Having well-developed protocols on issues of security, as well as utilizing such well-developed protocols as part of a strategy in attending to security issues, and periodically reviewing such utilized security protocols as time passes-by in order to increase efficiency is the most enduring way to keep enriching the practices of , and in strengthening US homeland security. Due to lack of a single security protocol that could be utilized effectively in attending to all issues pertaining to security, the US government has continued to developing new security protocols, and equally deploys Existing Security Instruments (ESI) such as the…
After the September 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers, the United States government reacted quickly in order to increase the aviation safeties at the local airports (Robert W. Poole, 2012). Congress designed the Transport Security Administration (TSA) in November 2001 (Chris Edwards, 2013) with the main purpose of protecting the nation’s transportation system acting as an efficient and effective counterterrorist organization through screening of passengers at the airports (TSA, 2001). However, due to some problems and monopoly on behalf of the TSA, some airports such as San Francisco International Airport (SFO) were demanding and were granted a private airport security screening contract from…
The government didn't oversee the airport screenings, it was private companies that would oversee them. Before: The FAA, (The Federal Aviation Administration) allowed many things such as 4 inch blades, baseball bats, darts, scissors and more were allowed on the plane. These items were not considered threatening to the FAA. Laws didn't forbid people from carrying them aboard, and it would be difficult to identify them without stronger metal detectors than they had. After the attacks, all these items were banned from bringing on a plane.…
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have forever changed the security measures taken at all airport/ airlines across America. The tragedy that unfolded on this day, called for improvement of our airport security. Following the September 11th terrorist attacks, new policies, procedures, management, and tightened airport/airline security were put into place.…
Before the attacks on the World Trade Center, airports security was fairly simple. For instance, passengers only had to show your ID and passengers were allowed to bring sharp objects on board such as: penknives, box cutters, and sharp scissors. Passengers were also allowed to walk through security with their shoes on, a belt on, or even a drink in their hand. Whereas now, we have adopted a new form of security called the Transportation Security Administration. Security now stops you at every checkpoint and you have to show your ID. Also, you cannot carry sharp objects onto the plane. You now have to take off your shoes and belt, and have them ran through a metal detector. Another key point is that passengers are not allowed to have liquids above 3.4 ounces when going through the checkpoints. Special items such as laptops must be pulled out of the luggage. One of the most noticeable changes is the need to arrive at the airport early. The United Airlines website, for example, suggested airport arrival times include this recommendation for Los Angeles International: “Customers with checked baggage should arrive 2 hours before flight…
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 established the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. The perview of The Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks within the United Sates. In addition, the department is also responsible for helping to maintain economic stability and prevent drug trafficking, especially when it relates to terrorism.…
The days after the attack all flights were grounded and many people were stuck with no way to travel. This was an immediate reaction to the attacks but the long-term change was in airport security. Airports security became a top priority and many needed to feel safe flying again. The government provided funds for airport security to start running background checks and checked baggage much more heavily to improve safety. In the wake of the attacks the government also created a new department and released a new act. The Department of Homeland Security was created after the attacks and its stated missions involve anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management. The department of Homeland Security was designed to combat terrorism so another attack would not happen on United states…
“7:59 am – American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 with 92 people aboard, takes off from Boston’s Logan International Airport en route to Los Angeles. 8:14 am – United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 with 65 people aboard, takes off from Boston; it is also headed to Los Angeles. 8:19 am – Flight attendants aboard Flight 11 alert ground personnel that the plane has been hijacked; American Airlines notifies the FBI. 8:20 am – American Airlines Flight 77 takes off from Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, D.C. The Boeing 757 is headed to Los Angeles with 64 people aboard” (9/11: Timeline of Events). Imagine being one of the passengers on the airplane, not knowing what was going on and about to happen. No one knew that this was going to be a very significant moment in America's history (9/11 Attacks). This group of terrorists were about to change the future of airline security. To highlight this point, “The death toll for the day, excluding the perpetrators, was estimated at 2,973. It included 2,749 at the World Trade Center, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 in a related occurrence in Pennsylvania” (September 11, 2001 Events). So many innocent people died this terrible day and this could have been prevented with tighter security at airports. This could have not happened if everyone was searched before boarding an aircraft and the…
The Department of Homeland Security are wide-ranging, and their goal is clear: “A safer, more secure America, which is resilient against terrorism and other potential threats.” The three key concepts form the foundation of our national homeland security strategy designed to achieve this vision: The three are as follows 1) Security 2), Resilience 3), Custom and Exchange. These concepts drive broad areas of activity that the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) process defines as homeland security missions. It prevent, to protect, to respond, and recover, as well as to build in security, to ensure resilience, and to facilitate customs and exchange. The responsibility falls on hundreds of thousands of people from across the federal government, state, local, tribal, and territorial…
The events that took place on September 11th 2001 showed America that we need to expect the unexpected and prepare for the future. On this day, 19 terrorists from a group called al-Qaeda hijacked 4 commercial passenger planes. Two of them were crashed into the Twin Towers of New York City’s World Trade Center. The third plane was crashed into The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane they say was intended to be crashed into the White House itself, but the plane landed in Pennsylvania instead. Following 9/11, the U.S. government took many steps to try to make the country safer, such as heightened airport security, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Patriot Act.…
The attack on September eleventh ”led the nation to spend more than a trillion dollars, by one estimate, to erect a homeland security apparatus alone” (Grier). The United States government has poured fundings into trying to find more groups and into understanding the middle eastern culture and lives. There have been alterations in security measures in airports ever since the tragic day of September 11th. Even though Osama bin Laden has been killed, people still realize that the terrorist group itself is not completely gone so it is still important to keep these same security checks at our airports. Americans will not let their country and home be attacked one more time. They will not let their family and friends be attacked and murdered by some guy who founded a group designed to kill innocent…
9/11 was a wake up call that the security needed to change. Ever since airports were created, both the airports and flight security have been an area of struggle and concern for the United States government. The government went to the Federal Aviation Administration and passed many bills to insure the safeness of airports and planes following the event of 9/11.The cooperation had regulation about bringing specific things onto your carry on and in your checked bag. People felt as though some of the regulation were unnecessary and overbearing. Before 9/11 an airport would not have as strict security, but would have some security. With the new security came new technology as well, the technology was good and bad. For example, some changes are that officers in the past did have to go thought the same precautions as they do now. Now people in the airport have to take their shoes, jewelry and anything that could be able to harm another person, or something you could store something illegal or outlawed in. But some people have a differnt opinions and feel that these new procaustion arent that bad, or even better. “I actually prefer to get body scanned versus a pat down. I find the body scan to be a little less personal”-Bruce Kornfeld The changes that all the airports made impacts the government's financial stand greatly. The amount of money the government…
The primary purpose of this essay is to critique the United States homeland security system and its capabilities to meet both the new issues and future challenges. Besides, this exposition will address and analyze the existing efforts of apparent dichotomy that are crucial to homeland security on one hand while maintaining civil liberties on the other side.…
One of the events prior to 9/11 that I believe also significantly contributed to shaping homeland security in the present was the Cold War. The differences between the Cold War and the War on Terror were of course the time, the place, and the people who were involved but the main difference were the cause of each war. The U.S. got involved with Korea and Vietnam because the US wanted to stop the spread of communism coming from countries like the U.S.S.R. The US declared war against Afghanistan because of terrorist actions of 9/11 to stop the spread of terrorism in the future. Reasons like these are what shaped the homeland security program, Americans fear that there are people out there who will directly and/or indirectly harm this country.…
After the attacks on 9/11 “With the goal of strengthening border security, the Bush Administration created the Department of Homeland Security in 2002, a cabinet-level office that merged 22 government agencies”(Green). Homeland security was put into place to ensure the safety of Americans after the attacks on September 11. This was a positive change in American culture because these changes gave Americans a sense of security instead of fear of another attack. Along with Homeland security, the transportation security act was also put into place because of 9/11. According to Green, “Created in the wake of the attacks, the TSA is tasked with instituting new security procedures and managing screening at every commercial airport checkpoint in the country”. The creation of tsa ensures all Americans that 9/11 will never happen again. Where some might find its procedures inconvenient it is a necessity to ensure the safety of everyone flying. Both of these programs ensure American citizens that an event like 9/11 will most likely never happen again. Because of these programs Americans can finally “sleep…