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On September 11, 2001, terrorists used hijacked airplanes as weapons to attack the United States. Two planes hit the World Trade Center towers in New York City. One plane flew into the side of the Pentagon. A fourth plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers stormed the cockpit. Nearly 3,000 people died in the attack.

Thousands of first responders answered the call that day to search for survivors amid the rubble, smoke and debris, with 343 firefighters ultimately perishing in the collapse of the Twin Towers and countless more succumbing to 9/11-related illnesses from working at Ground Zero.

Use this resource page to learn about developments in healthcare protections for 9/11 first responders, read the experiences of those who were there and stay current on counter-terrorism priorities for law enforcement.

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After enduring 13 hours in the World Trade Center rubble, Will Jimeno’s story of survival and Dominick Pezzulo’s ultimate sacrifice led LAPD officer Joe Cirrito into law enforcement
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This special episode of the Policing Matters podcast explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
During the attack, 72 law enforcement officers perished and hundreds more succumbed to related illnesses in the years that followed
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Kiara Badalamente, daughter of retired NYPD officer Joe Badalamente, reflects on how her work with 9/11 survivors has profoundly shaped her outlook on life and resilience
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
Sergeant Michael Kurinzi was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Elizabeth Police Department for 20 years