Homeland Security is a government-funded agency that fights to ensure that the people of the United States is safe and secure against terrorism. On November 25, 2002, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was founded by former President George Bush, following the September 11th attacks that killed thousands of innocent people. Today Homeland Security’s mission is to protect America and its citizens from terrorist attacks and to work in the best interest for the American people.
On September 11, 2001, the biggest terrorist attack on U.S. soil occurred. At 8:46am when tower one of the twin towers was struck by a plane. This was the start of one of the worst days in American history. Within minutes police were on the scene of what had just unfolded. People were hoping this was nothing more than a terrible …show more content…
Apple and the FBI are in a dispute over whether or not Apple should unlock one of the San Bernardino shooters phones in order to obtain personal records regarding potential terrorist activity. Apple believes they should not have to disclose this information and unlock the phone because it violates their “terms and agreements”. However, the FBI thinks Apple should unlock the phone because it will let them retain vital and personal information about the shooters. According to CNN writer Mike Rodgers, “The FBI was unable to access the encrypted smartphone to map the terrorist's connections to ISIS…” The FBI asked apple for help but they refused. The Department of Homeland Security needs to do what’s best for the American people which they believe is to turn over the information on the terrorist's cell phone to the FBI. The DHS also just released new information about the Boston bomber that can help the police understand more about there immigration. According to Boston Globe reporter Maria Sacchetti , “The files are heavily edited.” The DHS works to stop a plethora of problems in the
On September 11, 2001, the biggest terrorist attack on U.S. soil occurred. At 8:46am when tower one of the twin towers was struck by a plane. This was the start of one of the worst days in American history. Within minutes police were on the scene of what had just unfolded. People were hoping this was nothing more than a terrible …show more content…
Apple and the FBI are in a dispute over whether or not Apple should unlock one of the San Bernardino shooters phones in order to obtain personal records regarding potential terrorist activity. Apple believes they should not have to disclose this information and unlock the phone because it violates their “terms and agreements”. However, the FBI thinks Apple should unlock the phone because it will let them retain vital and personal information about the shooters. According to CNN writer Mike Rodgers, “The FBI was unable to access the encrypted smartphone to map the terrorist's connections to ISIS…” The FBI asked apple for help but they refused. The Department of Homeland Security needs to do what’s best for the American people which they believe is to turn over the information on the terrorist's cell phone to the FBI. The DHS also just released new information about the Boston bomber that can help the police understand more about there immigration. According to Boston Globe reporter Maria Sacchetti , “The files are heavily edited.” The DHS works to stop a plethora of problems in the