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Law, in various forms, that a court must follow in deciding a case. Primary authority mainly consists of statutes, decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, and all judicial decisions handed down by the same court or a higher court within the same judicial system. Cross-references |
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But the likelihood that jihadists will continue to operate mainly in cities in which civilian agencies retain primary authority over security, coupled with the negative effects that the Western application of military force can have on Muslim perceptions and the "war of ideas", suggests that the utility of SOF in the domain of counter-terrorism will probably remain limited, even if the generally greater deniability of special operations makes them more attractive than conventional warfare. We should continue to utilize LAPD officers to handle specialized situations and remain the primary authority in keeping us safe from a terrorist attack at LAX. Primary authority to make operational decisions, currently held by the head of each center, will be delegated to the head of each office within each center to achieve an autonomous operational structure through which each office can make more decisions. |
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