The United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview (2nd Edition) (Pearson Criminal Justice)
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CW Productions Ltd., Richard A. White Editor, Tina Markowski, Kevin CollinsProduct Details
ISBN: 9780558834883Publish Date: 09/03/2010
Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions
Number of pages: 560
Description
The United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview, 2E is the single source to help you understand the Department of Homeland Security. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Department’s history, mission, organization, and programs designed to reduce America’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 Security’s Past
Homeland Security’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?”.
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