Citation

Giblin MJ, Schafer JA, Burruss GW. Crim. Justice Policy Rev. 2009; 20(3): 274-289.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0887403408323762

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examines the perceived risk of a terrorist attack, terrorism preparedness activities, and organizational capacity in over 500 Illinois law enforcement agencies. Survey results show that the perceived risk of an attack is relatively low but organizations are taking steps to prepare for large-scale emergencies. The study also found that perceptions of risk predicted the level of preparedness activities and that an organizational leader's confidence in his or her organization's ability to respond to a terrorist incident is influenced by the number of preparedness measures taken. Implications of the research are explored.