American Police Departments have evolved through several eras in which the police had different orientations or emphasized different aspects of their overall mission. The 9/11 terrorist attacks have substantially changed policing. However it has been several years since the attacks and the United States has not experienced another significant attack. 

In what direction do you this the American police should proceed? How much emphasis should the police place on homeland security given that citizens and communities have numerous expectations that must be met? 

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