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.
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Two decades after 9/11 reshaped intelligence sharing, evolving threats and fading collaboration are exposing gaps that law enforcement must urgently rebuild
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
Oscars executive producer Raj Kapoor said those working on the show always “monitor what’s going on in the world” and “have the support of the FBI and the LAPD”
FBI Director Kash Patel has called the Texas case the first time a material support to terrorism charge has targeted people accused of being antifa members
West Bloomfield PD Chief Dale Young stated that after a 911 call reported an active shooter at Temple Israel, officers were on the scene in less than five minutes and immediately cleared the building
Authorities say law enforcement agencies are reviewing preparedness plans as tensions with Iran escalate
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled the suspect while Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward a lit improvised explosive device to protect nearby protesters
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face numerous federal charges, including a terror charge and using a weapon of mass destruction charge, after the weekend incident outside the mayor’s mansion
The encrypted message was relayed across multiple countries and could have been intended for clandestine operatives with the proper key, authorities say
The Shots Fired hosts analyze the rapid NYPD response and the broader security concerns raised by the demonstration outside Gracie Mansion
An individual in a crowd of counterprotesters threw two devices at protesters participating in a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event
While officials report no credible threats, major police agencies are increasing patrols at religious, diplomatic and community sites as a precaution
As threats grow more complex, police leaders must treat special event planning as a continuous, intelligence-driven discipline
With major events becoming bigger, riskier and more complex, law enforcement agencies are turning to integrated, real-time tools to manage air and ground threats
The suspect crashed a vehicle into cruisers and stabbed a Florence Township officer repeatedly in the chest; the officer was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest
What law enforcement can do right now to address malicious drone activity, even as legislation struggles to keep pace
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
Six converging forces will shape how agencies operate, communicate and earn trust in an increasingly volatile public safety environment
As threats escalate on open campuses, law enforcement leaders are expected to prevent tragedy without the authority, intelligence or institutional support required to succeed
Explosive incidents force difficult calls that many police executives and elected leaders are unprepared to make. Understanding bomb squad operations before a crisis can prevent hesitation, confusion and unnecessary risk
Hundreds of Chinese-made drones once destined for destruction will be flown and shot down in a SOCOM effort to fast-track counter-drone tactics
Cases remain ongoing against others also charged in the attack, which left an Alvarado Police Department officer wounded in the neck
As cartels adopt military-style tactics and technology, law enforcement must adapt training, coordination and awareness to meet a growing domestic threat
In Springfield, Missouri, police, fire and public works crews teamed up to roll out mobile vehicle barriers for a packed downtown Halloween celebration
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
The Department of Homeland Security said it would restore the funding to the NYPD, FDNY, Port Authority and other New York state agencies that were cut
Greater Manchester Police said the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
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