...HOMELAND SECURITY Terry Davis CJAD 495 Professor R. Moser Introduction Since the birth of this nation, there has been concern for security and freedom of all the citizens of the United States. We have fought wars across our nation, across borders and across the globe, all in the pursuit to protect our freedom and the American way of life. There have been many threats against the American pursuit of freedom that started with the Revolutionary War, a young nation fighting to break away from a nation of strength. Then our battle over land expansion and the taking of the land from the Native Americans, some perceived them as savages or maybe even terrorist. Then we turned to secure our borders to prevent other nations from coming into our nation and grabbing up land. Then our pursuit of freedom expanded the globe and with other nations as we assisted in the attempt to spread democracy in countries struggling to become nations. In this attempt, there have been many enemies formed that despise the US and the pursuit of freedom. This has become a major concern of the US and on September 11, 2001, this concern became a reality. How could something so devastating be carried out against a world-leading nation? What was wrong with the infrastructure and how could it be fixed to prevent other terrorist attacks. The answer was to form a department in the federal government that would have the power to act and the power to share intelligence information. Terrorism and US Threats ...
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...Why Airport Security Should Be Stronger When we think of airport security, it’s words like “ugh” or “phew” that come about in our minds because we all know how frustrating getting onto airplanes can be. We have to be body searched, our bags have to go through an airport baggage system, and flights may get delayed due to natural causes. While it is true that airport security is an impatient job, it does not necessarily follow that airport security should not be stronger. September 11, 2011 will be a day that I will never forget. Being picked up from kindergarten by my mother, listening on the radio and hearing the fear in my mother’s voice, something was wrong. Being five years old, I knew very little as to what the situation was. At 8:45 AM ET on that day, the first plane hijacked the north tower of the World Trade Center. The building goes into smoke as bodies jump to their deaths, one by one, as life flashed before their eyes. Exactly 18 minutes later, at 9:03 AM ET, the second plane crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center. America knew that this wasn’t an accident, but this was a terrorist attack on the United States. Situations as such make me question how strong airport security really is. It is not just terrorism that I am worried about when it comes to the strength of airport’s security systems, but other situations like Ebola coming from Africa into the United States and illegal drug smuggling concerns me, as well. Although airport security is a frustrating...
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...U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chris Cabral National American University Abstract The primary mission of the Homeland Security Act is to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimize damage and assist in recovery for terrorist attacks that occur in the United States. The U.S Department of Homeland Security was established after the 9/11 attacks to counter terrorist activities against the United States. Homeland security is officially defined by the National Strategy for Homeland Security as "a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur”. The major objective of the Patriot Act is “to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools" by dramatically reducing restrictions pertaining to law enforcement requests to search telephone records, e-mail communication, and health records. The Patriot Act allows for the emergency disclosure of electronic communications to protect life and broadens the definition of terrorism to include acts of domestic terrorism. Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the Patriot Act allows the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or a designee of the director to apply for an order requiring the "production of any tangible things (including...
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...Since 9/11, The People in This Country Have Become More Security Conscious The terrorist attacks of 9/11 will be remembered as one of the most profound events that changed America drastically. People do not feel safe when the travel as they did before the terrorist attacks. Today just about everyone is a suspect. I saw on a talk show where a 5yr old boy from Normandy Park, FL. was detained and searched by TSA all because he has the same name as a terrorist who was wanted by the Federal Government. This country has become more security conscious since 9/11 because the security at airports nationwide has been increased and reformed; the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been created by the Bush Administration (the creation of DHS constituted the biggest government reorganization in American history); and America is becoming a closed border country. The type of country that the United States was before the terrorist attacks is totally different than the country that exists today. Heightened airport security is one example of increased security consciousness in America. After the devastating terrorist attack of 9/11, airport security has been the focus of America war on terror. Trying to curtail future terrorist attacks has become just as important as hunting down those who have been responsible for terrorist attacks in the past. The increased security in airports around the country has caused many flight delays. Protecting America has become a major priority...
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...Multidimensional Lenses on Migration Dilara Sönmez Middle East Technical University Department of International Relations, #1541077 ABSTRACT National and international security has gained new meanings and elements in recent years, especially after Cold War. The changed concept of security has been more and more broadened with accelerated effects of globalization and shocking September 11 events. The new issues of security agenda may be listed as immigration, global terror, climate change, energy, internal violence, human security etc. This article recovers mainly how irregular migration effects national and human security in a multi dimensional framework, from theories to the cases under several sections of the paper. Firstly, the definition and types; secondly motivations of immigration are outlined with a historical and theoretical briefs. Then the general perception on migration and motivations of migration will be connected more specific sections that are, in sequence, international lenses on migration regarding state and public securities and more specifically, the lenses of the US and European Union on migration. The conclusion part put my arguments as done during article that are both agreed and disagreed with the mainstream theories and the opinions of expert that are stated in the article. Definitions and Types of Migration The term of migration has several definitions that give almost similar meanings. Generally, in social science literature, Migration...
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...September 11, 2001 has brought about many changes to the way the United States handles illegal immigrates and those people who wish to migrate to the United States. Security at airports as also been heightened. In this paper I will discuss some issue before September 11, 2001 and after. Changes made in Airports. Before September 11, 2001 no one in the United States had heard of Osama Bin Laden, the airports were a place that people went for happier times either to greet someone returning from a trip or coming to visit. It was a place where people were excited about going on vacations. If you sat back and watched people coming and going you would see smiles you would witnesses hugs and tears of joy. People that were too young to remember those times would find it hard to image the airport being anything but a nightmare. We our the last generation that will remember crossing the border as if it was a toll booth or throwing a pocketknife in your carry-on because you thought you might need it. Days like that are long gone since terrorists decided to fly planes into buildings packed full of people. Many things have changed since 09/11 but it is certainly most obvious at the airports. Between October 2001 and December 2010 these are some of the changes that have taken place in airports. * Cockpit doors have been strengthened with bars and are now kept locked. * Congress created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) they recruit train and deploy security...
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...Terrorism Since, September 11, 2011 the United States (U.S.) has been obsessed with terrorism. Terrorism comes from different types of forms rather than bombs and guns. There are domestic of United States and International terrorism that is premeditated politically motivated. A terrorist who creates a small-scale nuclear explosion will take the world to a completely different territory from the horror of September 11, 2011 (Peak, 2010). The domestic terrorism has been difficult for the U.S. to adjust because the security and liberty should manage an image of balance. Balancing the liberties against the security the real diminution in liberty may affect some people more than others (Meisels, 2003). The wake of 9-11 between security and liberty that advocates would “striking a new balance” between liberty and security post to 9-11 (Wulf, 2003). Criminal justice agencies made some changes to improve the security within the U.S. The USA Patriot Act was enacted after 9-11 attack. The USA Patriot act gave the government an opportunity to investigate Americans without establishing probable cause for “intelligence purpose,” and to conduct searches with reasonable believe if the national security is threaten (Peak, 2010). The U.S financial made a big impact on the after math of 9-11. Financial Impact September 11, 2001 had affected the finances in the U.S. in different aspect of American people. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) took a plunged and when 9-11 occurred, the NASDQ and...
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...ITT-Technical institute | Capstone Project | Department of Homeland Security | | Rudy Olave (12341891) | 10/19/2012 | Table of Contents Introduction --------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 Background of the topic and linked topic--------------------Page 5 Research Question--------------------------------------------------Page 9 Results----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 13 Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------Page 16 References------------------------------------------------------------Page 19 | Rough Draft Introduction- The reason that I chose this topic in homeland security is for the fact that I believe has an essential meaning and importance to all of us living in the United States. The department of homeland security has the duty of protect our home land from anything and anyone. This might include terrorist attacks and such. Many of us don’t even know what the purpose of the Department of Homeland Security is for, or what does it do and what does it protect. My priority is to leave that very clear to everyone and why will we always need this department in place no matter the ups and downs of our economy. It is very essential to have such department in place for the fact that we need to protect our land from any illegal activity or an attack to our people, we can’t afford another attack like the 9/11 one. A country with the guidelines and boundaries well organized...
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...ITT-Technical institute | Capstone Project | Department of Homeland Security | | Rudy Olave (12341891) | 10/19/2012 | Table of Contents Introduction --------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 Background of the topic and linked topic--------------------Page 5 Research Question--------------------------------------------------Page 9 Results----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 13 Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------Page 16 References------------------------------------------------------------Page 19 | Rough Draft Introduction- The reason that I chose this topic in homeland security is for the fact that I believe has an essential meaning and importance to all of us living in the United States. The department of homeland security has the duty of protect our home land from anything and anyone. This might include terrorist attacks and such. Many of us don’t even know what the purpose of the Department of Homeland Security is for, or what does it do and what does it protect. My priority is to leave that very clear to everyone and why will we always need this department in place no matter the ups and downs of our economy. It is very essential to have such department in place for the fact that we need to protect our land from any illegal activity or an attack to our people, we can’t afford another attack like the 9/11 one. A country with the guidelines and boundaries well organized...
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...The terror attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 would change not only America but the world. Sixteen years after the terrible of events of that day, we can still feel effects. Many internal reforms occurred within the United States and America has been changed forever. On September 11, 2001 terrorists hijacked four airplanes in mid-flight. Two airplanes were crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, another crashed into the Pentagon and the fourth was taken down by its passengers in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. That day nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost. The events take took place changed air travel and government. Prior to 9/11 air travel was less strict. Travelers did not have to go through extensive security checks. However two months after 9/11...
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...lives. I do not think any American who watched this unfold will ever forget and those who did not witness it will never realize just how much freedom we have really lost. September 11, 2001 has brought about many changes to the way the United States handles illegal immigrates and those people who wish to migrate to the United States. Security at airports as also been heightened. In this paper I will discuss some issue before September 11, 2001 and after. Changes made in Airports. Before September 11, 2001 no one in the United States had heard of Osama Bin Laden, the airports were a place that people went for happier times either to greet someone returning from a trip or coming to visit. It was a place where people were excited about going on vacations. If you sat back and watched people coming and going you would see smiles you would witnesses hugs and tears of joy. People that were too young to remember those times would find it hard to image the airport being anything but a nightmare. We our the last generation that will remember crossing the border as if it was a toll booth or throwing a pocketknife in your carry-on because you thought you might need it. Days like that are long gone since terrorists decided to fly planes into buildings packed full of people. Many things have changed since 09/11 but it is certainly most obvious at the airports. Between October 2001 and December 2010 these are some of the changes that have taken place in airports. * Cockpit doors have...
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...The roles of policing from the local, state, and federal all have several roles, that they must take part in everyday. Law enforcement has different branches that oversee a variety of jurisdictions. All of these variety jurisdictions have a main purpose, to protect citizens and enforce laws that have been passed. Depending on your jurisdiction and what you are doing will decide on what type of law enforcement will be assisting you in the activity. The various policing functions of local, state and federal all have their own roles and are important for each jurisdiction. The most common law enforcement that we see in our daily lives is the local police department. The main goal for the local law enforcement is to uphold the laws on streets and in their neighborhoods that they patrol. Our local police department consists of 83.5 employees, which of these 57 are sworn police officers (City of San Luis Obispo, 2012). Local law enforcement provides service to their community and to special assignments. Special assignments can include field training, crime scene investigator, SWAT, and others. Many individuals look at their local law enforcement as people who do not respect their community members. This is not the case in many situations. Law enforcement is in place to help communities and the individuals who live there. If there was no local law enforcement in communities, criminal activities would be out of control. If an individual respects a police officer...
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...SEAPORT SECURITY: CRITICAL CHALLENGE FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BY COLONEL DREFUS LANE, SR. United States Army DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is Unlimited. This SRP is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Strategic Studies Degree. The views expressed in this student academic research paper are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013-5050 USAWC CLASS OF 2009 The U.S. Army War College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters...
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...Law 10 – May – 2010 Terrorism Is No Longer A Threat To The U.S. Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, many experts claimed that it only proves the vulnerability of the United States to big and devastating terrorists attacks. This means that even the United States is considered as the most powerful country in the world not only in terms of economic sustainability but also in military and intelligence capabilities, terrorists still can able to do terrorism acts to the country (Scheppler, 2005). Despite of this factor, it leads to the conclusion during those times that terrorism becomes a big threat to the peace and order, and security of the people of the United States. Generally, the even wanted to show that terrorism is a big threat that needs to be addressed by every country in the world. Today, due to the different efforts and actions made by the United States government since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it was been claimed that terrorism is no longer a threat for the country. The different laws, programs, and the way the laws were implemented was claimed an effective effort to proactively avoid and eliminate the risk to once again attacked by any terrorists groups. This study will discussed and give points about the different efforts made the United States government in order to eliminate any threat of terrorists attacks in the country. Different points will be discussed and how it contributes to the conclusion that terrorism is no longer a threat to the country. ...
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...Davis (Border Protection) Alma Johnson (Illegal Immigrants) Dr. Ron Milon GOVT 2302 9 April 2009 The President and National Security Over the years America has established a stereotype as being an untouchable nation with economical, political and military dominance over other nations around the globe. The continuous changes and improvements to better the national security policy have proven that America is by far not the untouchable nation it is perceived to be. National security is a major concern for citizens and a high focus for the elected presidents. The national security policy in America is known as the policy set in place to protect America as a nation and its citizens. It addresses particular threats to the society both internally and externally. There is a long history of intellectual interest and public concern with national security issues. Although the national security policy is ideally intended to protect society as a whole, there have been many incidents in the nations past and present that continue to challenge the strategy, placing national protection as a top priority for the President of the United States. The military of the most powerful nation in the world was lead into a war that many call the most dim-witted mistake made by an administration, in response to the most catastrophic attack on American soil. Dated back to the events that took place on 11 September...
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