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Local Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Efforts: A State Level Case Study
Title: Local Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Efforts: A State Level Case Study
Date: May 9, 2007
Author: William Pelfrey Jr.
Institution: Journal of Criminal Justice
Bibliographic Entry: Pelfrey, William. “Local Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Efforts: A State Level Case Study.” Journal of Criminal Justice. Vol. 35, Iss. 3, May-June 2007, pg. 313-321.
Electronic Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6V75-4NP3P0G-4/2/2c90cae6b702080552d4f1ca1d65aa0f
Key Words: local law enforcement, terrorism prevention, census data, terrorism preparedness
Summary of Key Points, Issues, Conclusions:
“Although law enforcement agencies across the nation have assumed part of the responsibility in the fight against terrorism, significant confusion exists as to the role of local law enforcement. While some agencies have taken steps towards terrorism prevention, little data has been collected on which agencies have taken the greatest steps, how those agencies have changed, and how other agencies should direct their activity. This case study of law enforcement census data from a single state considered variations in terrorism preparedness and predictors of preparedness. Agency size, presence of funding, and other variables significantly predict levels of terrorism preparedness. Important policy implications such as the distribution of funding and which agencies should be working towards terrorism preparedness are discussed.”
Name of Researcher: Julie Curry
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University
Date Posted: April 1, 2008