International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals - Revision history

Melissa Jones: /* Personnel */

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Personnel

David at 10:53, 14 January 2015

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David: /* Origins and history */

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Origins and history

Tom Mills: /* Activities */

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Tom Mills: /* Origins and history */

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Origins and history

Tom Mills: /* Origins and history */

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Origins and history

Tom Mills at 13:01, 12 December 2008

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Tom Mills: /* Activities */

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Tom Mills: /* Activities */

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 The most important figure in IACSP appears to be [[Steven Fustero]], who set up IACSP’s website and the various affiliated website described above in 1997.  In October 1998 the ''Washington Times'' reported that [[Edward Badolato]] was executive director of the IACSP. <ref>James Morrison, ‘Combating Terrorism’, ''Washington Times'', 26 October 1998</ref>  [[Edward Badolato|Badolato]] is an energy and security industry executive who was a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of Energy under Presidents Reagan and Bush I.
-The [[Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation|Foundation’s]] first tax returns were filed in 1999. That first form stated that [[Steven Fustero]] was President of the Foundation, whilst [[Phil Friedman]] and [[Richard Horowitz]] were Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
+The [[Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation|Foundation’s]] first tax returns were filed in 1999. That first form stated that [[Steven Fustero]] was President of the Foundation, whilst [[Phil Friedman]] and [[Richard Horowitz]] were secretary andtreasurer respectively.
-[[Richard Horowitz]] is a New York based lawyer and a former Israeli Defence Forces Captain.
+[[Richard Horowitz]] is a New York-based lawyer and a former [[Israeli Defence Forces]] captain.
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 ==Notes==
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-[[Category:Terrorism Industry]]
+[[Category:Terrorism professional bodies]][[Category:Terrorexpertise]]

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 IACSP's website currently provides no detailed history but accounts it has given in the past have stated it was set up in 1992. <ref>e.g. ''The Times Union'' (Albany, NY), 17 February 2001</ref> The business directory manta.com (which bases its data on Dun & Bradstreet companies information) lists IACSP Inc as having been established in Arlington, Virginia in 1992 as a Political Action Committee; a private organisation formed to make donations to political campaigns.  It states that the organisation has no physical address – meaning that it is based at a PO Box. [[Image:2004-Vol10 No4.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A 2004 issue of the IACSP’s magazine]]
-That record notwithstanding there is little evidence of IACSP’s existence until five years later in 1997.  That year [[Steven Fustero]] set up the various websites associated with the organisation.  Earlier in October 1996, [[Steve Fustero|Fustero]] had registered specialoperations.com, <ref>copy of [[Media:Whois Record for Specialoperations.pdf|Whois Record]] for Specialoperations.com retrieved from Domain Tools on 4 December 2008 at 11:44am GMT</ref> a website originally run by a man called Tom Hunter, providing information for military enthusiasts interested in US Special Forces operations. <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/19970411104521/http://specialoperations.com 11 April 1997 cache] of www.specialoperations.com from the Internet Archive Wayback Machine</ref>
+That record notwithstanding there is little evidence of IACSP’s existence until five years later in 1997.  That year [[Steven Fustero]] set up the various websites associated with the organisation.  Earlier in October 1996, [[Steve Fustero|Fustero]] had registered specialoperations.com, <ref>copy of [[Media:Whois Record for Specialoperations.pdf|Whois Record]] for Specialoperations.com retrieved from Domain Tools on 4 December 2008 at 11:44am GMT</ref> a website originally run by a man called [[Tom Hunter]], providing information for military enthusiasts interested in US Special Forces operations. <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/19970411104521/http://specialoperations.com 11 April 1997 cache] of www.specialoperations.com from the Internet Archive Wayback Machine</ref>
 In 1997, as well as setting up the various websites, IACSP launched its magazine, the ''[[Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International]]'', and set up its Washington based not-for-profit foundation, the [[Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation]] (CTSERF). According to the not-for-profit website Tax Exempt World, CTSERF was granted tax exempt status in March 1999, c/o EDWARD V BADOLATO. Its registered address was given as 4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW 128, Washington, DC 20016-2143. <ref>ref needed</ref>
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 <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">SCHEDULE A, PART III – EXPLANATION FOR LINE 2E<p>COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY & RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CTSERF) WAS ESTABLISHED BY OFFICERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY PROFESSIONALS (IACSP).  THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL DESGINATED FUNDS ARE THEREFORE TRANSFERRED TO IACSP, WHICH IN TURN MAKES THE RESEARCH GRANTS. <ref>Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation 990 Form 2001 – Schedule A, Part III</ref></p></blockquote>
-A third legal entity associated with IACSP is Counterterrorism, Inc which publishes IACSP's magazine. It is probably the main legal entity behind IACSP and dates back to at least March 2000 when IACSP's website asked customers to ‘Make checks or Money Order Payable to “Counterterrorism, Inc”’. <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref>
+A third legal entity associated with IACSP is [[Counterterrorism, Inc.]] which publishes IACSP's magazine. It is probably the main legal entity behind IACSP and dates back to at least March 2000 when IACSP's website asked customers to ‘Make checks or Money Order Payable to “Counterterrorism, Inc”’. <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref>
 ==Websites==

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 ==Activities==
-IACSP publishes a quarterly magazine called the ''[[Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International|Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security]]'' magazine, as well as our quarterly newsletter, Counterterrorism & Homeland Security Reports.
+IACSP publishes a quarterly magazine called the ''[[Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International|Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security]]'' magazine, as well as its quarterly newsletter, Counterterrorism & Homeland Security Reports.
 ===Terrorism Calendars===

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 <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">SCHEDULE A, PART III – EXPLANATION FOR LINE 2E<p>COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY & RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CTSERF) WAS ESTABLISHED BY OFFICERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY PROFESSIONALS (IACSP).  THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL DESGINATED FUNDS ARE THEREFORE TRANSFERRED TO IACSP, WHICH IN TURN MAKES THE RESEARCH GRANTS. <ref>Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation 990 Form 2001 – Schedule A, Part III</ref></p></blockquote>
-A third legal entity associated with IACSP is Counterterrorism, Inc which publishes IACSP's publications. It is probably the main legal entity behind IACSP and dates back to at least March 2000 when IACSP's website asked customers to ‘Make checks or Money Order Payable to “Counterterrorism, Inc”’. <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref>
+A third legal entity associated with IACSP is Counterterrorism, Inc which publishes IACSP's magazine. It is probably the main legal entity behind IACSP and dates back to at least March 2000 when IACSP's website asked customers to ‘Make checks or Money Order Payable to “Counterterrorism, Inc”’. <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref>
 ==Websites==

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	<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">SCHEDULE A, PART III – EXPLANATION FOR LINE 2E<p>COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY & RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CTSERF) WAS ESTABLISHED BY OFFICERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY PROFESSIONALS (IACSP). THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL DESGINATED FUNDS ARE THEREFORE TRANSFERRED TO IACSP, WHICH IN TURN MAKES THE RESEARCH GRANTS. <ref>Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation 990 Form 2001 – Schedule A, Part III</ref></p></blockquote>		<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">SCHEDULE A, PART III – EXPLANATION FOR LINE 2E<p>COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY & RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CTSERF) WAS ESTABLISHED BY OFFICERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COUNTERTERRORISM AND SECURITY PROFESSIONALS (IACSP). THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL DESGINATED FUNDS ARE THEREFORE TRANSFERRED TO IACSP, WHICH IN TURN MAKES THE RESEARCH GRANTS. <ref>Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation 990 Form 2001 – Schedule A, Part III</ref></p></blockquote>
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		+	A third legal entity associated with IACSP is Counterterrorism, Inc which publishes IACSP's publications. It is probably the main legal entity behind IACSP and dates back to at least March 2000 when IACSP's website asked customers to ‘Make checks or Money Order Payable to “Counterterrorism, Inc”’. <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG\|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000. Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref>

	==Websites==		==Websites==

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 ===Terrorism Calendars===
-In 8 December 1998 an unidentified “Manhattan public relations firm” unveiled a “glossy color calendar” published by IACSP featuring anniversaries of previous terrorist attacks. The Press Association reported that “The calendar is the brainchild of Long Island University Professor [[Harvey Kushner]],” who it reported “doubles as a consultant for various government agencies.” <ref>Tom Hays, ‘Scary Christmas: the 1999 terrorism calendar’, Associated Press, 8 December 1998</ref>
+[[Image:IACSP Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|right|thumb|400px|IACSP's website in March 2000 <ref>Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.coml> dated 4 March 2000.  Accessed on 12 December 2008</ref>]]In 8 December 1998 an unidentified “Manhattan public relations firm” unveiled a “glossy color calendar” published by IACSP featuring anniversaries of previous terrorist attacks. The Press Association reported that “The calendar is the brainchild of Long Island University Professor [[Harvey Kushner]],” who it reported “doubles as a consultant for various government agencies.” <ref>Tom Hays, ‘Scary Christmas: the 1999 terrorism calendar’, Associated Press, 8 December 1998</ref>
-IASCP produced a similar calendar for 2000 which was developed with the British security company PS5. ‘The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar’ was ‘Printed on high quality, coated stock, depicting the anniversary dates of major terrorist attacks throughout the world.’ <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref> A section on IASCP’s website offered the calendar for sale for $19.95, urging customers to ‘Study the calendar carefully and always be vigilant.’ <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref>
+IASCP produced a similar calendar for 2000 which was developed with the British security company [[PS5]]. ‘The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar’ was ‘Printed on high quality, coated stock, depicting the anniversary dates of major terrorist attacks throughout the world.’ <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref> A section on IASCP’s website offered the calendar for sale for $19.95, urging customers to ‘Study the calendar carefully and always be vigilant.’ <ref>[[Media:The Terrorism 2000 Anniversaries Calendar.JPG|Screengrab]] of the Internet Archive’s Wayback Macine cache of <http://www.iacsp.com/c2000.html> dated 4 March 2000.  Created at 17:47 on 1 December 2008</ref>
 ===Conferences===

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		+	IACSP publishes a quarterly magazine called the ''[[Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International\|Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security]]'' magazine, as well as our quarterly newsletter, Counterterrorism & Homeland Security Reports.
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	In 8 December 1998 an unidentified “Manhattan public relations firm” unveiled a “glossy color calendar” published by IACSP featuring anniversaries of previous terrorist attacks. The Press Association reported that “The calendar is the brainchild of Long Island University Professor [[Harvey Kushner]],” who it reported “doubles as a consultant for various government agencies.” <ref>Tom Hays, ‘Scary Christmas: the 1999 terrorism calendar’, Associated Press, 8 December 1998</ref>		In 8 December 1998 an unidentified “Manhattan public relations firm” unveiled a “glossy color calendar” published by IACSP featuring anniversaries of previous terrorist attacks. The Press Association reported that “The calendar is the brainchild of Long Island University Professor [[Harvey Kushner]],” who it reported “doubles as a consultant for various government agencies.” <ref>Tom Hays, ‘Scary Christmas: the 1999 terrorism calendar’, Associated Press, 8 December 1998</ref>