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Security and safety in Los Angeles high-rise buildings after 9/11

In the wake of September 11 this text identifies generic terrorism threats to, and practices used to safeguard, high-rise buildings in Los Angeles and elsewhere. It discusses potential responses after an event and suggests preparations that local government and the private sector could take.

Other Authors:	Archibald, Rae W., Public Safety and Justice Program (Rand Corporation), Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater Los Angeles.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2002.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (73 pages) : illustrations.
Series:	Documented briefing (Rand Corporation) ; DB-381-BOMA.
Subjects:	Tall buildings -- Security measures -- California -- Los Angeles. Terrorism -- California -- Los Angeles -- Prevention. Electronic books.

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