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This paper covers how The Department of Homeland Security combats domestic terrorism in the United States. It takes into account the terrorist problems, factions involved and the counter measured imposed. This paper also takes into account the critics levied on the policies outlined in the Department of Homeland Security and solution propositions. The paper achieves this through the Socratic approach which mainly capitalizes on a debating argument that enhances critical thinking on the matters at hand. Various terrorist organizations are reviewed, their ideologies explained and solution to their grievances explained. Also, the overall assumption on the relationship between …show more content…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was formulated by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296), which was later signed into law on November 25, 2002. This new department consisted of the merging of 22 governmental agencies. This was effected on March 1, 2003 as a remedy to avoid the repeat of the September 11 attacks. The government also wanted to pacify the panics caused by the attack on the citizens. Although the DHS does not include security functions from the federal government, it still houses the Departments of Justice, State, Defense and Transportation. In the broad definition of homeland security, some aspects of crime and justice could arguably be included. Monitoring of money transfers, roles of the military in law enforcement, human trafficking, foreign trade, money laundering and foreign policies have implications for the establishment of homeland security policies, Trumellini …show more content…
This movement is not as violent as such but the FBI is not taking any chances. The organization is accountable for the destruction of multimillion properties by its purported members. A good example is the arson attack in Fort Collins that destroyed numerous homes and condominiums. Various reports have been filed against the group including assault, rape, looting and vandalism. The FBI has also noted that leaders of the OWS openly incite their members to lead a violent campaign in pursuit of economic freedom and the execution of former President George W. Bush.
In conclusion, the counter terrorism policies, if well implemented, will be highly effective in the war on terror. This can be fostered through proper frameworks, monitoring, research and sufficient funding of counterterrorism policies. It calls for a strong and efficient classification of terrorist cells in order to prevent attacks at the planning