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T he tragic events of 11 September 2001, and the subsequent anthrax letter contaminations had drastic effects on many aspects of US society. Terrorism became the most significant threat to national security because of its real and potential damage to our infrastructure, economy, and people. In response to this challenge, federal authorities began actively implementing comprehensive strategies a...