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    In 2001, the Private Security Industries Act passed into UK legislation. This created the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The legislation introduced new controls on activities within the security industry. The act introduced a licensing system for certain roles known as licensable activities and are determined by individual roles. These are spilt into two categories, Frontline and Non-Frontline roles. Frontline licensable activities are for individuals that are operating under contract services

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    The Social Security Act grew out of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Committee on Economic Security and was signed into law in August of 1935 (Martin & Weaver, 2005). The Act created several programs that provide income security to the old-age, unemployed, and families with children (Martin & Weaver, 2005). The original Act allowed for provisions to research health insurance, but the Medicare program would not exist until 30 years later (Martin & Weaver, 2005). In the early 1930’s the United States

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    talk about some general idea of the securities exchange act of 1934. Firstly, in response for the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Securities exchange act of 1934 was established on June 6,1934, is a law governing the secondary trading of securities in the United States of America. The act of 1934 and related statutes form the basis of regulation of the financial markets and their participants in the united states. The main purposes of the Securities and Exchange Acts is to prevent the insider stock price

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    looked at fertilizer as a weapon, particularly those containing ammonium nitrate. The Ammonium Nitrate Security Program shows how far the United States has progressed by regressing when the issue of terrorism is presented into the conversation. Terrorists are using readily available tools which can be purchased legally without knowledge of law enforcement personnel. The Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 also reflected a commitment to

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    Two months after the 9/11 attacks, congress passed Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and federalized airports. Prior to 9/11 airport security was outsourced to private companies with very lackadaisical regulations. The TSA and the Federal Air Marshall Service (FAMs). 9/11 affected all aspects of travel, even railways. Since 9/11there have been multiple attacks against transit systems including Moscow, Madrid and London by terrorist

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    A Summary of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ASCI 254 12/12/14 Ryan Hoffman Abstract The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is a far-reaching act of legislation that was created in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. The bill was sponsored by Richard Armey of Texas and received final congressional approval on November 19th, 2002, and signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 25th, 2002. The Homeland Security Act was one of the largest government

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    the Air Transportation Security Act was passed mandating the screening of passengers and any carry-on property at U.S. airports to ensure the safety of all passengers. After the terroristic attack against the twin towers, in 2001, there was an increase in the amount of precaution for greater security throughout the United States. As result, the Transportation Security Administration was put in the position of taking over responsibility for airport screening. Many new security measures were implemented

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    This paper will talk about six Acts/Laws which are implied for the advancement of society and encourage the work process, keep up the protection of each individual citizen of the nation, provide legitimate rights to the labors/workers, right to cover intellectual property, open doors for money related foundations to grow their business, and keep up the information security and integrity. FISMA ISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) appeared when Congress understood the

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    The Social Security Act, also formally referenced as the “Old Age Survivor, and Disability Insurance” is universal, federal social welfare policy that works to provide a fundamental right to a pension in old age and unemployment insurance. It was enacted in 1935 and initially established a pension system for old people based on employer and employee contributions. Changes to this policy later extended the system to include other dependent groups such as children and the disabled. This policy

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    Additionally, how did the Homeland Security Act of 2002 change the structure of CBP? The Homeland Security Act of 2002 changed the structure of many organizations and agencies within the law enforcement realm. The horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 brought to light the many shortcomings our country had when it came to the gathering on intelligence, information sharing and the overall response and protection of the country. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is a direct reflection and

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