CRIJ Tarleton State University CRIJ 3340 Explain your choices in this scenario

The central issue in “Local Police and Homeland Security” revolves around how local law enforcement has changed and been challenged by its roles in homeland security. The shift from crime prevention and investigation to data collection in the name of homeland security has not been simple or easy. Many issues and questions must be addressed by local law enforcement and the communities they serve. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following questions. Some law enforcement activities, such as gathering information about organizations and people, are done in the name of homeland security. How might these become problematic when engaged in by local police? How has the threat of terrorism changed local law enforcement, and how might these changes impact civil liberties on a local level?