31 Aug Community Policing and Terrorism
Recall the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City as an example; the bomb that exploded contained various common materials, one being fertilizer.
- Address the following in 3–5 pages:
- What types of businesses could be considered prime targets for terrorists to seek information, purchase items and supplies, or make requests for special permits or use of facilities? Explain.
- How can these businesses be monitored by local law enforcement without infringing on civil liberties? Explain.
- If business owners and community members become suspicious of unusual activities or requests, what should they do? Explain.
- What types of strategies and programs should be implemented that will facilitate community members’ abilities to alert law enforcement agencies of suspicious activity? Explain.
- What type of community-oriented policing program would allow for businesses and community members to share information with the police department if and when they suspect possible terrorist activities? Explain.
- How can community members and business owners be effectively incorporated into successful community watch campaigns regarding terrorist activity? Explain.
- How would the use of information technology allow for the flow of information to occur between the police department, business owners, and community members? Explain.
- What types of businesses could be considered prime targets for terrorists to seek information, purchase items and supplies, or make requests for special permits or use of facilities? Explain.
- Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
