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1 Unit 2 Homeland Security History Purpose Functions

2 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 2 Unit 2 Assignments Discussion board- 3 postings Quiz – open to retake Seminar graded on participation Participate in the seminar Students expected to have some knowledge of the topics for the seminar – topics mailed prior to seminar Disclosure

3 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 3 Reminders Stay in touch with the instructor Students always encounter some issues that impact class participation Send email or AIM message and keep me informed of any issues I am flexible within reason- please do not make me chase students that are missing Email is important for online classes

4 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 4 Discussion Board Policy Students required to post a minimum of 3 responses 1 main response of 50 words or more discussing the main topic 2 additional responses to other students to provide feedback – peer feedback Read my grade comments Main post must be posted before Tuesday

5 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 5 Unit 3 Project Paper A 600 word paper analyzing 4 law enforcement agencies that are currently hiring today Discuss how they search for and attract new candidates Hiring standards and training Current trends in hiring in law enforcement Directions posted in DOC sharing Due on Tuesday, July 26th at midnight

6 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 6 Web Link http://www.officer.com/jobs Appendix II in your textbook

7 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 7 Question Do you think America is safer today than it was prior to September 11 th, 2001?

8 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 8 Question What were some of the immediate developments implemented by the government after September 11 th ?

9 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 9 Government Responses Affecting Law Enforcement Color Codes TSA Information Sharing Patriot Act ICE, CBP

10 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 10 Federal Agencies Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Activated in January 2003 Directorate for Preparedness Science and Technology Directorate Management Directorate Office of Policy Directorate

11 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 11 Homeland Security is a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur. Janet Napolitano Secretary of Homeland Security National Strategy for Homeland Security National Capital Region

12 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 12 Question Do you think the color code system was useful?

13 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 13 Homeland Security Threat levels New policy implemented Three threat levels to replace the color system; Imminent threat alert - credible threat Elevated threat alert - credible threat Sunset provision – specific time period

14 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 14 Homeland Security Act of 2002 Prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the Nation Secure our national borders while welcoming lawful immigrants, visitors, and trade Identify, defeat, and mitigate threats to the safety of the American people.

15 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 15 Homeland Security Act Information collected via the Patriot Act Total Information Awareness Act Department of Homeland Security and consolidates the operations of twenty-two existing federal government agencies Streamline and to consolidate domestic security functions to respond to and prevent further terrorist attacks on American soil.

16 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 16 Video Time Time to watch a video Open a new Explorer window and paste the web address into the explorer window http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wL9Li0 f1Po http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wL9Li0 f1Po After you finish watching the video return to the seminar

17 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 17 Homeland Security Act A result of 9/11 Obtains power from The Patriot Act Is the Patriot Act a violation of our privacy or necessary to protect us from terrorism threats? Is due process removed? Are we willing to sacrifice all rights?

18 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 18 Question What are the problems with the Patriot Act?

19 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 19 Patriot Act Issues Information sharing – massive database Roving wiretaps – innocent persons? Access to records – no limits including library and internet usage Sneak and Peek warrants – no warning Right to privacy versus enhanced security? What has priority?

20 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 20 Homeland Security Act The core divisions of the department are; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Federal Emergency Management Agency Border and Transportation Security Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsible for coordinating with nonfederal entities, such as state and local governments.

21 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 21 U. S. Marshals Service (USMS) One of the oldest law enforcement agencies Established under the Judiciary Act of 1789 Witness Protection Program Pursue and arrest DEA fugitives, escaped federal prisoners, and provide secure environment for federal courts/judges

22 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 22 Securing the Borders and Preventing Acts of Terrorism Air and Marine Field Operations Border Patrol U.S. Customs and Border Protection

23 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 23 CBP Air and Marine World’s largest law enforcement air and marine force Providing critical components of America’s homeland security Interdicting the illegal entry of terrorists, weapons of mass destruction, undocumented aliens, and contraband Operating 261 aircraft of 20 different types including commercial, military and UAV systems Operating 215 marine vessels of various types in riverine, Great Lakes and coastal environments

24 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 24 Video Time Time to watch a video Open a new Explorer window and paste the web address into the explorer window http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cuqh5 ThQiQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cuqh5 ThQiQ After you finish watching the video return to the seminar

25 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 25 Challenges at Border Offenders use a wide variety of technology to transport contraband and seize cargo catapult tunnel pirates

26 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 26 Challenges at the Border Submarine Ladder ramp Speed boat Various devices used to smuggle drugs and people

27 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 27 Border Patrol Vehicles

28 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 28 UAVs Introduced to Border Protection Mission in 2004 Ground Based Border Patrol Agents secure our borders and coastlines Unmanned Aerial Vehicles introduced to augment surveillance capability overhead Hermes flew four months with 590 flight hours and 1,678 detections Hunter flew three months with 329 flight hours and 556 detections UAVs complement crewed air assets and afford greater capability for ground interdiction effort

29 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 29 Predator B Unmanned Aircraft System Entered Service in 2005 Altitude: 50,000 ft. MSL max Endurance: 30 hours on-station time Speed: 250 KTAS Payload capacity: 800 lbs. nose/3000 lbs. external Lynx SAR and MX-15 EO/IR Detection and monitoring capability

30 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 30 Question What do you know about the ATF?

31 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 31 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Part of the Justice Department Administers the U. S. Criminal Code provisions concerning alcohol and tobacco smuggling and diversion Enforces all federal laws relating to firearms, explosives, and arson Maintains a Bomb and Arson Tracking System

32 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 32 Question What do you know about the DEA?

33 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 33 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Began with the passage of the Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914 In the 1920s, agents focused on organized gangs of Chinese immigrants suspected of importing opium Major responsibilities include: Development of overall federal drug- enforcement strategy

34 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 34 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prosecution of suspects for violations of drug-trafficking laws Full coordination and cooperation with state and local police officials on joint drug-enforcement efforts Regulation of the legal manufacture of drugs and other controlled substances

35 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 35 Question What do you know about the FBI?

36 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 36 FBI Top three priority areas 1.To protect the United States from terrorist attack 2.To protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage 3. To protect the United States against cyber- based attacks and high-technology crimes 4. Recently, the FBI was given new powers to aid its reform efforts to battle terrorism

37 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 37 FBI National Academy Local police managers from across the country Ten Most Wanted Fugitives National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Stolen property, missing and wanted persons Uniform Crime Report (UCR)

38 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 38 Department of Justice Headed by the attorney general Official legal arm of the government Serve as this nation’s contact with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 56 field offices, approximately 400 resident agencies, more than 50 foreign liaison posts

39 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 39 Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Not a law enforcement agency Participates in undercover and covert operations around the world Engages in research and development and deploys high technology for intelligence purposes Responsible to the president

40 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 40 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Main function is the monitoring and collection of federal income taxes Criminal Investigation Division (CI) Investigates possible criminal violations of income tax laws and recommends appropriate criminal prosecution whenever warranted

41 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 41 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) IRS agent are armed They can execute search warrants, make arrests without warrants, and seize property related to violations of the tax laws Bank Secrecy Act Enforces wagering tax laws and investigations related to the pornography industry

42 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 42 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Established in 1970 and is part of the Treasury Department Offers law enforcement training for personnel from many federal agencies Significant surge in hiring by federal agencies after September 11 attacks

43 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 43 State Agencies State bureaus of investigation (SBI) State’s equivalent to FBI Usually report to the state’s attorney general Investigate both criminal and civil cases involving the state and/or municipal jurisdictions

44 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 44 State Agencies Provide technical support to local agencies in the form of lab or record services and may assist in investigating more serious crimes State police organizations 42.9% of states use the title State Police 42.9% of states use either State or Highway Patrol

45 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 45 State Police Organizations Hawaii has no state agency About 58,000 full-time sworn personnel in 49 state law enforcement agencies Perform a variety of nontraffic functions SWAT Search and Rescue Drug units

46 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 46 State Police Organizations 28.9% deploy bicycle patrols 18.4% maintain foot patrols 18.4% have marine patrols 51.0% use motorcycle patrols Data collection for the purpose of identifying, reducing, and preventing any bias-based policing

47 Policing America, 6 th edition Kenneth Peak © 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All Rights Reserved. 47 Goodnight! Thank you for the active participation Power point is available in the Doc Sharing section Participate in the discussion board early and often


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