This article examines the point of view of the police officers and how they are prepared for a terrorist attack. A statewide conference conducted in Ohio consisted of law enforcement agencies from all the counties in Ohio State. The conference facilitators developed the top four priority questions regarding the preparedness of local law enforcement and additional first responders (Donnermeyer, 2002). Law enforcement indicated the need for protective equipment in order to effectively respond to an act of terrorism. Protective equipment gear is a high priority according to the police officers (Donnermeyer, 2002). Certified training was another high priority police officers listed in order to be ready. The training would include training to use of equipment and also on the chain of command. The third indicated readiness is that in the event terrorism should strike, in order for police staff and personnel to know what to do, policy and procedures must be proactively established. Law enforcement did recognize that the police budget is not currently sufficient enough to purchase or maintain specialized equipment for terrorism (Donnermeyer, 2002). Law enforcement indicated the need for protective equipment in order to effectively respond to an act of terrorism. The role of local law enforcement in combating terrorism is one of the many components when protecting the people of the United States. We must feel safe, and according to this article law enforcement officers have the ability to make important decisions regarding terrorist related situations (Donnermeyer, 2002). The role of local law enforcement in combating terrorism is one of the many components when protecting the people of the United States. We must feel safe, and according to this article law enforcement officers have the ability to make important decisions regarding terrorist related situations. However, in order to effectively carry-out the warnings and possible terrorist attac