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1 CJ © 2011 Cengage Learning Chapter 16 Homeland Security

2 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcomes LO1: Identify three important trends in international terrorism. LO2: Explain why the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) is an important legal tool against terrorists. LO3: Describe the primary goals of an intelligence agency and indicate how it differs from an agency that focuses solely on law enforcement. LO4: Explain how American law enforcement agencies have used “preventive policing” to combat terrorism. LO5: Explain how the Patriot Act has made it easier for federal agents to conduct searches during terrorism investigations.

3 1 LO © 2011 Cengage Learning Identify three important trends in international terrorism.

4 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 1 Defining Terrorism: “the unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.”

5 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 1 The “Supercrime” of Terrorism The violence factor The intention The victims The wrongdoers A “just cause” Organization Theater The absence of guilt

6 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 1 Global Jihad The struggle against evil in oneself The struggle against evil outside of oneself The struggle against non-believers

7 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 1 Trends in International Terrorism: 1.Terrorists have developed more efficient methods of financing their operations. 2.Terrorists have developed more efficient organizations. 3.Terrorists have exploited new communication technology to mount global campaigns.

8 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 1 Domestic Terrorism: The radicalization of religion The radicalization of politics Ecoterrorism

9 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 1 Types of WMD’s: Biological weapons Chemical weapons Nuclear weapons Radiological weapons

10 2 LO © 2011 Cengage Learning Explain why the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) is an important legal tool against terrorists.

11 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 2 The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA): Passed in 1995 in response to the OKC bombings Prohibits persons from providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs)

12 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 2 Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) Foreign Engage in terrorist activity Threaten U.S. security

13 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 2 The Patriot Act: Relaxes restrictions on information sharing between law enforcement agencies Creates the crime of harboring a terrorist Gives greater freedom to seize email records Increases number of border patrol agents, customers inspectors, and immigration enforcement officials. Allows for detention of non-U.S. citizens suspected of terrorist activity. Eliminates statutes of limitations for most serious terrorism-related crimes.

14 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 2 The Department of Homeland Security: Created in 2002 Replaced FEMA as the lead agency for disaster management The Secretary of Homeland Security has a cabinet-level position and reports directly to the President of the United States Seven federal agencies are housed in the DHS

15 3 LO © 2011 Cengage Learning Describe the primary goals of an intelligence agency and indicate how it differs from an agency that focuses solely on law enforcement.

16 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 3 Intelligence agency: Works to prevent crimes or other undesirable acts by gathering information on potential wrongdoers. – Electronic surveillance – Human-source collection – Open-source collection – Counterintelligence

17 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 3 Intelligence agencies Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Gathers and analyzes information on foreign governments, corporations, and individuals National Security Agency (NSA) – Focuses on communications

18 4 LO © 2011 Cengage Learning Explain how American law enforcement agencies have used “preventive policing” to combat terrorism.

19 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 4 Preventive Policing: Preventing crimes before they occur, rather than focusing on solving them afterwards Informants and Intelligence Emergency Preparedness and Response

20 © 2011 Cengage Learning

21 Learning Outcome 4 Duties of First Responders Securing the scene of the incident by maintaining the order Rescuing and treating any injured civilians Containing and suppressing fires or other hazardous conditions that have resulted from the incident Retrieving those who have been killed

22 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 4 Immigration Law Basics Alien Visa requirements Immigration law is a form of civil law, not criminal law.

23 © 2011 Cengage Learning Learning Outcome 4 The Role of Immigration law Broad powers to remove suspicious foreigners from the U.S. without proving terrorist connections Deals with unregulated border entry – Each year an estimated 3 million people enter the United States illegally – The U.S. has 3,957 miles of border with Canada and 1,954 miles of border with Mexico. – In 2009, 20,000 National Guard members were monitoring the Mexican border to assist the U.S. Border Patrol.

24 © 2011 Cengage Learning CAREERPREP Customs and Border Protection Agent Job Description: Ensure that laws are observed when goods and people enter the United States. Work at ports of entry and along the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico to prevent smuggling and the entrance of illegal aliens. Conduct surveillance along the border using electronic sensors, infrared scopes, low-light television systems, and aircraft. What Kind of Training Is Required? Be fluent in Spanish or be able to learn the Spanish language. Pass a thorough background investigation, medical examination, fitness test, and drug test. Annual Salary Range? $36,600–$46,500 For additional information, visit: www.cbp.gov.

25 © 2011 Cengage Learning Mastering Concepts The Bill of Rights in the Age of Terrorism

26 5 LO © 2011 Cengage Learning Explain how the Patriot Act has made it easier for federal agents to conduct searches during terrorism investigations.

27 © 2011 Cengage Learning Leaning Outcome 5 The Patriot Act and searches – Easier for law enforcement agencies to conduct searches – Agencies can obtain warrants without proof of criminal activity

28 © 2011 Cengage Learning Leaning Outcome 5 The Patriot Act and surveillance – Allows searches and surveillance if a “significant purpose” if the investigation is intelligence gathering or any other type of antiterrorist activity. – Expansion of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978

29 © 2011 Cengage Learning CAREERPREP Transportation Security Officer Job Description: Protect the public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being carried onto an aircraft, boat, train, or other public transit vehicle. Implement security-screening procedures of passengers, baggage, and cargo. What Kind of Training Is Required? Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry up to seventy pounds and maintain focus and awareness within a stressful work environment. Must meet job-related medical standards and pass a background investigation. Annual Salary Range? $28,600–$67,000 For additional information, visit: www.tsa.gov/join/index.shtm.

30 © 2011 Cengage Learning Leaning Outcome 5 The NSA and warrantless wiretaps – Conducted warrantless surveillance of communications between suspected terrorists and Al Qaeda contacts. – NSA allowed to wiretap any person “reasonably believed” to be outside the U.S. for seven days in order to protect national security.

31 © 2011 Cengage Learning Leaning Outcome 5 The Bush Administration’s Strategy Fifth Amendment – no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process After 9/11, U.S. Attorney General allowed officials to detain aliens of “special interest” without charging them with a crime. Also allowed indefinite detention of such non-US citizens in the event of “emergency or other extraordinary circumstances.” Created military tribunals to establish guilt of those detained at Gunatanamo Bay (GTMO)

32 © 2011 Cengage Learning Leaning Outcome 5 The Obama Administration’s Strategy Announced plans to close GTMO and discontinue military tribunals Plans to provide access to American courts for detainees not subject to prolonged detention


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