The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, thrust local law enforcement in the United States into a new age of domestic security. The nation was stunned and shocked at the loss of life and the devas...

On October 10, 2003, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge approved the Initial National Response Plan (INRP), an interim plan designed to help develop a unified approach to domestic incident man...

It is clear that the September 11 attacks have had a profound impact on the manner in which law enforcement agencies view their responsibilities and duties. In the ensuing two years, state and local l...