The events of September 11 changed the face of our country. It is every American's responsibility to fight terrorism. Although it is the role of law enforcement to defeat terrorists and bring them to justice, with the right information, every citizen can play a vital role in helping to prevent terrorism.
All levels of law enforcement are faced with new challenges, and they must have the training and resources they need to help prevent any future tragedies caused by foreign or domestic terrorists. State and local governments also face new challenges, including finding ways to quickly disseminate threat information and rally first responders in the event of an attack. They must also learn new ways to work with the community to gather and assess information about potential terrorist operations and integrate counter-terrorism measures into everyday law enforcement operations. BJA is committed to working with all levels of government to help them prevent, disrupt, and halt terrorist acts before they occur.
- BJA will continue to support the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program, which teaches law enforcement about counter-terrorism measures that work at the community level.
- Along with the Office for Domestic Preparedness, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the COPS Office, the National Institute of Justice, and the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, BJA will continue to coordinate counter-terrorism training efforts to avoid duplication, meet emerging needs, and ensure consistent and appropriate training information.
- In coordination with the National Crime Prevention Council, BJA has published and will continue to promote the Citizen's Preparedness Guide. This guide teaches citizens how to prevent and prepare for terrorist acts and other emergencies.
- Because of the tragedy of September 11, it is more important than ever that state and local governments quickly exchange information with law enforcement and first responders. BJA will work with the Regional Information Sharing Systems Program to provide states and local governments and officers charged with homeland security issues with secure communications networks that will allow them to share information and issue alerts with ease.
Related Publications
State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) HTML or PDF
This program brief discusses SLATT topics, research, issues and curriculum development, and technical assistance. The program's courses are designed for state and local law enforcement executives, command personnel, intelligence officers, investigators, training directors, and prosecutors.
For more BJA publications, visit our Publications database.
Related Web Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Counter-Terrorism Training and Resources for Law Enforcement
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
For more links, search our Related Web Sites database.
Training
For detailed information on federally sponsored anti-terrorism training, visit BJA's Law Enforcement Training database.
