Local Preparedness for Terrorism: A View from Law Enforcement

Author: Donnermeyer Joseph F.  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1561-4263

Source: Police Practice and Research, Vol.3, Iss.4, 2002-01, pp. : 347-360

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Abstract

This article examines the views of the law enforcement community concerning critical issues related to local preparedness for possible terrorists' incidents. Information is derived from a statewide conference held on domestic preparedness in Ohio. Representatives from law enforcement agencies located in all 88 counties of the state attended the conference, and determined a set of top-five priority issues in response to four discussion questions: (1) critical equipment needs; (2) critical training needs; (3) critical internal issues; and (4) critical external issues.