CJ 310 Module Two Assignment
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CJ 310 Module Two Assignment Template
Type of Attack
Name of Pre-9/11 Attack
U.S. Response to Attack
Analysis of Impact of the Attack
Domestic
February 26, 1993, World Trade Center Bombing.
U.S. response/agencies and departments involved: In response to the domestic attack on February 26, 1993, at
the World Trade Center, the United States swiftly mobilized law enforcement agencies, primarily led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and its New York Joint Terrorism Task Force (Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d.). Recognizing the attack as terrorism, they began a comprehensive investigation involving around 700 FBI agents worldwide. Additionally, key suspects, including Mohammad Salameh, Nidal Ayyad, Mahmoud Abouhalima, and Ahmed Ajaj, were apprehended and convicted (Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d.). Moreover, the investigation also unveiled a broader terrorist plot targeting New York landmarks, which FBI agents unfoiled in June 1994. As ongoing investigations continued, the
Lesson(s) learned: The aftermath of 1993 attack on the World Trade Center taught
the United States the significance of comprehensive intelligence analysis in investigations, and the importance of international collaboration in combating terrorism. More specifically, following the apprehension of the four terrorists responsible,
the FBI continued to work together worldwide to uncover key leads, suspects, and evidence of future planning, linking the person responsible for orchestrating the attack on February 26, 1993, which resulted in the arrest of Ramzi Yousef (person
responsible) (Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d.). Additionally, the involvement of individuals with ties to Iraq, such as Abdul Rahman Yasin, highlighted the importance of the need to address global terrorist networks as a form of
counterterrorism and preventative measures aimed
Type of Attack
Name of Pre-9/11 Attack
U.S. Response to Attack
Analysis of Impact of the Attack
capture of the mastermind behind the bombing, Ramzi Yousef, in Pakistan (Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d.).
Legislation enacted: Anti-
Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (Martin, 2019). This legislation was enacted in response to the aftermath of this attack due to ongoing terrorist attacks occurring after 1993, resulting in the death of many Americans leading up to September 11, 2001.
at deterring terrorism on U.S. soil, while also accurately identifying those individuals responsible for such an attack (Mylroie, 2003).
International
October 12, 2000, USS Cole Bombing
U.S. response/agencies and departments involved: In response to the international attack on the USS Cole on October 12, 2000, the Federal Bureau of Investigation dispatched over 100 agents to Yemen from the Counterterrorism Division, FBI laboratory, and various other field offices (Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d.). Establishing a cooperative relationship with Yemen authorities, the FBI conducted extensive investigative efforts, including interviews and the analysis of physical evidence.
Lesson(s) learned: The aftermath of the USS Cole Bombing led to the discovery of terrorist networks, as well as the need for improved maritime security measures. For example, in a 2001 Congressional Research Service report, an in-depth analysis discovered that the USS Cole bombing underscored the importance of robust force-protection procedures for military assets stationed abroad (Naval History and Heritage Command, 2020). Resultingly, the USS Cole incident
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