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05 Editorial Andy Oppenheimer looks at threats around the world – from small scale to mass destruction.
07 News digest News and innovations from the CBRN industry.
14 Keep your powder dry Dr Dave Sloggett analyses the latest police reports on CBRN incidents in the UK.
18 Cometh the Golden Hour Brig. Gen. (ret.) Dr Ioannis Galatas looks at response if a CBRNE attack hits the London Olympics.
22 Devil’s in the detail Andy Oppenheimer reviews terrorist CBRN capabilities.
26 Pandora’s box Col. Zygmund Dembek asks if making a communicable avian flu virus is legitimate research – or bioterrorism.
30 How far? How wide? Richard L. Bigelow assesses the effects of the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl.
34 Training for the mask Chris Webb outlines Avon’s training courses for successful respiratory protection.
38 The fog of war Andy Oppenheimer assesses CBRN threats in the field and their effect on military operations.
42 Understanding the user Andy Wakeling describes the processes involved in meeting user requirements in counter-IED and CBRNE.
48 The clock’s ticking Brig. Gen. (ret.) Dr Ioannis Galatas asks if responders and hospital workers are equipped to respond to a multiple attack.
51 Kit for purpose Dusty G. Kitzmiller prioritises air monitoring during a hazmat response.
54 Precious cargo Peter Bentley examines protection for first responders transporting nuclear materials around the world.
56 Where’s the dirty bomb? Dr Dave Sloggett asks why the West is yet to see a terrorist attack using a radiological dispersal device.
60 Scene stealers Dr Donald W. Walsh on the golden rules for responding to large-scale incidents.
64 The lone wolf waits LTC Steve Lelbach looks at ricin as a cheap and easy option for lone-wolf terrorists.
66 Clean bill of health Dr. Stefano Miorotti outlines a new approach for decontamination.
68 Over my dead body Neil Cohen has the answer to the ultimate attack.
71 Air apparent Markus Lemke shows how monitoring bioaerosol propagation works in complex environments.
76 Civil service Maj. Darrin Smith reviews training of US elite teams to assist civilian first responders.
78 Starter’s orders Frank Rando asks if the emergency medical services are really ready for the CBRN threat.
80 When life is cheap James B. Crippin and John Fisher warn first responders about one cheap and simple path to suicide terrorism.
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