Date of Conferral
2020
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Criminal Justice
Advisor
Melanye Smith
Abstract
AbstractFor local law enforcement and local emergency managers, the threat of terrorist attacks in their communities is real. There are no anti-terrorism/counterterrorism strategies that are taught and used by local agencies. The purpose of this qualitative grounded theory study was to explore how small and midsize local law enforcement and emergency management departments prevent and interdict terrorism before it happens in their communities. Multiple streams theory and routine activities theory were used to guide the study. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with 10 participants from small and midsize agencies in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. Findings from constant comparative data analysis indicated that these agencies used a combination of intelligence gathering, information sharing, vulnerable target protection, and deterrence strategies to prevent terrorist incidents in their jurisdictions. Findings may be used law enforcement to prevent terrorist attacks, saves lives, and make communities safer resulting in positive social change.
Recommended Citation
Schneeberger, Todd Andrew, "Counterterrorism Strategies Used by Local Law Enforcement Agencies and Emergency Management Departments" (2020). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 9642.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/9642
