Terrorism and Criminal Justice

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This paper discusses how the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have caused numerous changes in criminal policies. It examines three of those effects the expanded powers of the President and Attorney General, new policies that could affect local policing and concerns about infringements on civil rights and liberties. It looks at how these policies have relaxed the restrictions on federal and law-enforcement authorities, giving them greater latitude in activities like search and seizure, eavesdropping and the detention of suspected criminals. It also shows how civil rights groups have also expressed concern that such measures are unconstitutional.

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"On the downside, some cities have seen an increase in crime rates as a direct result of the terrorist attacks. Generally, the extent of law enforcement authority varies with the nature and size of the criminal environment faced by the police. The terrorist attacks have greatly raised demands on law enforcement in New York and Washington, DC. In other places, police manpower has been diverted towards activities relating to homeland security. These include guarding public events and places as well as responding to reports of possible terrorist threats. As a result of this drain, some cities have seen a corresponding increase in theft and homicide (Stuntz)."

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