To start off with I chose to go with our banking or financial industry. The banking industry is constantly getting attacked by various methods on a daily basis. I chose this industry because I happen to know someone who works in the security sector at Wells Fargo Bank, he was a good person to get information on what he sees on a daily or weekly basis. This paper is the opinion of myself and with gathered information from various resources.…
The terrorist attacks against America on September 11th, 2001 have dramatically changed the way in which America safeguards herself.…
Prior to the September 11th attacks, airports/ airlines in the United States were operating on private security systems. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport and airlines shared the burden, of providing security for air travel. Commercial…
The author also explains that involving the people would be critical since presuming their submissiveness risks creating resentment and lack of cooperation over time. It is important to make the people to understand the appropriateness of security measures to increase their willingness to collaborate to achieve security goals. Further, the author advocates for opening up of homeland security work to avoid working in secrecy and involve the private sector and the general public. The author sees the move to insulate information from the public as undermining the defense of critical…
When we ask what “Critical Infrastructure is?” Critical infrastructure is the backbone of our nation’s economy, security, and health. It is clear that we have the power in our homes, the water we drink, the transportation that moves us, and the communication systems we rely on to stay in touch with friends and family. The vitalization of critical infrastructure according to research and the” Department of Homeland Security, 2013” is the assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual. It is so…
The events that took place on September 11th 2001 showed America that we need to expect the unexpected and prepare for the future. On this day, 19 terrorists from a group called al-Qaeda hijacked 4 commercial passenger planes. Two of them were crashed into the Twin Towers of New York City’s World Trade Center. The third plane was crashed into The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane they say was intended to be crashed into the White House itself, but the plane landed in Pennsylvania instead. Following 9/11, the U.S. government took many steps to try to make the country safer, such as heightened airport security, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Patriot Act.…
The historical development of private security in the United States has changed drastically over the centuries. The need for private security has grown as well. There are many gaps and areas for intrusion within the current public law enforcement system, almost mandating the necessity for private security. As the need and expectations for the private security grows, so will the qualifications for these positions. Understanding the history of the industry development creates a way to learn from the past, and make necessary changes for the future. Private security is the backbone of the American culture, and will continually evolve to prevent and protect society from any type of potential harm.…
After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States system went through a change in reforming government agencies to protect the American borders against any threats. The government established the Department of Homeland Security, which mission is to protect America borders against external or internal threats that could potential cause harm in our nation. Since the Department of Homeland Security continues improving the national security protection of this nation by establishing effective programs and activities…
9/11 was one of the most devastating days in American history. The effects that it had on American and the American people are long lasting and ongoing. The level of security breeching has been rising and public outrage of new leaked information of the government collecting data on U.S. citizens is still currently happening. The ongoing war and continuous casualties needs cease. New ways of protecting America and preventing terrorist attacks that doesn’t include violating privacy and the rights of the American public need to be…
References: 1. Oliver, W M., Combs, C.C., Poland, J.M., Fagin, J.A. (2007) Homeland Security: Responding to the Threat. Pearson Education Inc.…
September 11, 2001 was an unforgettable day when many people lost there lives and sadly, airport security failed at three different airports. Airport security is a big deal all across the country and we depend on the use of the security for the safety of our own lives along with the others around us. There were many attacks throughout history that helped the airport to see what there weaknesses were, which helps strengthen their current security systems. 9/11 was a big impact on the world and caused grief to many families, but all that grief could have been avoided if they were caught in the airport! Airport security went from relaxed to strict very quickly. There were many changes in the security before 9/11, during 9/11, and after 9/11 that strengthened the security in airports today!…
September 11, 2001 was one of the most devastating disasters that our nation had encounter. The fact that we had been targeted on our own land and the fact the terrorist were being trained being here in the United States put fear and a sense of insecurity in our nation. The terrorist attacks upon our nation prompt the Bush administration to make homeland security its top priority. The focus was to make an effort to prevent future terrorist attacks and to secure our country but at what cost? The outcome of the 2001 attacks was the creation of the USA Patriot Act which stands for “Unity and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to intercept and Obstruct Terrorism”…
After the terrorist attack of 9-11, the United States made several changes to policies concerning visitors into the United States. More attention is required at the borders, airports, mail system, and intranet to protect citizens of the United States against terrorism. In this paper, we will discuss a proposal to make the criminal justice agencies in the United States better prepared for terrorist attacks.…
On September 11, 2001 America woke up expecting a normal day. What America did not expect was that this day was going to change history forever. On that day Islamic extremist high-jacked four U.S. airplanes with the intent of crashing them into the twin towers, the Pentagon and the White House. Two of the planes did indeed crash into the twin towers in New York City and another was used to hit the pentagon. The passengers on the last plane however, fought back, and it was landed before it could be used to hit the white house. “A decade later, what happened on Sept. 11 still resonates for much of the country. Even more Americans now say the horror of that day changed their lives.”1 These were the first attacks ever directed toward U.S. civilian population. These organized attacks lead to the need for an immediate change in the way the United States approached defending itself.…
The concept of homeland security is not new; since the bloody birth of the United States in 1776, Americans have been engaged in securing and defending the homeland. However, the current manifestation of the expression Homeland Security was created in the crucible of modern terrorist attacks, most notably that of September 11, 2001. As Noftsinger, Newbold, and Wheeler (2007) note, today’s idea of homeland security was created in response to the increasing terrorist threat, when it was recognized that the increased terrorist threat could not be combatted through conventional means.…