Long-term effects of law enforcement's post-9/11 focus on counterterrorism and homeland security

Long-term effects of law enforcement's post-9/11 focus on counterterrorism and homeland security /

Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the need for increased counterterrorism (CT) and homeland security (HS) efforts at the federal, state, and local levels has taken the spotlight in public safety efforts. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, many law enforcement agencies (LEAs) shifted more resources...

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Corporate Authors: Rand Corporation, National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
Other Authors: Davis, Lois M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corp., ©2010.
©2010
Series:Rand Corporation monograph series ; MG-1031-NIJ.
Subjects:
Terrorism > United States > Prevention.
National security > United States.
Police training > United States > Costs.
Law enforcement > United States.
Civil defense > United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Law Enforcement.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Law Enforcement.
Civil defense
Law enforcement
National security
Terrorism > Prevention
United States
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Table of Contents:
  • The evolution of funding
  • The evolution of fusion centers and information-sharing
  • The effects of the focus on counterterrorism and homeland security on personnel and training
  • Framework for estimating the potential costs associated with shifting law enforcement personnel to focus on counterterrorism and homeland security
  • Future challenges.

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