Writing assignment (essay): “Explain how law enforcement agencies adjusted their operations after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and discuss the role of local police in providing front-line response leadership during homeland security incidents.” 1. Student used standard essay format: Introduction/Body/Conclusion. 2. Student demonstrated proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, citation style, etc. 3. Student demonstrated an understanding of course content and key concepts, as discussed in the text. 4. Student was able to examine, assess, evaluate, and/or analyze course content and key concepts. 5. Student provided a clear and well-developed response to the question. All work must be free of any form of plagiarism. Put written answers into your own words. Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from the textbook. Sources are listed in two places. The first, a citation, is briefly listed within your answer. This includes identifying information that directs the reader to your list of references at the end of your writing assignment. The second, a reference, is at the end of your work in the list of references section. All sources cited should follow APA style and provide enough identifying information so that the reader can access the original material. Consider the impact of weather patterns and weather change upon national security / homeland security. Please review the article: The World’s Largest Floods, Past and Present-Their Causes and Magnitudes. U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1254, Reston, VA, 2004, pp. 13. Available at http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/2004/circ1254/. Can you see how such weather events can be a cause for Homeland Security concerns? The risk of a ‘dirty bomb’ is one that threatens the US Homeland, visit one or more of the following agencies and research further about the agency’s preparation for managing an RDD – Radiological Dispersal Device: Department of Energy: www.energy.gov; 202-586-4940 Department of Health and Human Services: www.hhs.gov; 202-690-6343 Department of Homeland Security: www.dhs.gov; 202-282-8010 Department of Justice: www.usdoj.gov; 202-514-2007 Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov; 202-564-9828 Federal Bureau of Investigation: www.fbi.gov; 202-324-3691 Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov; 202-646-4600 National Nuclear Security Administration: www.nnsa.doe.gov; 202-586-7371 Nuclear Regulatory Commission: www.nrc.gov; 301-415-8200 Transportation Security Administration: www.tsa.gov/public/; 571-227-2829 Source Textbook: (S) Understanding Homeland Security Gus Martin, 2019 Sage Publication ISBN.13: 978-1-544-35580-1