First responders need to cultivate relationships with the different minority groups, businesses, churches, media outlets and medical facilities. Utilizing community policing enables local law enforcement to have open lines of communication with residents of minority communities, and gives law enforcement the opportunity to walk among the citizens and build rapport with them (Policing Terrorism Brief 2). Being aware of what is going on in the community will help first responders protect the health and safety of individuals within their …show more content…
The goal in countering and responding to a terrorist attack is to save lives and minimize the damage inflicted. Understandably there really isn’t a successful response to a terrorist attack. If first responders use the described steps of having situational awareness, gathering intelligence and planning and training they will be better prepared. Knowing what types of responses to expect from different agencies increase the chances for mitigating the damage done. First responders must know beforehand the steps to counter and respond to terrorist attacks to protect lives, property and US National