By Matt for the TIB Network:
From San Diego ChannelAn Iraqi man with suspected links to terrorism had a computer disk containing crisis planning information for San Diego and other school districts when he was arrested by U.S. authorities in Iraq, 10News reported.
The man's intentions were not known, and there was no indication that schools in San Diego or any other district were targets for terrorism, according to San Diego law enforcement officials.
The public report, "Practical Information on Crisis Planning, A Guide for Schools and Communities," was downloaded from the U.S. Department of Education Web site.
The arrest was reported to the San Diego FBI office and the San Diego Unified School District last week. Parents and schools were not informed because it was determined there was not a threat.
"The clear message is that your children are safe and our schools are very well prepared, as well as our school district," San Diego School District Police Chief Don Braun said.
Matt's Chat
I'm not buying the company line.First of all, why is the disaster plan available online? That sort of thing should be secured.
Second, a suspected terrorist has these plans and everybody acts like there isn't any implied threat. Was the disaster plan just this guy's bathroom reading? I don't think so. He had it for a reason and we need to know what that reason was so we can determine the risk factors.
