Conference turris::womannotes-v3

In the event of war Iraq and the Palestinian "freedom fighters" have declared
that they will carry the war to "US interests" worldwide.

It is worth bearing in mind that this was part of the justifying communique 
issued by the PFLP/GC at the time of the Achille Lauro attack - and she was 
an Italian ship.

Digital is a US company - even the independant country subsidiaries will be
viewed as "US interests" in the terms of the Iraqi announcement.

Digital is a major supplier to governments and military throughout the world -
this makes them a legitimate *military* target in the terms of the Iraqi
announcement.

If you work in engineering, manufacturing, or in an office that services a
government, military, or military supplier, then you can consider yourself to
be an even more legitimate target...

So: no I don't feel particularly vulnerable, but I do feel that a finite threat
exists. I hope our security is good (the building I work in host people working
with the British government and military, including "security work", so I
guess we are the most vulnerable site in Britain), and our evacuation 
procedures good. I am not amused by the fact that our evacuation muster points 
are under the building (in the car park).

/. Ian .\

    Re:1 Aren't we going a little overboard....
    
    REK
    
    I can see it now.. Morning breaks over ZK.. As the digits eat
    breakest at the cafe, the PLO storm the cafe and hold it hostage...
    
    

>    Re:1 Aren't we going a little overboard....
>    
>    REK
>    
>    I can see it now.. Morning breaks over ZK.. As the digits eat
>    breakest at the cafe, the PLO storm the cafe and hold it hostage...
 

	I don't believe .1 is going overboard at all.   
    
	I have replied in another topic, however,

	If people can stage violent demonstrations in our towns and cities,
	sentence one of our citizens to death, and bomb book stores, because
	they didn't like his book, then I don't believe they will have any 
	compunctions about bombing American companies that deal with government
	and defence. - once a Jehad is proclaimed.
	
	There was a news item on Saturday, warning all American companies in 
	London and the SE to start to check for letter-bombs.
	
	There was awarning that the approx 90,000 US citizens living in this
	area to take "extra care".

	If there is war, and it is proclaimed a Jehad, we are all at risk.

	Heather

    We discussed the security of our UTO offices this morning and the
    overall conlusion was that an extra security person, even with an
    especially sharpened pencil, won't stop anyone.
    What's even more worrying, the branch office where my better half works
    occupies one floor in an office building used by other companies as
    well.
    Anyone can walk in. No security guards, nothing.
    
    Charles

    Extract of mail circulated to London employees this morning:
    
European Security Statement

In the event of war in the Middle East appearing to be imminent then 
all air travels should be reduced to an absolute minimum, if you have 
any concerns about air travel raise them through your manager.

Security guards have already been briefed to be extra vigilant in 
their patrols, and the checking of suspicious persons and materials.  
Staff should also report all matters that are suspicious.  Familiarise 
yourselves with your work area so that any thing unusual becomes 
obvious very quickly.

Digital is composed of staff from many nationalities, therefore let us 
work together for mutual protection.  It is for each individual to 
reduce their personal exposure and be aware of information being 
solicited by telephone or correspondence from external sources.

Corporate and area are aware of risks world wide and have already 
taken certain actions, and will forward additional advice when it is 
necessary.  Remember 15 January is not a military deadline.  It is a 
political deadline, there is always room for more diplomatic 
manoeuvring.

In the meantime be vigilant, use your common sense, and do not be 
taken by surprise.

Staff should be aware that it may become necessary without further 
warning for brief case's and hand baggage to be checked by our 
security staff on entering the building, this would equally apply to 
all our visitors.

    See also 342.247 and .248.

    We're keeping the front door locked 24 hours per day now in downtown 
    Melbourne. I'm hopeful of being let out for good behaviour soon.
    
    Don
    08-)
    

    Saw a nice example of extra tight security with a US company on TV.
    Before being allowed to enter the building, id's, handbags, briefcases
    etc. were thoroughly checked.
    The long line of people on the street waiting to enter the building
    would have made a nice target.
    
    Charles