Intelligence & Counterintelligence & Terrorism

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the primary responsibility of investigating cyber crimes and terrorism.

Cyber action teams (CATs)

Ch. 11

Globalization has substantially hindered our efforts to reduce terrorist financing

The 9/11 commission report advised that it is unlikely that terrorist funding can be stopped

Internal revenue service investigates terrorist financing with an emphasis on charitable organizations

Narcotic trades are an important business for terrorist organizations

Saudi Arabia is one of the US’s closest allies in the middle east

Real ID act – established national standard for driver’s license. Photo, birth, proof of SSN, residence

Ch. 12

The fact that we cannot accurately identify the number of illegal aliens currently living here demonstrates that we have had little control over the borders

Immigration policy is an issue that is separate from border control. Both issues should be approached simultaneously but separately

The problem from a HS perspective is that there is evidence that potential terrorists are illegally entering the US

We need to manage border risk, not eliminate it. A major problem with immigration is enduring the correct ID

Ch. 13

NRF = national response framework

DHS’s responsibility to clarify the roles and responsibilities of those who respond to catastrophes

Response is a layered action

Even though local authorities may receive support from state and federal officials, it may take time for that support to come

The secretary of defense authorizes the use of military assets in domestic catastrophes at the direction of the President

Prep, response, & recovery

Evaluate and improve is the final stage of response

FEMA is the primary agency responsible for recovery

The Stafford act provides the President the power to provide support to the states in such emergencies

Communication is essential to a well-coordinated and effective response

NIMS = National Incident Management System

Ch. 14

Community policing plays a key role in preventing terrorist attacks via fostering positive relations with the citizens and the collection of intelligence

Can play a key role in fighting terrorism and crime at the local level

Community policing can have a direct impact on the level of HS. Cooperation between the community and the police is essential to effective LE

Police are put in awkward situations as they attempt to balance immigration laws and gaining community cooperation

Intelligence info can come from a variety of sources

New York is ahead of other major cities