Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Homeland Security: The Concept, the Organization
What You Will Learn
Introduction
A New Concept of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security
Other Federal Departments Responsible for the Homeland Security Enterprise
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
2. Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Before It Was Called Homeland Security: From the 1800s to the Creation of FEMA
World Trade Center Bombing
Murrah Federal Building Bombing
Khobar Towers Bombing, Saudi Arabia
USS Cole Bombing, Yemen
September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
The Creation of the Department of Homeland Security: 2001–2004
Homeland Security Focus on Terrorism Results in a Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and Its Aftermath
Obama Administration
Conclusion
Key Terms
References
3. Hazards
What You Will Learn
Introduction
The Hazards
Natural Hazards
Technological Hazards
Terrorism Hazards
Conventional Explosives and Secondary Devices
Chemical Agents
Biological Agents
Nuclear/Radiological
Combined Hazards
Difficulty of Predicting Terror Attacks in the United States
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
4. Governmental Homeland Security Structures
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Department of Homeland Security Organizational Chart
The Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security
Agency Reorganization
DHS Budget
Other Agencies Participating in Community-Level Funding
Activities by State and Local Organizations
Homeland Security Activity of State and Tribal Governments
Local Government Homeland Security Activities
Homeland Security Role of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
5. Intelligence and Counterterrorism
What You Will Learn
Introduction
The Intelligence Community (IC)
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Defense Intelligence Agency
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (Department of Justice)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency(NGA)
National Reconnaissance Office
National Security Agency
DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis(I&A)
Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
6. Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Border Security
Immigration
Customs Enforcement
Border Security, Immigration, and Customs in the Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Office of US-VISIT
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
7. Transportation Safety and Security
What You Will Learn
Introduction
The Transportation Network
The Transportation Security Administration
TSA Components
Trucking Security
Ports and Shipping Security
Bus Transportation Security
Railway Transportation Security
Intermodal Security
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
8. Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Cybersecurity
DHS Cybersecurity Efforts
Department of Defense
Other Federal Agencies
Response to the 9/11 Commission Recommendations
Recent Initiatives
Critical Infrastructure Protection
State and Local Governments
Private Sector
International
Conclusion
Key Terms
References
9. All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Response Processes
Legislative Actions
First-Responder Roles and Responsibilities
Local Emergency Managers
State Response
Volunteer Group Response
DHS Response Agencies
Other Response Agencies
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Federal Response
National Response Framework (NRF)
Recovery
FEMA’S Individual Assistance Recovery Programs
Public Assistance Programs
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
10. Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Mitigation Plans, Actions, and Programs
Prevention Actions and Programs
Preparedness Actions and Programs
Preparedness Against Biological and Chemical Attacks and Accidents
Comprehensive Medical and Health Incident Management System
Nuclear and Radiological Preparedness
Terrorism Preparedness and Mitigation: Community Issues
The Role of the Private Sector in Mitigation and Preparedness Activities
Exercises to Foster Preparedness
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
11. Communications
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Risk Communication
Warning
Crisis Communications
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
12. Science and Technology
What You Will Learn
Introduction
Overview of Involved Agencies and Budgets
Department of Homeland Security
R&D Efforts Focused on Weapons of Mass Destruction
Efforts Aimed at Information and Infrastructure
Laboratories and Research Facilities
R&D Efforts External to the Department of Homeland Security
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions
References
13. The Future of Homeland Security
Introduction
The FEMA History Lesson
Lessons for Homeland Security from the FEMA Experience
The Future of Emergency Management in Homeland Security
Conclusion
References
Index
