Preventing Terrorist Attacks on ＂Soft＂ Targets

Terrorist attacks on hotels, shopping centers, schools, and other "soft" targets signal that the powers of organized international terrorism are in decline, even while fatalities, kidnapping, and fear engendered among the populace produce great mental anguish. For maximum publicity and symbolism, terrorist groups have plans for massive devastation even on people staying at upscale hotels, vacationing, or taking a cruise ship. Using movement tracking and advanced security technology, countries have heightened their protection of these so-called soft targets—non-military, non-governmental public sites that are vulnerable to many civilian casualties.