How has the threat of terrorist attack affected American policing today? Are American police agencies prepared to prevent and respond to terrorism? Explain

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

• Policing in America was forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001 .Local law enforcement agencies, many of which previously saw community protection and peacekeeping as their primary roles, are being called upon to protect against potential terrorist threats with international roots. The contemporary emphasis on terrorism prevention, alongside the need for a rapid response to threats of terrorism, has led to what some see as a new era of policing to secure the homeland. Homeland security policing builds upon the established framework of community policing for the purpose of gathering intelligence to prevent terrorism. Consequently, the notion of intelligence-led policing has become significant and provides a glimpse at one of the features that may characterize American policing in the future.