The United States has not had a change in pace with domestic terrorims in regards to events occuring. However, the steps taken to make the preventative measures has increased. You can see that through the amount of military personnel being shipped out. I do not believe the United States is in a better position than before The Homeland Security Bill was created, or now. Heres why, starting back in 1978-1995 Ted Kaczynki, (unabomber) is known for the mail bombings that killed 3 people. 1993, The World Trade Center building two was bombed at the hotel. Six suspects convicted and one still at large. 1995, Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City bombing. One of the nations hardest moments to deal with. 1996, Eric Robert Rudolph bombs the summer olympics, and an abortion clinic.
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The preventable measures that are being taken are not as effective as I would hope for. However, the amount of training that is put into a police officer and the military is amazing. When these catastrophic incidents happen the response is quick and precise in order to neutralize the threat. The Boston bombings is a great example of this. The Boston Police Department worked effortlessy in order to capture the suspect and succedded. They worked directly with the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies in order to apprehend the suspect. I know that precautions are taken and the number of personnel fighting domestic terrorism and global terrorism has increased. Before the passing of the bill we had contigencies in place in order to handle natural disasters. For example, the red cross, the national guard, and volunteers. Since then FEMA is now the go to for natural disasters inregards to response and recovery. As well as the red cross and other charitable agencies. Since 2003, the security has increased at all bases state side. Training now expands beyond just a local stand point, but a global preparation for the
The preventable measures that are being taken are not as effective as I would hope for. However, the amount of training that is put into a police officer and the military is amazing. When these catastrophic incidents happen the response is quick and precise in order to neutralize the threat. The Boston bombings is a great example of this. The Boston Police Department worked effortlessy in order to capture the suspect and succedded. They worked directly with the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies in order to apprehend the suspect. I know that precautions are taken and the number of personnel fighting domestic terrorism and global terrorism has increased. Before the passing of the bill we had contigencies in place in order to handle natural disasters. For example, the red cross, the national guard, and volunteers. Since then FEMA is now the go to for natural disasters inregards to response and recovery. As well as the red cross and other charitable agencies. Since 2003, the security has increased at all bases state side. Training now expands beyond just a local stand point, but a global preparation for the