No one can deny that the United States is bothered by numerous terrorist and criminal threats from different directions.As the globe central power and the center of liberal democratic and capitalist ideology, different groups are aiming to bring down or at least damage this huge player. In this age wherein threats and dangers are lurking in every streets and alleys of United States, the government will be having a difficulty in keeping these threats at bay on its own.
In this sense, the task and duty of protecting our country is no longer exclusive to the United States government.Though the government will still play an important role in containing the threats, the citizens will have a task of assisting the government in this vital function. Citizens will no longer be passive spectators which are helpless in times of crisis, crimes and attacks but rather a very important element in securing the United States.Today more than ever, our age wherein there are numerous innovations in communications and technology had managed to provide the citizens a better capability in helping to secure the country and the population against crimes and attacks.Today, different policing agencies of the government are using the technology of SMS, email and internet etc. to accumulate information that will help them to prevent and solve crimes and threats.
Emergency hotlines such as 911 and the recent launch of Tipsoft SMS are programs that will arm citizens the capability to report crimes or possible attacks through the click of some buttons using their telephones and cellphones. At the same time, these programs ensure the safety of the citizen reporters because of the anonymity of the messages.As realized by many intelligence officers, intelligence does not really come from advanced technological gadgets. Real and viable intelligence comes from the people, from the local citizens and communities who are really present in the crime areas. Today more than ever, we can be able to take advantage of technology to be able to maximize one of our greatest assets in protecting the security of the country, out citizens.ReferencesTipsoft (2008) Tipsoft SMS.
Tipsoft. Web. Accessed. 3 May 2010. Retrieved http://www.smscrimetips.com/
