The United States Department of Homeland Security An Overview
by CW Productions Ltd.; White, Richard A., Editor; Markowski, Tina; Collins, KevinEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-08-24
Publisher(s): Pearson Learning Solutions
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Summary
The United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview, 2Eis the single source to help you understand the Department of Homeland Security. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Departmentrs"s history, mission, organization, and programs designed to reduce Americars"s vulnerability to attack and quickly recover from disaster. Learn about: The Terrorist Threat Natural Disasters Homeland Security Strategy Intelligence & Warning Critical Infrastructure Protection Border and Transportation Security Domestic Counterterrorism Emergency Preparedness & Response Defending Against Catastrophic Threats First Responders State & Local Fusion Centers The National Guard Homeland Securityrs"s Past Homeland Securityrs"s Future This book takes a strategic look at the Department of Homeland Security and answers the key questions: "what is DHS?", "why do we need it?", and "how does it protect America?".
Table of Contents
Part I: Mission Requirement
Chapter 1: 9-11 Survivors ...............................................................................1
Chapter 2: 9-11 Attacks ................................................................................15
Chapter 3: 9-11 Analysis...............................................................................27
Chapter 4: Terrorist Threat ...........................................................................43
Chapter 5: Islamic Extremism .......................................................................53
Chapter 6: Catastrophic Terrorism................................................................63
Chapter 7: Natural Disasters.........................................................................81
Part II: Organization Development
Chapter 8: US National Security .................................................................101
Chapter 9: Combating Terrorism ................................................................115
Chapter 10: DHS Origins ............................................................................131
Chapter 11: Homeland Security Strategy ...................................................141
Chapter 12: DHS Organization ...................................................................157
Part III: Critical Mission Areas
Chapter 13: Intelligence & Warning ............................................................177
Chapter 14: Border & Transportation Security............................................197
Chapter 15: Domestic Counterterrorism .....................................................209
Chapter 16: Critical Infrastructure Protection..............................................223
Chapter 17: Defending Against Catastrophic Threats ................................239
Chapter 18: Emergency Preparedness & Response ..................................267
Part IV: Critical Mission Components
Chapter 19: U.S. Secret Service.................................................................293
Chapter 20: U.S. Coast Guard....................................................................309
Chapter 21: Border Patrol ...........................................................................323
Chapter 22: Transportation Security Administration ...................................339
Chapter 23: Immigration & Customs...........................................................351
Chapter 24: Federal Emergency Management Agency..............................363
Chapter 25: Science & Technology ............................................................387
Part V: Critical Partners
Chapter 26: Federal Partners .....................................................................411
Chapter 27: Intelligence Community...........................................................423
Chapter 28: State, Local, & Tribal Partners ................................................439
Chapter 29: First Responders.....................................................................455
Chapter 30: National Guard ........................................................................475
Part VI: Reflections
Chapter 31: Looking Back...........................................................................489
Chapter 32: Looking Ahead ........................................................................507
Appendices
Appendix A: Glossary .................................................................................525
Appendix B: Bibliography............................................................................535
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