It is clear that all local port authorities, including the terrorists, had precise information on the Cole's movements.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Navigating new naval threats

In the absence of a federal role, it has fallen to state and local authorities to come to grips with the terrorists in their communities.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Muslims Against America

Local police are closer to the communities that harbor terrorists and have greater resources to track down leads.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Policing in an Age of Terror: Prevention is Best