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How did the tragic events of September 11, 2001, redefine the mission, role, and functioning of law enforcement

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This solution explains how the events of September 11, 2001 changed the role, mission, and functioning of law enforcement.

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Due to the 9-11 attacks, we have seen law enforcement change in a few different ways. One of the main changes has been an intense, drastically increased focus on security. We now have special divisions at various levels of law enforcement, including the federal, state and local levels. Homeland security, law enforcement units specializing in terrorism and other such departments have appeared throughout the nation. Training has also been a main focus for law enforcement. One of best tools that ...

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