review the DHS Bioterrorism Risk Assessment methodology and criticisms.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing risk analysis frameworks.
  • Exploration of probabilistic and decision analytic approaches.
  • Analysis of the DHS Bioterrorism Risk Assessment methodology.

Main Results:

  • No single method is sufficient for comprehensive terrorism risk analysis.
  • Probabilistic and decision analytic approaches show promise for bioterrorism risk assessment.
  • The DHS Bioterrorism Risk Assessment methodology has faced scrutiny.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-method approach is likely necessary for effective terrorism risk management.
  • Further development and validation of analytical tools are needed for homeland security decision-making.
  • Addressing criticisms of current methodologies is vital for improving risk assessment accuracy and utility.