Problem
For this case study, review the terrorist attacks of Benghazi and discuss the reactions to the attack as well as the perpetrators, and discuss how such an attack may be prevented in the future.
A. Select and provide a summary of the Benghazi terrorist attack.
B. Identify and describe the perpetrators. Think about the questions below.
a. What is their history?
b. Do they attack only American interests?
c. Where do they originate?
d. Is it a group or a single individual?
e. What are their goals?
f. How do they finance their terror?
C. Describe how the law enforcement community responded to the attacks to include the actions taken. Think about the questions below.
a. Did the United States pass any new laws?
b. Were the borders closed?
c. Was travel suspended?
d. Did a manhunt ensue?
e. Was there a shootout?
f. Was the community in danger?
g. Was the perpetrator apprehended; how?
h. What other strategies were used (e.g., technology, information sharing)?
D. Explain how such an attack may be prevented in the future. Think about the questions below.
a. What actions could the law enforcement community implement to thwart such attacks?
b. Could the community become involved in prevention efforts; if yes, how?
c. Could technology play a role?
d. Would the use of American allies be applicable?
e. Would knowledge of how they gain their weapons assist the counterterrorism efforts?
f. Could this type of attack occur again in the future, and is it probable?
g. Is this group still a threat; why, or why not?