Homeland Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice, Second Edition

ISBN: 1466510900

Author: Nemeth, Charles P.

Condition: New

Homeland security is a massive enterprise that gets larger by the moment. What was once mostly a TSA/aviation concern has evolved into a multidimensional operation covering a broad array of disciplines. These include critical infrastructure protection, border security, transportation security, intelligence and counterterrorism, emergency management, immigration and naturalization, and public health.Homeland Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice, Second Edition provides students and practitioners alike with the latest developments on the makeup, organization, and strategic mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This new edition is fully updated with new laws, regulations, and strategies that reflect changes and developments over the last several years. The book offers unique insights into the various roles of multi-jurisdictional agencies and stakeholders at all levels of government-including law enforcement, the military, the intelligence community, emergency managers, and the private sector.Coverage includes:The history of security threats in the American experience, the events leading up to 9/11, and the formation and evolution of the DHSThe legal basis and foundation for the DHSThe nature of risk and threatTraining and preparatory exercises for homeland security professionalsHow states and localities can work compatibly with federal policy makersFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in both the pre- and post-9/11 and post-Katrina worldThe agencies and entities entrusted with intelligence analysisIssues surrounding border security, immigration, and U.S. citizenshipHomeland security practice in the airline, maritime, and mass transit industries-including national, regional, and local rail systemsThe interplay between public health and homeland securityEach chapter contains extensive pedagogy, including learning objectives, informative sidebars, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter questions, web links, and references to aid in comprehension and retention. Homeland Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice, Second Edition is the only book to provide an objective, balanced perspective on each of the core components that comprise the DHSs mission and the priorities and challenges that federal and state government agencies continue to face.