Community Policing And Homeland Security

Equipping homeland security with community policing is known to be effective (Pelfrey, 2005), since it promotes the community to be involved and can increase police legitimacy and procedural justice (Weisburd, & Zamir, 2011). After the terror attacks on September 11th there was improved support in America for the police (Fridell, & Wycoff, 2004), and an increase in community policing, particularly in Arab communities (Ortiz, Hendrick, Sugie, 2007). Terrorism prevention was included in Neighborhood-Watch to educate and train citizens (Flint, C., & Brennan, 2006). When the public is prepared to respond to a terrorist attack they could help prevent terrorist attacks from happening. Richard Reid also known as the “shoe bomber” , was unsuccessful in his terrorist attack because he was stopped by a passenger who took control of the situation (Doyle, 2010). Another time the public was able to save lives was during the hijacking of United Flight 93 the terrorists were not able to get to their destination …show more content…
Scholars argue community policing and Homeland Security can be compatible with each other (Murray 2005). Well others argue that community policing cannot work along with homeland security because they have different strategies and objectives (De Guzman, 2002). Adapting homeland security with community policing can allow the community be involved and gain trust with law enforcement (Pelfrey, 2005). International Association of Chiefs of Police deems necessary for the success of homeland security is to have community policing. 9-11 also brought positive support to community policing. Support throughout the country grew after 9-11 the police and their presence in the community (Fridell, 2004). After 9-11 there was an increase in community policing efforts, especially in Arab communities (Ortiz, Hendrick, Suggie,