Law Enforcement Today CSJ / 200

In a time of transition, the National Security Strategy provides a broad overview of the role of the United States in the world, somehow, is more ambitious than any of those listed, which were more concerned about the particular threat of Islam terrorism, the war in Iraq and the goal of advancing freedom. While still focused on these problems even reformulated, also seeks to extend the notion of security, argued against the divisions between domestic and foreign affairs. For some this may seem like a smart move to get new supporters in his ambitious domestic agenda. But this way of thinking expressed in the document, but nothing reveals a strategy designed to tackle a complex world of multiple relationships between different themes and types of power. The Department of Homeland Security of the United States is one of the most important agencies of the Government of the United States and under their responsibility to protect the nation from any terrorist attack or natural disaster. This Department was created by merging other agencies and after the attacks of September 11. The responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security is protecting our borders, prevent terrorism, securing cyberspace and direct care in emergency situations, where there have been important steps. Since 2008, the NSA has implemented a system to help monitor the computer networks of U.S. federal agencies to protect against attack. The agency is headed by a three-star (lieutenant general or an admiral). Several of the agencies that interact simultaneously with the Department of Homeland Security are the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). This is a national security organization and is alert to threats and feeds from different sources. Their motto is to protect America against terrorism and to comply with the laws of the penal code of the United States. This agency serves mostly matters of national security, terrorism, missing children, espionage, corruption, organized crime and that more are going on cybercrime. On the other hand we have the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) The main function of the CIA is to gather information about foreign governments, corporations and individuals, and to advise public policy. The agency conducts covert operations and paramilitary actions. Today, the CIA still has a number of features in common with the intelligence agencies of other countries. The CIA has always shown a strong interest in the use of advances in technology to improve efficiency. This interest has historically had two main objectives are harvesting techniques for their own use and to counter any new technology the Soviet intelligence could be developed. These two agencies are the cornerstone of civil rights in the United States. They are also a form of internal protection, and in addition help to create additional jobs in each state are represented. Other federal agencies that we can comment and interact with the DHS is the Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and, the U.S. Secret Service. Currently there are several state agencies that relate directly to the police, these are mostly organized in two models. One is a centralized model and handles most criminal investigations. They are responsible for maintaining criminal records and patrol the highways. These centers also offer training for officers. Also we can mention the decentralized model which provides for enhanced state highways and is characterized by work in the South and West. Another incident that makes all federal, state and local come together for a common purpose is terrorism. We note that the primary mission of police departments in the United States remains the same, but after the terrorist attacks occurred 9 / 11 have emphasized more on having resources for the preparation of another event like this. Different technologies are used to identify potential terrorist events such as the National Terrorism Advisory System, NTAS (2011) "This new system Stated Will Effectively Communicate more information about The Terrorist Threats by Providing Timely, Detailed Information to the public, Government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector. It recognizer That Americans all share Responsibility for the nation's security, and Should always be aware of the Heightened Risk of terrorist attack in the United States and What They Should do." The police prevent and respond in an agile and quick manner, by evacuations, responding to medical emergencies and security to the communities. It has strengthened the link between federal, state and local, firefighters and also including other departments. Major decisions were taken regarding security that includes the acquisition of new equipment and technologies to identify potential threats. Among these systems is the Law Enforcement Online (LEO). The FBI (2011) state "LEO is a secure, Internet-based communications portal for law enforcement, first responders, criminal justice Professionals, and anti-terrorism and intelligence agencies around the globe. LEO catalyzed and strengthens collaboration and information-sharing by providing access to sensitive unclassified information and various but state-of-the-art communications services and tools. It is available to vetted users anywhere in the world around the clock and is free of charge offered to members." Mentioning some of the programs that we can use to facilitate this in all agencies we have the International Justice & Public Safety Information. NLETS (2011) state “Is the premiere NLETS justice and public safety interstate network in the nation for the exchange of law enforcement-criminal justice-, and public safety-related types of data information. The varies from being exchanged motor vehicle and drivers' data, to Canadian and Interpol databases, criminal history records to state driver license and corrections and images. Consist of operations nearly 1 billion transactions from a year to over 900.000 PC, mobile and handheld devices in the U.S. Canada at 45.000 and user agencies and to 1.2 million individual users.” But none of this is possible without the new funds to meet the necessary expectations, but always recognizing that the local security has the primary responsibility. This practice has been successful national strategy that can recognize the diversity among state police, local and federal levels. To summarize, we recognize the importance of maintaining good communication between national security agencies. We must promote laws so that everyone can understand the concepts used by the police whether federal, local and state levels. Providing specialized training to our officers and establishing new technologies, and that is resume with a better interaction with citizens.

Reference
National Terrorism Advisory System (2011). NTAS. Retrieve on July 29, 2011 from http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/ntas.shtm
Federal Bureau of Investigations (2011). Law Enforcement Online. Retrieve on July 29, 2011 from http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/leo
International Justice & Public Safety Information (2011). Who are we, NLETS. Retrieve on July 29, 2011 from http://www.nlets.org/who-we-are