Administrative Policies to Fight Terrorism

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This paper discusses how, as a result of the tragic events of 9/11, the US government is attempting to reassure citizens of their safety by implementing additional laws and policies to curb terrorism. It continues with an analysis of articles written on this subject, concluding with the finding that a respectful partnership between law enforcement agencies and the public needs to be achieved.

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"Terrorism is a problem that has always threatened democratic societies around the world. Events such as those on 9/11/2001 serve as a horrible reminder not only of collective political vulnerability, but also of individual mortality. The shock effect of the attacks therefore occurred on multiple levels. In its attempt to reassure citizens of their safety, the government has implemented additional laws and policies to curb terrorism. While this is a logical reaction to the culmination of the terrorist threat, one of the associated problems, according to Timothy Lynch (2002), is that the implemented laws and solutions have not been thoroughly enough investigated for their effectiveness. Indeed, these laws have been readily accepted by both government and citizens in a bid to reestablish a sense of security, often with detrimental consequences for constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms. Some critics therefore feel that policy changes should be implemented in the criminal justice system in order to more effectively counter the terrorism threat. These changes are to be based upon an investigation of current policies, their true level of effectiveness, and how they can be modified to more adequately serve their purpose within the context of a free society."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lynch, Timothy. (2002, June 26). Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Preserving Our Liberties While Fighting Terrorism. Policy Analysis No. 443. Cato Institute http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa443.pdf
• Sterling, Eric E. & Pastore, Nicholas (2002, May 31). Fighting Terrorism: Where should the law enforcement focus be? Criminal Justice Policy Foundation. http://www.cjpf.org/police/supersquad.html

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