Security in a Post September 11th World

Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 dramatically changed the security policy of the United States. September 11, 2001 was a notorious day that changed the United States in many ways. After this notorious day, many people live afraid of another big attack. After the attack, the National Terrorist Attack Council (aka 9/11 Committee) was established. One of the tasks proposed to the 9/11 committee is to provide recommendations aimed at preventing future attacks.

After the September 11 attack, the United States improved the defense against terrorism. The newly established Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Traffic Safety Authority (TSA), and National Terrorism Control Center (NCTC) are responsible for the security of airports and other immigration destinations, as well as various symbolic and soft targets We are working on strengthening. For example, in the 2015 test, Secret Homeland Security investigators were able to fraud a simulated attack on the TSA checkpoint and banned 67 weapons 70 times. New protection measures and private security companies founded by the police station have strengthened many potential targets

Since September 11, many states and local governments are faced with problems such as lower incomes and higher security costs. According to a survey of 400 people conducted by the National Cities Alliance, since September 11, security has improved in one third of the United States, regional economy, income, and public confidence are declining. In addition, because the National Governors Association estimates that the national budget gap in 2002 is between $ 40 billion and $ 50 billion, it is unlikely that states will take expensive homeland security initiatives without federal government assistance It is becoming increasingly difficult.

Following the September 11, 2001 attack, the government immediately implemented some enforcement measures to protect our national security. In 2002, the "border security strengthening and visa reform law" was passed, and a new document verification method was created at the time of entering the United States from other countries and more rigorous security checkpoint. In 2006, a bill was passed that allowed the construction of an 850 mile fence along the border between the US and Mexico. The history of immigration policies shows that a clear model of policy decisions meets the needs of the economy and there is a fear of others after that. During the period when the economy was growing rapidly and cheap labor was needed to satisfy certain industries, immigrants were welcomed to extend both hands to enter the United States. The sharp increase in immigration caused by the subsequent economic recession later fueled the fears of Americans and politicians who closed the border and abandoned immigrants.