For patrol officers at all levels and geographic areas to be effective in recognizing and responding to suspicious activities and persons who might be involved in terrorist activities, there must be research-based, standardized training for all patrol officers. Training in terrorists' tactics should become part of the curriculum used in FTO (field training officer) programs; roll-call briefings; annual update training; and as part of supervisory, mid-management, and executive-level professional development programs. Of course, this involves increased training costs. States should consider allocating more of their terrorism-prevention funds under Federal grants to reimbursing police academies for backfill and overtime costs associated with lengthening basic training and professional development programs that offer more terrorism-related training. Since terrorists tend to come from certain ethnic and religious groups, patrol officers should be trained in cultural awareness and social skills in interacting with members of these groups in the course of their duties. Such friendly contacts can open channels for valuable information. Patrol officers should be continually updated on the kinds of information that can be useful in identifying terrorist activities. 9 notes