The United States Code of Federal Regulation defines terrorism as:
"... the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives" (28 C.F.R. Section 0.85)."
Given this definition, Osceola County is subject to acts of terrorism, domestic or foreign. Any terrorist act upon the county is capable of deleterious consequences which may reach far beyond the county’s political boundaries.
As the social and economic effects would be far reaching, Emergency Management encourages everyone to remain alert and aware of your surroundings at all time and report any suspicious activity to the nearest law enforcement agency. If you are uncertain of your appropriate law enforcement agency, please call the Sheriff's Office at 407-348-1100