Homeland Security : The Essentials

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ISBN: 9780124158030 | 012415803X
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Copyright: 10/19/2012

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With the same rich content as Introduction to Homeland Security, this concise version adds a more engaging visual presentation with more narrative content to dramatize the issues being discussed. This textbook offers ample full-color illustrations, but in a streamlined and more affordable paperback format. Instructors can support development of their students' writing and analytical skills by using the exercises in our Learning Library modules, designed to support students in the first two years of their college experience. *Lively visual presentation *Shorter text and expanded case studies *Learning Library modules for instructors to support writing and critical thinking skills

Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
Homeland Security: The Concept, the Organization	p. 1
What You Will Learn	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
A New Concept of Homeland Security	p. 6
The Department of Homeland Security	p. 9
Other Federal Departments Responsible for the Homeland Security Enterprise	p. 11
Conclusion	p. 14
Key Terms	p. 15
Review Questions	p. 16
Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat	p. 17
What You Will Learn	p. 17
Introduction	p. 17
Before It Was Called Homeland Security: From the 1800s to the Creation of FEMA	p. 17
World Trade Center Bombing	p. 20
Murrah Federal Building Bombing	p. 21
Khobar Towers Bombing, Saudi Arabia	p. 22
USS Cole Bombing, Yemen	p. 25
September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon	p. 25
The Creation of the Department of Homeland Security: 2001-2004	p. 27
Homeland Security Focus on Terrorism Results in a Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and Its Aftermath	p. 31
Obama Administration	p. 33
Conclusion	p. 34
Key Terms	p. 34
Hazards	p. 37
What You Will Learn	p. 37
Introduction	p. 37
The Hazards	p. 37
Natural Hazards	p. 38
Technological Hazards	p. 43
Terrorism Hazards	p. 45
Conventional Explosives and Secondary Devices	p. 45
Chemical Agents	p. 46
Biological Agents	p. 47
Nuclear/Radiological	p. 48
Combined Hazards	p. 49
Difficulty of Predicting Terror Attacks in the United States	p. 50
Conclusion	p. 53
Key Terms	p. 54
Review Questions	p. 56
Governmental Homeland Security Structures	p. 59
What You Will Learn	p. 59
Introduction	p. 59
Department of Homeland Security Organizational Chart	p. 60
The Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security	p. 60
Agency Reorganization	p. 78
DHS Budget	p. 80
Other Agencies Participating in Community-Level Funding	p. 80
Activities by State and Local Organizations	p. 88
Homeland Security Activity of State and Tribal Governments	p. 92
Local Government Homeland Security Activities	p. 93
Homeland Security Role of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)	p. 96
Conclusion	p. 97
Key Terms	p. 98
Review Questions	p. 98
Intelligence and Counterterrorism	p. 101
What You Will Learn	p. 101
Introduction	p. 101
The Intelligence Community (IC)	p. 101
Office of the Director of National Intelligence	p. 105
Defense Intelligence Agency	p. 110
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (Department of Justice)	p. 110
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)	p. 111
National Reconnaissance Office	p. 112
National Security Agency	p. 113
DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I & A)	p. 114
Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research	p. 115
Conclusion	p. 115
Key Terms	p. 115
Review Questions	p. 116
Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement	p. 119
What You Will Learn	p. 119
Introduction	p. 119
Border Security	p. 119
Immigration	p. 120
Customs Enforcement	p. 121
Border Security, Immigration, and Customs in the Department of Homeland Security	p. 122
U.S. Customs and Border Protection	p. 122
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement	p. 129
The U.S. Coast Guard	p. 134
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services	p. 137
Office of US-VISIT	p. 140
Conclusion	p. 141
Key Terms	p. 141
Review Questions	p. 142
Transportation Safety and Security	p. 145
What You Will Learn	p. 145
Introduction	p. 145
The Transportation Network	p. 145
The Transportation Security Administration	p. 149
TSA Components	p. 150
Trucking Security	p. 155
Ports and Shipping Security	p. 156
Bus Transportation Security	p. 157
Railway Transportation Security	p. 157
Intermodal Security	p. 159
Conclusion	p. 159
Key Terms	p. 160
Review Questions	p. 160
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection	p. 161
What You Will Learn	p. 161
Introduction	p. 161
Cybersecurity	p. 162
DHS Cybersecurity Efforts	p. 165
Department of Defense	p. 169
Other Federal Agencies	p. 169
Response to the 9/11 Commission Recommendations	p. 170
Recent Initiatives	p. 171
Critical Infrastructure Protection	p. 171
State and Local Governments	p. 173
Private Sector	p. 174
International	p. 176
Conclusion	p. 176
Key Terms	p. 177
All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery	p. 181
What You Will Learn	p. 181
Introduction	p. 181
Response Processes	p. 183
Legislative Actions	p. 185
First-Responder Roles and Responsibilities	p. 188
Local Emergency Managers	p. 188
State Response	p. 189
Volunteer Group Response	p. 190
DHS Response Agencies	p. 194
Other Response Agencies	p. 200
National Incident Management System (NIMS)	p. 203
Federal Response	p. 205
National Response Framework (NRF)	p. 207
Recovery	p. 226
FEMA's Individual Assistance Recovery Programs	p. 229
Public Assistance Programs	p. 231
Conclusion	p. 232
Key Terms	p. 233
Review Questions	p. 236
Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness	p. 237
What You Will Learn	p. 237
Introduction	p. 237
Mitigation Plans, Actions, and Programs	p. 239
Prevention Actions and Programs	p. 249
Preparedness Actions and Programs	p. 251
Preparedness Against Biological and Chemical Attacks and Accidents	p. 252
Comprehensive Medical and Health Incident Management System	p. 253
Nuclear and Radiological Preparedness	p. 255
Terrorism Preparedness and Mitigation: Community Issues	p. 255
The Role of the Private Sector in Mitigation and Preparedness Activities	p. 259
Exercises to Foster Preparedness	p. 261
Conclusion	p. 261
Key Terms	p. 262
Review Questions	p. 265
Communications	p. 269
What You Will Learn	p. 269
Introduction	p. 269
Risk Communication	p. 270
Warning	p. 275
Crisis Communications	p. 280
Conclusion	p. 300
Key Terms	p. 300
Review Questions	p. 301
Science and Technology	p. 303
What You Will Learn	p. 303
Introduction	p. 303
Overview of Involved Agencies and Budgets	p. 303
Department of Homeland Security	p. 304
R&D Efforts Focused on Weapons of Mass Destruction	p. 309
Efforts Aimed at Information and Infrastructure	p. 312
Laboratories and Research Facilities	p. 314
R&D Efforts External to the Department of Homeland Security	p. 322
Conclusion	p. 324
Key Terms	p. 326
Review Questions	p. 326
The Future of Homeland Security	p. 327
Introduction	p. 327
The FEMA History Lesson	p. 327
Lessons for Homeland Security from the FEMA Experience	p. 328
The Future of Emergency Management in Homeland Security	p. 329
Conclusion	p. 334
Index	p. 335
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