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By Robert Arnone, AMS, CPM, RCA Management, LLC

Terrorist attacks are no longer just in someone else’s community:

answer questions on how to keep our communities safe was an honor.

The challenges faced today by our local law enforce- ment requires the help of the everyday citizen. You may have heard the campaign, “if you see something say something.” Property managers rely on the communication from their field managers and residents to help develop a plan that will help form a safe environment specific to a community’s needs. The Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), a partnership includ- ing federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and fire officials, consisting of the FBI was formed in the 1980s, but after the September 11th attacks, it became a nationwide organization that investigates potential threats to our communities. An example of the JTTF’s credit includes taking down the Fort Dix terrorist plot in 2007. We had the opportunity to interview two members of the JTTF, FDNY Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeiffer and FDNY Captain Christopher Flatley. Their time is valuable so hav- ing the opportunity for two members of the FDNY and JTTF

Q&A Responders: • Members of the JTTF (Joint Terrorism Task Force) • Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness

• FDNY Battalion Chief Joseph Pfeiffer • FDNY Captain Christopher Flatley

(Q) How can a property manager better educate their residents and staff in today’s unpredictable environment? (A) Conducting fire drills and preparedness exercises in a residential property can be a challenge. Allotting time during an association meeting or other gathering of the tenants can be a good time to discuss emergency plans and procedures. Generally, those in attendance are the most motivated and receptive to instruction. Those people can also be a force multiplier during emergencies, if they can be tasked to support building personnel. CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 16

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