Terrorism Prevention and Response

Because American cops are on the front lines in counterterrorism, the Terrorism Prevention and Response topic page is updated with news and information to protect the homeland from all enemies, foreign and domestic. From lone wolf domestic terrorists to radical Islamist jihadists, terrorism existed in the U.S. long before 9/11 and will remain a looming threat.

NAVY Seal Team Six was accompanied on its mission by a body-armored K-9. The dog, which was airlifted to safety with the rest of its team, was trained to sniff out explosive booby-traps. Controversy: Dogs and the Muslim religion

In the wake of Osama bin Laden's death, police agencies around the U.S. have bolstered security. While the nation revels in the victory, police are approaching with "an abundance of caution." Ground Zero's heavy patrol