S2, E17 Terrorism and Intelligence with FDNY Captain Chris Ward

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S2, E17 Terrorism and Intelligence with FDNY Captain Chris Ward

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Apr 28, 2017

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FDNY Captain Chris Ward discusses the role that intelligence plays for first responders, including how the FDNY keeps terrorism awareness on the front lines through its weekly intelligence product, Watchline. Captain Sean Newman, of the FDNY Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness, hosts.

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Apr 28, 2017

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