Pennsylvania Homeland Security Out of Cycle ITRR Reports 2

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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From: French, RobertSent:To: Saturday, December 26,2009 10:45 AMBates, Diana MSubject: Fw: Detroit-Bound Airliner IncidentPp

Original MessageFrom: Powers, JamesTo: French, RobertSent: Fr i Dec 25 20:02:13 2009Subject: Detroit-Bound Airliner IncidentRob,The only DHS Alert we have received thus far was from the NOC (forwarded to the PEMA ExStaffearlier.). I forwarded that to Meghan.We remain in touch with the ITRR analysts in Jerusalem but have not shared any of thatoutside PEMA. This type lED attempt on an airliner was mentioned in voice intercept, HUMINTfrom ITRR reports as far back as early November; you may recall those.Will keep you informed as soon as ground truth unfolds. Nothing lately from the NOC or TSA.All three TSA regional directors, the 3 regional FBI offices, and both UASI leadership &intel POC have been notified.JimJames F. Powers, Jr . I DirectorPA Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-93820: 717-651-2715 I M: C: 717-307-5335This e-mail message.includinganyattachments.isintended solely for use by theindividual(s) and entity(ies) to whom addressed. It may contain information that isprivileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. I f you are neitherthe intended addressee, nor authorized to receive correspondence on behalf of the intendedaddressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute anyinformation contained in this e-mail message. If you have received this message in error,immediately notify the sender and delete the message.----- Original MessageFrom: Treber, MeghanTo: Powers, JamesSent : Fr i Dec 25 19:43:50 2009Subject:Can you copy me on sitreps from DHS on the detroit bound airliner?Thanks.MMeghan L. Treber I Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Health Public Health ResiliencyDepartment of Health 610 Health and Welfare Building I Harrisburg, PA 17120

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Powers, JamesTuesday, July 06, 2010 11 :08 AM'Mike Perelman'; '[email protected]'French, Robert; Flinn, Richard D; Anspach, Robert (PEMA); Burig, Douglas J; Ryan, WilliamJ; Camillocci, AnthonyFW: Information for disseminationRe: Information for dissemination

Thanks, Mike. Appreciate the quick response.JimJAMES F. POWERS, JR. I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I Mobile: 717.307.5335 I Fax: 717.651.2040www. home landsecurity.state.pa.usThis e-mail.includingattachments.isintended for the sole use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom addressedand may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt fr om disclosure under applicable laws. If youare neithe r the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive email on behalf of the intended addressee, youare hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose and/or distribute any information contained herein. If you havereceived this message in error, immediately notif y the sender and delete the message.

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French , RobertWednesday , March 10 , 20109:49 AMBates , Diana MFw : Intelligence Update

From: Anspach, Robert (PEMA)To: French, RobertSent: Wed Mar 1008:00:102010Subject: Intelligence UpdateSir,I have provided intelligence reports from this morning 's report that could impact on Pennsylvania.

Disruption and Possible Probing at Nuclear SiteA bomb threat led to the evacuation of a nuclear facility construction site in Georgia on 8 March 2010. TheVogtie Electric Generating Plant currently consists of two operating nuclear power units, which were nottargeted . The go-ahead for the third unit was received in August 2009 and land clearing has proceeded apaceever since, with power plant construction slated to begin next year or in 2012.The bomb threat was reportedly received by the Shaw Group construction project manager. Law enforcementwas called in and employees were evacuated until the all-clear was given .. . ANALySIS TlIIW Rating: MODERATEWhile the motivation behind the bomb threat has yet to be publicly disclosed, if it is fully known, the bombthreat is the type of activity ITRR analysts believe can be expected in the run-up to an anti-nuclear-weaponsInternational Day of Action on 3 April 2010. Anti-nuclear activists in Europe are planning, perpetrating andencouraging "direct actions" as practical field training for the April event , with probable solidarity "actions" inNorth America.In addition , bomb threats are often used by adversarial elements as powerful pre-operational probingtechniques. They learn from observation about the targeted facility's weaknesses, emergency protocols androutines , as well as about law enforcement's response.In Pennsylvania, nuclear facilities such as those of Beaver Valley, Limerick , Peach Bottom and Three MileIsland may be targeted for protests or other direct actions in coming weeks through 3 April 2010. Additionally,environmental activists have repeatedly cited Pennsylvania as a leader in nuclear waste production (althoughthe state does not have a disposal site) , and nuclear waste through shipments . (Also see PAIB nos. 44 and 50)

Bob Anspach I Executive Assistant to the DirectorPenn sylvania Emergency Management Agency2605 Interstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone : 717 .651.2739 I Fax : 717.651.2040www.PEMA.state.pa.U5


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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From: Powers , JamesSent:To: Thursday , June 03, 201012:51 PMFlinn, Richard DCc: French, RobertSubject:Attachments: FW: NIMC Alert: Planned Event at Reading, PARE: NIMC Alert: Planned Event at Reading, PARob, Rick,FYI. Will keep you informed.JimJAMES F. POWERS, JR. I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I MobileI'WW. homelandsecuri ty . state. pa . us I Fax: 717.651.2040This e-mail.includingattachments.isintended for the sole use of the individual(s) andentity(ies) to whom addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidentialand/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are neither the intendedaddressee, nor authorized to receive email on behalf of the intended addressee, youare hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose and/or distribute any informationcontained herein. If you have received this message in error, immediately notify the senderand delete the message.


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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From: Powers, JamesSent:To: Thursday, June 03, 2010 12:50 PM'[email protected]'Cc: 'Erik Miller'Subject: RE: NIMC Alert: Planned Event at Reading, PAChief,Nothing further at this time. I have provided your contact data to our Case Officer, ErikMiller, from ITRR, He is working with the analysts and may be able to provide more as we getcloser to the event,As soon as we hear anything, I've asked Erik to contact you directly. He knows our protocolsare to go directly to you .JimJAMES F. POWERS, JR, I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security26B5 Interstate Drive I Suite 38BHarrisburg, PA 1711B-9382Office: 717,651.2715 I Mobile: "JIoIw. homelandsecuritv . state. pa. us I Fax: 717.651.2B4BThis e-mail,includingattachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual(s) andentity(ies) to whom addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidentialand/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are neither the intendedaddressee, nor authorized to receive email on behalf of the intended addressee, youare hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose and/or distribute any informationcontained herein, If you have received this message in error, immediately notify the senderand delete th e message.

-----Original Message----- .From: william,[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, June B3, 2B1B 12:43 PMTo: Powers, JamesCc: Flinn, Richard DSubject: RE: NIMC Alert: Planned Event at Reading, PAJim, is there any more information concerning this group? Have other demonstrations beenconducted else\;here and what was the scope? We regularly have anti-war demonstrators on thePenn Street Bridge holding signs and getting motorists to beeping their horns but they havenot caused a problem and have not attempted to block the street or traffic in any way.William M. HeimChief of PoliceCity of Reading815 Washington StreetReading, PA 196Bl61e-655-6241

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Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 12:25 PMTo: William M. ~ e i m Cc: Flinn, Richard DSubject: FW: NIMC Alert: Planned Event at Reading, PAChief,FYI.JimJAMES F. POWERS, JR. I DirectorPennsylvania Office of ~ o m e l a n d Security260S Interstate Drive I Suite 380~ a r r i s b u r g , PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I Mobile:\ ~ \ ~ w . homelandsecuri ty . state. pa. us I Fax: 717.651.2040This e-mail.includingattachments.isintended fo r the sole use of the individual(s) andentity(ies) to \ ~ h o m addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidentialand/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are neither the intendedaddressee, nor authorized to r.eceive email on behalf of the intended addressee, youare hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose and/or distribute any informationcontained herein. If you have received this message in error, immediately notify th e senderand delete the message.

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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:Attachments:Fyi

From: Miller, Gary (Gov)

Finn, MariaFriday, September 17, 20104:48 PMFrench, Robert; Powers, James; Flinn, Richard D; Thomas, Jeffrey (PEMA); Mann , Edward;Sevison , Timothy; Morales, Jose E; Anspach , Robert (PEMA)Miller, Ruth (PEMA) ; Shannon , Timothy JFw : Patriot: Office of Homeland Security releases intelligence bulletins tracking activistsPicture (Device Independent Bitmap)

To: GV-Press; Finn, MariaSent: Fri Sep 17 16:45:39 2010Subject: Patriot: Office of Homeland Security releases intelligence bulletins tracking activistsOffice of Homeland Security releases intelligence bulletins trackingactivistsPublished: Friday, September 17, 2010, 4:14 PM Updated: Friday, September 17, 2010,4:22 PM

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The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security has posted copies of al l it s intelliqence bulletins to itswebsite, so anyone can now see the basis of Governor Ed. Rendell's recent cancellation of a $125,000state contract with the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response, the company that suppliedinformation for the bulletins.The governor cancelled the contract - but did not fire or discipline any of his many staffers who knew ofth e "questionable" content of the bulletins - after news reports revealed ITRR had been tracking antidrilling activists opposed to development of the Marcellus Shale.Although many of the notices of rallies and protests in the intelligence bulletins could have been gleaned -as the governor said - from newspapers, the most recent bulletins make It clear that ITRR was specificallytracking anti-drilling groups to determine which local public meetings they planned to attend.The Office of Homeland Security then distributed this information to drilling companies as well as lawenforcement agencies.In an email to a retired US Air Force officer who made some of the bulletins public, Homeland SecurityDirector James Powers wrote "We want to continue providing this support to the Marcellus ShaleFormation natural gas stakeholders while not feeding those groups fomenting dissent against those samecompanies. "

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Rendell called the program "appalling" and "ludicrous" and apologized to the groups who had beentracked. Those included groups that rallied in support of the governor's own poliCies . He also said theinformation should never have been sent to the drilling companies.Leaders in both the House and the Senate have indicated they intend to look into the tracking program,but they have stopped short of saying they intend to launch an investigation. Rep. Babette Josephs,chairwoman of the House State Government Committee that oversees the Homeland Security Office,called for the release of the intelligence bulletins on Thursday."If this information is not fully disclosed," she said, "I intend to file a Right To Know request with theOffice of Open Records and conduct committee hearings on the matter."Related topics: homeland security, marcellus shale, rendell

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Update: Euro-American Heritage Fest in Lackawanna CountyRadical White nationalists are promoting an event called the Euro-American Heritage Fest 2010(AKA European American Heritage Celebration). I t is slated to take place on 14 August 2010 inMoosic (Lackawanna County). The Euro-American Heritage Fest 2010 has been publicized onracist forums. Potential violence due to excessive alcohol consumption (despite a ban on alcoholat the event), clashes with anti-racist protesters or with police would not necessarily be limitedto the Fest fairgrounds and may be triggered in any of the surrounding areas. (PIS no. 111)Anarchy Summer Camp in AugustThe Anarchy Summer Camp, called in order to "prepare for the upcoming Internat ional MonetaryFund demonstrations this fall," is scheduled for 6-9 August 2010. ITRR analysts reiterate thatthere has been an escalation in rhetoric and tactics among anarchist and far-left groups for morethan a year, including arson, bombings, vandalism and "direct action." Further acts of anarchistterror ism and vandalism - inspired by the Toronto G20 "actions", the Trois-Rivieres, Quebec,bombing and the above Summer Camp - can be expected throughout North America in the nearterm. Military recruitment centers, police, banks and multinational companies in Pennsylvania -specifically in areas of significant anarchist activity - are advised to increase situationalawareness


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Ramadan is followed by a three-day festival known as Eid AI-Fitr, starting on 10 September2010.Both Jews and Muslims use a lunar-based religious calendar, such that the above dates arecorrect only for 2010.******ANALYSIS****** TjIjW Rating: MODERATEAs noted in several previous PIB editions, recent chatter among jihadists, anarchists and radicalanti-war elements discuss targeting for attacks on Jewish and Israeli assets worldwide, whichinclude the Israeli consulate in Philadelphia, high-profile Jewish institutions, synagogues,communal events and pro-Israel gatherings of all kinds.ITRR analysts reiterate the necessity for heightened security measures and situationalawareness at Jewish houses of worship in Pennsylvania. This will become increasingly significantas the Jewish High Holiday season approaches.In addition, the expected increased media focus on the nation's Muslim community duringRamadan, coinciding with the controversy surrounding the "Ground Zero Mosque" in New YorkCity, may provide the necessary impetus for lone-wolf acts of violence or vandalism atPennsylvania mosques.ITRR researchers are continuing to monitor relevant communications for indications of lone-wolfcalls to arms or protest events at the houses of worship in Pennsylvania.

Bob Anspach I Execut ive Assista nt to the DirectorPennsy lvania Emergency Management Agency2605 In ters tate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone : 717.651 .2739 I Fax: 717 .651.2040www. PE IVIA.state .pa .us"This e-ma il message, including any attachments, is in tended for the sole use of the individual(s) and en ti ty(ies)to w hOll! it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosureunder applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intend ed addressee,you are notified that you may not use, copy, disclo se or distribute any information contained in thi s e-mailmessage. rf you have received thi s message in error, inunedi ately notify th e sender and delete th e message."

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and the sermon, Awlaki makes it abundantly clear that Islam demands attacks on America andAmericans at the current time (see PIB no. 106)ITRR analysts see some significance in the fact that the communications focusing on striking theAmerican homeland have been issued in quick succession, and that they have come from bothAI-Qaeda heavy hitters and unidentified (but apparently active) jihadists.As mentioned in several previous editions of the PIB, maritime ports and airports, rail and lightrail, as well as large public venues in Pennsylvania remain desirable targets for jihadist attacksalong the lines detailed in recent adversarial communications. ITRR analysts reiterate pastadvisories that increasing international traffic at Philadelphia International Airport, along with itscentral location, significantly raises its profile as a target for jihadist agents. As the second-mostwell-traveled airpo rt in Pennsylvania, and as a US military transit point with facilities for militarypersonnel and their families, Pittsburgh International Airport would also be a high-profile targetfor such terrorists.The continuing jihadist search for methods to foil technology-based security measures shouldfocus attention on the need to heighten awareness of behavioral and situational clues indicatinghostile intent. Personnel responsible fo r Pennsylvania mass transportat ion or other public venuesshould note the possibility of explosive devices concealed as otherwise innocuous items. This caninclude everything from cardboard boxes posted for delivery, sports paraphernalia, prostheticlimbs, or more familiar and effective means.

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Depending on the level of attention the ban is given in the Western media, as well as by seniorjihadist leaders, ITRR analysts foresee a possible increase in the risk of lone-wolf or self-startingcells targeting both French cities and French assets worldwide. In addition, unrest in France'smajority-Muslim neighborhoods may see increasing unrest that draws its inspiration from theveil ban and from recent clashes with police.Students and researchers from Pennsylvania taking part in exchange programs in France (suchas from the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Indiana University ofPennsylvania, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg University, MansfieldUniversity and Westminster College) should be made aware of the increased risk factors at thecurrent time. In this regard, the French government has produced a list of 750 "no-go zones"(officially known as Zones urbaines sensiblesi "Sensitive Urban Zones" in English translation),considered to be high-risk (see ht tp: // s ig .v ille.gouv .fr/Atlas/ ZUS, in French).In Pennsylvania, high-visib ility French assets that may draw the attention of jihadist adversariesinclude theoffices of France's Consulate General in Center City Philadelphia and the AllianceF r a n ~ a i s e de Pittsburgh, which meets in the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning.

Bob Anspach I Executive Assistant to th e DirectorPennsy lvan ia Em erg ency Management Agency2605 Inters ta te Dr ive I Harr isburg, PA 17110Pho ne: 717 .651.2739 I Fa x : 717. 651. 2040www. PE MA.s t ate.pa .u s'This e-mail message, in cl udinganyattaclunents, is intended fo r the so le use of the indiv idual(s) and entity(ies)to w hom it is addressed and may contain in fo rmation th at is privileged, confiden ti al and exempt from disclosureunder applicabl e law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authori zed to receive for th e intend ed addressee,you are notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute any info rmation contained in this e-mailmessage . If youhave received this message in error, immediately notify th e sender and delete th e message."

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Worldwide, many demonstrations against Israel are expected to be concentrated on Israeli


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embassies and consulates in coming days. Such demonstrations may turn very violent .Furthermore, all Israeli-identified assets worldwide are under increased threat ofuncontrolled protests or physical attack. In Pennsylvania, this primarily means the Israeliconsulate in Philadelphia.As noted in PAIS no. 91, th e Gaza coast events may add fuel to the fire of increased chatternoted by TAM-C analysts among jihadists, anarchists and radical anti-war elements discussinghostile attacks on J e ~ . i s h and Israeli assets worldwide, such as high-profile Jewishinstitutions, synagogues or communal events.

Sectors: Commercial Facilities; Government Facilities** * Anti-Mosque Protest Near New York's 'Ground Zero'New York City municipal authorities have approved the construction of a 14-story mega-mosqueand Muslim cultural center near "Ground Zero", the site of the 11 September 213131 terroristattacks that brought down th e Twin Towers. In reaction, a group known as Stop Islamization ofAmerica (SIOA) is planning to protest against the decision on 6 June 213113 just outsideZuccotti Park.The protesters see the construction of a mosque in the area where a mass murder wasperpetrated by Muslim fundamentalists as insensitive.The new center is to be named Cordoba House, recalling the Spanish city of the same name thatwas conquered and ruled by Islamic rulers for 525 years. It is expected to open i ts doors onth e tenth anniversary of th e 9/11 attacks.******ANALYSIS**** ** T/I/W Rating: MODERATEITRR analysts note that the protest was moved out of Zuccotti Park after police withdrew apermit issued earlier for the event in the park. TAM-C researchers do not know at this timei f th e protesters have obtained or will require a new police permit to go forward.While law enforcement will be primarily called upon to focus on crowd control, there is alsoth e possibility of counter-protests at or near the event.In Pennsylvania, Muslim community activists may seek to express their rage over the antimosque activism in New York in either organized or spontaneous protests. Additionally, antiMuslim protests or vandalism may be initiated in response to th e events. Red flag dates fo rsuch incidents include th e planned SIOA protest day and thereafter.

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Anspach , Robert (PEMA)Wednesday, September 08,20109 :43 AMFrench, RobertBates, Diana MIntelligence Update - September 8,2010

Protest Actions Targeting Gov. RendellPennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has been singled out by anti-gas-drilling activists for protestactions. In communication forums used by such activists, there has been calls to protest atseveral of the governor's public speaking engagements, as well as at his home. Directing actionat a public official's personal residence indicates a new level of aggressiveness and an increasedrisk of ideologically motivated vandalism. (PIB nos. 132, 133 and 134)Computer Virus Targeting Critical Infrastructure AssetsITRR researchers are tracking the sophisticated new Stuxnet virus, which targets supervisorycontrol and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, specifically those of critical infrastructurefacilities. Of regional note is that Siemens Water Technologies Corporation (SWTC), targeted bythe Stuxnet worm, is headquartered in Warrendale (Allegheny County). The company hasfacilities in Darlington (Beaver County) and Chalfont (Bucks County), as well. See PIB no. 128for a list of SWTC customers in Pennsylvania. (PIB no. 128)Direct Action Focusing on 'Factory Farms'Several anti-authoritarian, anti-globalization and environmental groups have taken part in"direct action and civil disobedience training" in Brooklyn, New York. The training apparentlyfocused on "industrial agriculture" and "mUlti-national agribusiness." Pennsylvania is home tomany such "factory farms." Counties with a high concentration of these farms include Lancaster,Chester, Lebanon, Blair, Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, Franklin and Berks counties (a 2003 breakdownof such farms: http ://www.pennfuture.org/UserFiles/PDFs/factoryfarmreport 101003.pdf). (PIBno. 126)

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nuclear power plants reinforces the need for the highest level of security at such facilities. InPennsylvania, the Beaver Valley, Limerick, Peach Bottom and Three Mile Island nuclear plantsshould be considered potential targets for jihadist attack.Terrorists seeking to cause maximum devastation or major psychological impact place suchfacilities at or near the top of their "high-profile targets" list. Even an unsuccessful attempt atattacking an American nuclear power plant would likely succeed in causing sufficient fear todisrupt the power industry.

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The Nur Mosque, 2522 Webster Ave., and Mission House in Pittsburgh.


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Bob Anspach I Executive Assistant to the DirectorPennsylvania Emergency Management Agency2605 Interstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717.651.2739 I Fax: 717.651.2040www.PEII1A.state.Da.us

"This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual(s) and entity(ies)to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosureunder applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended addressee,you are notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute any information contailled in thjs e-mailmessage. If you have received this message in error, inunediately notifY the sender and delete the message."

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