The need to defend nation from terrorist attacks is a daily struggle. We have improved our security in airports, public and government building, sporting events and venues were large crowds are present. We have put protective measures in our theaters, schools, and places of worship. It doesn’t seem to be enough to add security personnel, metal detectors and body scanners. Terrorists still find ways to get passed the toughest security measures in place and cause mass casualties and destruction worldwide. Seidenstat argues that security is a relative thing and that no set of policies or measures can eliminate all terrorist acts (Seidenstat 2009 ,4). Terrorists will stop at nothing to foil our defenses. They are very patient and creative in …show more content…
Predictive Profiling can assist security forces in identifying individuals who are engaged in surveillance activities, intelligence gathering, theft, or some other criminal activity as well. Predicting Profiling requires security forces to be vigilant. It is a technique that can be implemented to prevent or mitigate a threat before the actual attack occurs. Race cannot be the only means of profiling. If race is a factor the enemy can easily use this type of profiling against us. All they would have to do is use individuals that don’t fit the racial profile to defeat a security system based on racial or ethnic makeup. Predictive Profiling is not limited to preventing hijackings. Law enforcement agencies around the world have recognized the effectiveness of predictive profiling and use it on the job all the time. Police officers use suspicious indicators or behaviors as cues to what’s about to happen and to prevent crimes from happening. They make situational assessments and conduct behavior observations as part of their every daily life. This is what helps them prevent crime and could ultimately save their lives and the lives of
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011 prompted the world to reevaluate and drastically modify airport and airline security. “Four targets had been chosen, all iconic American buildings that would send a clear message of the depth of their hatred for the United States. All four planes crashed, killing all on board—terrorists, crew members, and passengers, along with hundreds who were killed inside the structures, on the ground, and the men and women who ran into collapsing buildings in an effort to try and save others” (Smutz 1). As Jason Villemez said “the decade after the 9/11 attacks reshaped many facets of life in America” (Villemez 1). Before the attacks, people did not think that large scale hostility towards innocent people in our country was remotely possible. Ever since that fateful moment, citizens in America are on their toes every day worrying about another attack happening. United States citizens have had to adapt and change in response to this fear of further terrorist assault on our country. One of the ways they have adapted is by changing their means of security concerning airline travel.
After 9/11 there was a great increase in security nationwide. One major example of this is the number of agencies created as a result of 9/11. Among these agencies include the creation of the TSA (Transportation Security Administration), the DHS (The Department of Homeland Security), the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), and lastly the massive advancement of the US Coast Guard. Every one of the budgets of these agencies has doubled since 9/11. The creation of the transportation and security administrations primary goal is to improve the safety of all American Citizens traveling by plane. The TSA started implementing, new policies and new technological advancements.
On September 11th, 2001, four planes were hijacked, two planes hit the twin towers, one hit the pentagon, and one crash-landed in a field in Pennsylvania. Since then the government has been doing everything it can to help with security at airports, in airplanes, and in everyday life. Even though the government has been trying to increase security, terrorists have still been successful. Since 9/11, the government has taken many steps to increase security and decrease terrorism. However, security has increased, while terrorism has not decreased.
After the world trade center attack the airports became way more strict on what you can bring onto a plane. “Not needing a passport just to go to visit Canada from the US, and vice versa. Not having to remove your laptop. Leaving your shoes on when going through security” Were just some of the laws that were implemented to keep the plane from getting hijacked of crashing.
The events of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have changed how airport security is implemented
The importance of the TSA in security can be seen on a daily basis, even though this security comes at a price. Majority of the time the lines move smoothly and delays are caused by passengers who rush and fail to follow the rules. This week alone 37 Firearms were discovered, of the 37 firearms, 34 were loaded and 15 had rounds chambered. (Transportation Security Administration, 2014) These are dangers items that we don’t know the intent of the passengers. If you look back at the events of 9/11 lesser weapons (box cutters) were used by the hijackers to take over the plan, fear is a powerful tool. The TSA has used multiple detection systems which assist with detection of these items which include but not limited to body scanners, chemical scanners (which detection gun power ingredients), metal detectors ...
As a response to the 9/11 attacks, one would expect that the TSA would improve airport security. In reality, it's just security theater. Originally, the use of metal detectors and luggage x-rays in airport security checkpoints was enough. However, on December 25, 2009, an inbound international flight was the target of an attempted bomb plot. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab got past security screening and successfully boarded the plane with explosives packed in his underwear. He nearly succeeded in detonating the bomb, but the detonation didn't go as planned and passengers overpowered him before he could fix the detonation[0]. As a result, the TSA increased the use of full-body scanners to replace metal detectors. Before the 2009 attack, there were only 40 full-body scanners in use across 19 airports. After the attack, the government planned to have over 1000 machines in use by the end of 2011. However, the expensive machines are ineffective. In 2010, TV personality Adam Savage unintentionally managed to get two 12" long razor blades through security[1]. In 2011, an undercover TSA agent was able to successfully pass through the scanners with a handgun in her underwear, repeatedly[2]. The TSA is clearly incapable of creating a truly safe airport checkpoint, and is becoming less effective the longe...
The FAA began to meet the emerging and existing threats to the airline industry with new regulations, procedures, and security strategies developed to protect crews passengers, and airport from hijacking and terrorist violence. The FAA implemented a number of new security measures to address terrorist threats. They began to advise airlines on security risks and intelligence information. This puts in place more vigorous screening procedures for computers, radios, and other electronic equipment; and it required that only bag accompanied by a passenger can be allowed on board (“Introduction to US Airport
Secondly, in relation to the issue of security, the U.S administration should endeavor to spread a helping hand to counter terrorism-breeding points internationally. In addition, security perimeters of immigrants should be spread to ensure that it operates without hitches. Most terrorist will immigrate to the U.S posing as investors or students, and not commonly as job seekers. Thus, more policy measures should be reinstated in relation to this approach.
In recent years, terrorists have seized the opportunity to wreak havoc in the United States. Just a few examples are the Oklahoma City Bombing, Boston Marathon Bombing, and most recently the Orlando night club shooting. All of these terrorist had opportunity on their side and the responders to all of these disasters were left unprotected. For example, during the Boston Marathon bombings, devices were left at several points and responders were struggling to find them and in turn, many were severely injured or killed. The overwhelming risks in these examples given are responders never knew where the enemy was and where the next bomb or shot would go off. All of these events were the cause of poor defense, which makes terrorism possible (Government, U. S., 2012). Poor defense has led to the death of many responders and very little progress has been made to protect them when the responders reach the crime zone. States always state lack of funding for not having state of the art equipment, but lives are more important than the bottom line and responders should have the best advantage to win the battle when the battle hits on the
People from many countries have joined this group, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Britain. This paper is going to present a brief historical background of Al Qaeda, how it emerged with their ideology, view, believe, and goals and also it presents the activities which this group has been doing before and after the very massive attack they had in the US on September 11, 2001 and the international responses to this act of violence. Finally, this paper will end up with comparing this Organization (Al Qaeda) with Reverend Mike Bray the Christian terrorist. Historical Background of Al Qaeda Al Qaeda is led by Osama bin Laden, who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. His family was very rich and respected by Saudi royal household and the public.
Until September 11, 2001 public security was not very hard to bypass. On this horrific day in history not only was the United States shaken, but also every country in the world surrounding it. Airport security had failed the nation and had hence led to the event, which is now known as the “9/11 terrorist attacks.” Four planes had been hijacked the morning of the attacks with the first plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Next came the second plane into the South Tower. The third plane then hit the western face of the Pentagon. Finally, the fourth plane landed in a field in Pennsylvania, but it was originally targeted for the White House (Kean). As a result of this event, airport security around the world has been tightened. America was targeted in retaliation of America’s support to Israel throughout the Persian Gulf War. This group was also known as al Qaeda (“9/11 attacks”). By studying the causes and effects of 9/11 people can be more aware of their surrounding and feel much more safe.
“O’Hare Airport Debuts Full-Body Scanner in Chicago.” UPI Photo Collection. 2010. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 17. January. 2014.
To prevent tragedies like 9/11 from taking its toll on the United States, terrorism needs to be thought about still to this day. One quote that proves this point is, “In 2001, the federal commission warned that terrorists could get weapons that could cause mass destruction. Congress needs to work on the integrated governmental structures to better the nation's security” (Augustine). The nation's security can help with the destruction of weapons that are dangerous to the U.S. This can cause more attacks like 9/11 and create a larger threat to the population.