Patriot Act
Essays

Seattle has been fortunate in that it has never experienced an actual international attack, but has had three major domestic incidents since 1999 that continue to be in the minds of Emergency Management professionals. In 1999, Ahmed Ressam, an Al-Qaeda operative, was apprehended smuggling bomb-making materials into Port Angeles. Because this was so close to the New Year's Eve Millennium event, the New Year's celebration at the Seattle Center was cancelled. Subsequently, the actual target was identified as Los Angeles International Airport

Following the events of September 11, 2001, legislation has occurred which has ludicrously removed the rights of citizens instead of serving to bolster and support citizen's rights in the United States.

Domestic counter terrorism refers to any efforts by United States law enforcement and government agencies to detect, prevent, or cope with real or threatened act of terrorism against Americans or the American government.

The Differences and Similarities of Local State, and Federal Police Agencies

¶ … U.S.A. Patriot Act has generated great controversy since its very beginning, many voices claiming that it is damaging to the basic individual freedoms that Americans have always valued.

Incorporating Intelligence Unit into Department

The aftermath of September 11 has been a controversial and challenging period for the U.S. Ethnic profiling and speculation without any accountability have undermined the rule of law and overridden civil and…

Focusing on terrorism prevention has now become the new policing mission. Social liberties are being hindered and freedom of speech is no longer valid because of the Patriot Act. There are social stigmas attached to groups of a particular ethnic background. This creates ethical dilemmas that have brought the focus to training new police officers so that they are better able to handle situations of this sort appropriately.

Internet: Privacy for High School Students

FYI, I included an outline for you in Appendix 1, not sure if you needed it, as well as an abstract (on the house). Thanks!