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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davis, Lois M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND Corp. ©2010©2010, 2010
Series:Rand Corporation monograph series
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-133)
  • 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