What is community policing and how can it help reduce the risks associated with terrorism?
Spelman: A big part of community policing is getting the community involved in policing themselves and working more closely with police than they ever have before in catching crooks, preventing crime, and maintaining order. In the event of a terrorist incident, law enforcement officers will have two jobs. The first is to deal with the terrorist incident itself. The second is to deal with the public’s anxiety and maintain public order. The TIPPS training gives police officers specific, detailed information as to what citizens can do to prevent terrorist attacks. It also deals with the bigger issue of what citizens can do in the event that an attack takes place. The idea is to use people’s fears to motivate them to take appropriate action. Taking action gives them a chance to take control of their fears. It reduces anxiety and risk. What kind of actions should citizens take to prepare for a terrorist incident? Spelman: The same measures taken to deal with natural disasters. People need t
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