Models of Forensic Logistics in Eliminating Conflicts – Bioterrorism

Purpose: The aim of this publication is to analyze the phenomenon of bioterrorism and to indicate that it poses a threat to national and international security. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research methods adopted to support the thesis and solve research problems are a literature query, based on which the phenomenon of bioterrorism is described from a theoretical perspective, and a case study in which information about bioterrorism from a practical perspective will be presented. Findings: The research problem undertaken was intended to prove to what extent the threat of bioterrorism affects national and international security. There is only one answer: every use of biological weapons has a very significant impact on the loss of people's sense of security. An attack carried out in a distant country can have powerful effects in another territory, or even throughout the world. The examples of the use of biological weapons described in the work indicate that panic, like an infectious disease, can spread quickly, which is why the problem of one nation becomes the problem of the entire world. Practical implications: As a result of the conducted research, the hypothesis was verified positively. It was proven that the use of biological weapons is real and causes serious consequences at the place of the event and around the world. This is confirmed by a case study, which contains details regarding both the reaction of the population to such threats and the health consequences. The perfidy of a biological attack is that the use of a biological agent against the population is visible only when the population begins to fall ill en masse. Such situations make it clear that bioterrorism is not fiction or a terrifying prognosis, but a fact that we have to deal with today. Originality: New perspectives and possibilities of access to epidemiological weapons are undoubtedly created for terrorists by progress in biotechnology and genetic engineering. This facilitates, among other things, access to dangerous bacteria and viruses, thus leading to a situation where the production of these weapons is completely taken over by terrorists. Current vaccines may prove ineffective and insufficient, because no one is able to determine which pathogens will be used by bioterrorists. It should also be emphasized that organizations and the entire international community are sometimes helpless in the face of today's challenges and threats. Therefore, it is important to constantly expand knowledge about bioterrorism and not focus only on eliminating the effects of the use of biological weapons, but on effectively preventing such situations. It is therefore important to shift the focus to constant forecasting and analysis of potential threats. By staying one step ahead of terrorists, we are able to prevent many dangerous situations