Download or read book Local Law Enforcement Responds to Terrorism written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document discusses the types of resources that police may want to consider when developing their terrorism prevention and response plan. To deal effectively with the threat of domestic terrorism, the police must be able to manage and coordinate different sources of data and intelligence. They must also process them in such a way as to provide an enhanced understanding of actual or potential criminal activity. In recent years, technological advances have resulted in vast improvements in data gathering techniques, including in-field laptops, automated computer aided dispatch systems, and geographical information systems. Some police departments are finding value in combining law enforcement data with other types of data to examine crime problems in greater depth. These data are being used both in the aggregate and at the incident level. The importance of incident level data is that it can be analyzed by different levels of geography (address, beat, reporting district) as well as by other variables. Non-law enforcement types of data such as pawn information and drug court information are often available in incident level format and when combined with the more traditional law enforcement data, can allow for numerous analytical possibilities. Agencies are now recognizing the benefits of data sharing across institutions and jurisdictions. There is also the need to ensure that police personnel receive the necessary training to make certain that they have the tools required to effectively respond to terrorist attacks. The importance of communications interoperability was reaffirmed during the recent terrorist attacks. Technology can assist local law enforcement by delivering timely and consistent information to the community. Agencies need to assess the community2s needs and develop an approach that is tailored to the distinctive characteristics and requirements that exist within each individual jurisdiction.
Download or read book Local Law Enforcement Responds to Terrorism written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document discusses the types of resources that police may want to consider when developing their terrorism prevention and response plan. To deal effectively with the threat of domestic terrorism, the police must be able to manage and coordinate different sources of data and intelligence. They must also process them in such a way as to provide an enhanced understanding of actual or potential criminal activity. In recent years, technological advances have resulted in vast improvements in data gathering techniques, including in-field laptops, automated computer aided dispatch systems, and geographical information systems. Some police departments are finding value in combining law enforcement data with other types of data to examine crime problems in greater depth. These data are being used both in the aggregate and at the incident level. The importance of incident level data is that it can be analyzed by different levels of geography (address, beat, reporting district) as well as by other variables. Non-law enforcement types of data such as pawn information and drug court information are often available in incident level format and when combined with the more traditional law enforcement data, can allow for numerous analytical possibilities. Agencies are now recognizing the benefits of data sharing across institutions and jurisdictions. There is also the need to ensure that police personnel receive the necessary training to make certain that they have the tools required to effectively respond to terrorist attacks. The importance of communications interoperability was reaffirmed during the recent terrorist attacks. Technology can assist local law enforcement by delivering timely and consistent information to the community. Agencies need to assess the community2s needs and develop an approach that is tailored to the distinctive characteristics and requirements that exist within each individual jurisdiction.
Download or read book Terrorism Within Comparative International Context written by M.R. Haberfeld and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The introductory chapter of this book presents the concepts of the bene?ts inherent in the study of comparative approach for an effective counterterrorism response on the local law enforcement level and overviews the inception of the project. Throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-?rst century, especially after the events of September 11, 2001, the legitimacy of law enforcement practices has been cited as a major concern for international criminal justice. As policing pr- titioners and scholars throughout the world shifted focus from a traditional reactive, crime control stance to the need for accountability mechanisms to ensure the s- port of citizenry in combating crime and terrorism, the democratization of policing was seen as the best mechanism for achieving long-term gains in public order at the same time as protecting human rights. While the need to maintain human rights remains an important issue, balancing these concerns with the important public safety interests of societies is paramount.
Download or read book Inventory of State and Local Law Enforcement Technology Needs to Combat Terrorism written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Long term Effects of Law Enforcement s Post 9 11 Focus on Counterterrorism and Homeland Security written by Lois M. Davis and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of 9/11, many law enforcement agencies (LEAs) shifted more resources toward developing counterterrorism (CT) and homeland security (HS) capabilities. This volume examines the effects the focus on CT and HS has had on law enforcement since 9/11, including organizational changes, funding mechanisms, how the shift has affected traditional crime-prevention efforts, and an assessment of benefits, costs, and future challenges.
Download or read book Local Law Enforcement Responds to Terrorism written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book TACTICAL COUNTERTERRORISM written by Dean T. Olson and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Police officers on the beat, officers on patrol, all cops - local, state, tribal and federal, 750,000 strong - doing what they do every day are the first and most effective line of defense against terrorist acts committed in the Homeland. This manual is designed to overcome the failure of our national counter-terrorist strategy to better utilize local cops in homeland security by providing essential and practical knowledge local officers can use to identify terrorist precursor activities and more effectively interdict and prevent terrorist attacks from occurring. The goal is to acquaint officers with proactive “first preventer” knowledge and tactics so they can make police counterterrorism an integral part of their duties. Numerous case studies flesh out concepts such as terrorism, homeland security, terrorist threats posed by different terror groups, police counterterrorism intelligence, lone wolf terrorism, behavioral indicators of Islamist radicalization, terrorist tradecraft, terrorism indicators and warning signs, the terrorist attack cycle, terrorist attack tactics such as sniping, weapons of mass destruction, arson, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), suicide bombing tactics and surveillance detection techniques. This manual is an excellent source of basic to intermediate training for intelligence analysts, members of Joint Terrorism Task Forces, criminal intelligence investigators, and all police officers.
Download or read book State and Local Intelligence in the War on Terrorism written by K. Jack Riley and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2005-12-22 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how state and local law enforcement agencies conducted and supported counterterrorism intelligence activities after 9/11. The report analyzes data from a 2002 survey of law enforcement preparedness in the context of intelligence, shows how eight local law enforcement agencies handle intelligence operations, and suggests ways that the job of gathering and analyzing intelligence might best be shared among federal, state, and local agencies.
Download or read book Using Community Policing to Counter Violent Extremism written by U. S. Department U.S. Department of justice and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community policing has been a prevailing approach to public safety for the past three decades. When properly implemented, community policing improves civic engagement of local residents, gives them stake in coproducing outcomes with local police, and increases police legitimacy in the eyes of the public. Community policing's broad approach places a greater emphasis on proactive and preventive policing and has been applied to a diverse array of public safety concerns, including child safety, traditional crime, and gangs. The same community policing strategies and principles that have helped improve public safety and reduce crime and social disorder are now being leveraged to counter terrorism and prevent violent extremism. This guide discusses five key principles of community policing applied to homeland security concerns and provides practical examples from law enforcement agencies implementing community policing approaches to counter violent extremism.
Download or read book Intelligence Guide for First Responders written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group (ITACG) Intelligence Guide for First Responders is designed to assist state, local, tribal law enforcement, firefighting, homeland security, and appropriate private sector personnel in accessing and understanding Federal counterterrorism, homeland security, and weapons of mass destruction intelligence reporting. Most of the information contained in this guide was compiled, derived, and adapted from existing Intelligence Community and open source references. The ITACG consists of state, local, and tribal first responders and federal intelligence analysts from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, working at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) to enhance the sharing of federal counterterrorism, homeland security, and weapons of mass destruction information with state, local, and tribal consumers of intelligence.
Download or read book Combating Terrorism written by Lois M. Davis and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2006-11-21 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizations varied in how they financed these efforts-some increased internal spending or reallocated resources-and in receipt of external funding. ¥
Download or read book Not on My Watch written by Suzanne T. Dutcher and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decade after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there continues to be a lack of relevant, validated, and easy to use metrics with which to measure local law enforcement's terrorism prevention efforts. Measuring progress in this area is essential, primarily to ensure that terrorism prevention efforts. Measuring progress in this area is essential, primarily to ensure that everything possible is being done to prevent future attacks, but also to ensure the proper stewardship of public funds. This qualitative, single case study utilized complexity theory and the Guidelines for Homeland Security (Office of Domestic Preparedness, 2003) as frameworks for examining the perceptions of local law enforcement officers regarding their and their agency's roles in terrorism prevention. Collected data supported the use of the Guidelines as a framework for measuring terrorism prevention. Officers perceived each of the five of the categories identified in the Guidelines, collaboration, information sharing, threat recognition, rish management, and intervention, as important to terrorism prevention. Only limited support was found for the use of complexity theory as a framework; however, it is possible that not enough time has passed for complex organizational and cultural changes to have taken place.
Download or read book Law Enforcement Intelligence written by David L. Carter and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intelligence guide was prepared in response to requests from law enforcement executives for guidance in intelligence functions in a post-September 11 world. It will help law enforcement agencies develop or enhance their intelligence capacity and enable them to fight terrorism and other crimes while preserving community policing relationships. The world of law enforcement intelligence has changed dramatically since September 11, 2001. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies have been tasked with a variety of new responsibilities; intelligence is just one. In addition, the intelligence discipline has evolved significantly in recent years. As these various trends have merged, increasing numbers of American law enforcement agencies have begun to explore, and sometimes embrace, the intelligence function. This guide is intended to help them in this process. The guide is directed primarily toward state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies of all sizes that need to develop or reinvigorate their intelligence function. Rather than being a manual to teach a person how to be an intelligence analyst, it is directed toward that manager, supervisor, or officer who is assigned to create an intelligence function. It is intended to provide ideas, definitions, concepts, policies, and resources. It is a primera place to start on a new managerial journey. Every law enforcement agency in the United States, regardless of agency size, must have the capacity to understand the implications of information collection, analysis, and intelligence sharing. Each agency must have an organized mechanism to receive and manage intelligence as well as a mechanism to report and share critical information with other law enforcement agencies. In addition, it is essential that law enforcement agencies develop lines of communication and information-sharing protocols with the private sector, particularly those related to the critical infrastructure, as well as with those private entities that are potential targets of terrorists and criminal enterprises. Not every agency has the staff or resources to create a formal intelligence unit, nor is it necessary in smaller agencies. This document will provide common language and processes to develop and employ an intelligence capacity in SLTLE agencies across the United States as well as articulate a uniform understanding of concepts, issues, and terminology for law enforcement intelligence (LEI). While terrorism issues are currently most pervasive in the current discussion of LEI, the principles of intelligence discussed in this document apply beyond terrorism and include organized crime and entrepreneurial crime of all forms. Drug trafficking and the associated crime of money laundering, for example, continue to be a significant challenge for law enforcement. Transnational computer crime, particularly Internet fraud, identity theft cartels, and global black marketeering of stolen and counterfeit goods, are entrepreneurial crime problems that are increasingly being relegated to SLTLE agencies to investigate simply because of the volume of criminal incidents. Similarly, local law enforcement is being increasingly drawn into human trafficking and illegal immigration enterprises and the often associated crimes related to counterfeiting of official documents, such as passports, visas, driver's licenses, Social Security cards, and credit cards. All require an intelligence capacity for SLTLE, as does the continuation of historical organized crime activities such as auto theft, cargo theft, and virtually any other scheme that can produce profit for an organized criminal entity. To be effective, the law enforcement community must interpret intelligence-related language in a consistent manner. In addition, common standards, policies, and practices will help expedite intelligence sharing while at the same time protecting the privacy of citizens and preserving hard-won community policing relationships.~
Download or read book National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism written by Us National Security Council and published by Cosimo Reports. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Together we must affirm that domestic terrorism has no place in our society." -President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism (June 2021) National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism (June 2021) conveys the Biden Administration's view of domestic terrorism and strategy on how to deal with it. What is domestic terrorism? As defined by this report, it is based on a range of violent ideological motivations, including racial bigotry and anti-government feeling, and it can take several forms, from lone actors and small groups to violent militias.
Download or read book Counterterrorism Intelligence written by Frank J. Cilluffo and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Counterterrorism Intelligence: Law Enforcement Perspectives" examines how the intelligence unit commanders of America's major metropolitan police departments view the terror threat and the nature of intelligence work to counter it. Based on survey research conducted in April 2011, authors Frank J. Cilluffo, Joseph R. Clark, and Michael P. Downing find that local law enforcement officials believe jihadi terrorism and radicalization continue to pose a real threat. The authors report that there continue to be gaps in the types of intelligence products to which local police have access, that there is an unmet need for increased analytical capability at the local, state, and federal levels, and that intelligence commanders would rather invest in the skills of their personnel than technology. The authors write that for local law enforcement the primary source for counterterrorism information continues to be local citizens and traditional police work and that there is significant support for the nationwide suspicious activity reporting initiative (NSI). Based on their data, Cilluffo, Clark, and Downing note that police intelligence unit commanders perceive counterterrorism to be a shared responsibility between local and federal officials and that among said commanders there is an untapped willingness for increased information sharing. The authors argue that there exists the potential for a more robust national intelligence enterprise one that could enhance the counterterrorism efforts of the United States at the local, state, regional, and federal levels. The research presented in the brief represents the initial work of HSPI's new Counterterrorism Intelligence Research Survey (CTISR) program. CTISR is the first attempt to systematically and routinely collect data from counterterrorism professionals at all levels of government.
Download or read book Preparing for Terrorism written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-07-11 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) program of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides funds to major U. S. cities to help them develop plans for coping with the health and medical consequences of a terrorist attack with chemical, biological, or radiological (CBR) agents. DHHS asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the MMRS program by developing appropriate evaluation methods, tools, and processes to assess both its own management of the program and local preparedness in the cities that have participated in the program. This book provides the managers of the MMRS program and others concerned about local capabilities to cope with CBR terrorism with three evaluation tools and a three-part assessment method. The tools are a questionnaire survey eliciting feedback about the management of the MMRS program, a table of preparedness indicators for 23 essential response capabilities, and a set of three scenarios and related questions for group discussion. The assessment method described integrates document inspection, a site visit by a team of expert peer reviewers, and observations at community exercises and drills.
Download or read book Police Organizational Change in a Post September 11 Environment written by Michele Grillo and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have forever changed the landscape of policing in the United States. Federal legislation, such as the USA PATRIOT Act and the National Strategy for Homeland Security (2002 & 2007), has had a profound impact on all levels of law enforcement. Specifically, local police agencies are now sharing responsibilities in the mission of preventing and detecting terrorist activities. The responsibilities to participate in terrorism investigations and respond to potential terrorism-related service calls have changed fundamentally the day-to-day functioning of local police. However, the federal government provides little direction as to how local law enforcement should accomplish this mission. Little information is available regarding how local law enforcement agencies are responding to the continued threat of terrorism. In addition, there is a lack of systematic research investigating whether the events of September 11 prompted organizational changes in local police departments to accommodate a counterterrorism mission. Therefore, it is not clear how local agencies are adapting to this new demand Using a qualitative methodology, this study explores the post-September 11 response experience of local police agencies in the United States through open-ended, semi-structured telephone interviews. The study included a national, non-probability, purposive sample of twenty-one (N=21) local police agencies throughout the country. Interviewees were sworn officers who currently served or previously served in counterterrorism capacities within the police departments. The study's findings indicate the majority (95%) of police agencies in this study (20 out of 21) displayed a spectrum of organizational change. This ranged from changes at the operational strategy level to the implementation of new bureaus in support of counterterrorism objectives. The most frequent organizational change is the establishment of a specialized terrorism unit or the addition of homeland security functions into an existing intelligence unit. There is also evidence that local agencies are moving toward an intelligence-led policing philosophy. The findings from the research have several important policy implications for both the federal government and local law enforcement agencies. Furthermore, this study functions as a source for future research regarding the effects of terrorism on local law enforcement.
