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2020SP Intro Homeland Security 06 February, 2020
Patriot Act On 09/11/2001, three very meticulous and pre-planned terrorist attacks struck the United States (U.), and of the three attempted terrorist attacks on 09/11/2011(28), two were successful. After the terrorist attacks on 09/11/2011, the U. and the George W. Bush (GWB), felt that it needed to strengthen our homeland security against both domestic and foreign terrorists, and lead to the created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on 11/25/2002(. Before the creation of DHS, a very controversial legislative bill passed by Congress and was signed into law on 10- 26-2001(82). The United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism, known as the Patriot Act. The controversial legislative bill was quickly signed into law, as the belief was that the U. intelligence had been very poor before the terrorist attacks on 09/11/2001. The purpose of the bill was with the focus on terrorism, and the prevention of any future homeland and foreign terrorist attacks. Many felt that the bill was very aggressive at the time, but the times called for such action. The bill allowed for transparency and open communication between the federal, states, and intelligence community, regarding any intelligence information about terrorists. There were ten key components of the Patriot Act, four of which were Information Sharing, “Sneak and Peek” warrants, Roving Wire Taps, and Access to Records (82).
“Sneak and Peek” warrants, allows for “delayed notice” (82) of searches for all businesses and homes without properly notifying any individual. A multitude of people believed that investigators already had the power to conduct secret covert probes into a potential domestic
and/or foreign terrorist, without their knowledge. The Patriot Act also allows for the use of the “Sneak and Peek” warrant, to be authorized for any crime no matter how minor it may be.
Information Sharing is a vital part of the Patriot Act, as it allows for the sharing of information between agency both at the federal and state level about criminal and intelligence investigations. Before 09/11/2001, there was minimal, if any, information shared between agencies that many feel led to the terrorist acts that could have been prevented. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), had direct knowledge two of the terrorist as they had made prior attacks, but did not share the information with the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) until a month before the terrorist attacks. Several existing procedures hindered the sharing of information that lead many to speculate, that investigators were impeded with their ability to share intelligence information.
Roving Wire Taps provides the ability to use one wiretap authorization on various devices disregarding the need for separate authorization. Roving Wiretaps can be used concurrently on PC, telephone, and any other device they would feel is necessary. This provides the government to deal with the most technologically polished terrorist.
Access to Records gives investigators the wherewithal to obtain any records during a foreign intelligence investigation. Investigators have access to all business records, books, papers, and other important sought-after documents in connection with any ongoing terror investigation.
With all the pros and lawfully allowed abilities of the Patriot Act, there are also cons and fear of long-term ramifications that have led to the Patriot Act being reauthorized numerous times. It strengthens the U. measures to detect, prevent, and prosecute the financing of terrorism. The expanded surveillance authority regarding what the government could perform.
Act when it comes to our everyday privacy, the benefits of the Patriot Act outweigh those concerns to an extent, and help the various agencies in obtaining vital information on any would be terrorist, and provide the evidence obtained to prosecute terrorist to the full extent of the law. Can the Patriot Act be tweaked to appease some individuals, yes, but when a terrorist is planning, plotting, and ultimately follows through with his/her intentions, some will wish, that something was done prior to the attacks and the Patriot Act provides those legal abilities to the lawyer, investigators, and agencies. Our safety as a nation is the ultimately daily goal.
Works Cited
Nemeth, Charles P. Homeland Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice, Third Edition 3rd Edition. Boca Raton: Taylor and Francis Group, LLC, 2106. Print.
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