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

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 DHS The legal basis and foundation for the DHS The nature of risk and threat Training and preparatory exercises for homeland security professionals How states and localities can work compatibly with federal policy makers Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in both the pre- and post-9/11 and post-Katrina world The agencies and entities entrusted with intelligence analysis Issues surrounding border security, immigration, and U.S. citizenship Homeland security practice in the airline, maritime, and mass transit industries—including national, regional, and local rail systems The interplay between public health and homeland security Each 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 DHS’s mission and the priorities and challenges that federal and state government agencies continue to face.

Table of Contents:
The Idea and Origin of Homeland Security Threats to the Homeland: Twentieth-Century Military Movements Threats to the Homeland: The Cold War Experience Threats to the Homeland: Revolution, Riot, and Rightful Demonstration Domestic Terrorism: Pre-9/11 International Terrorism: Pre-9/11 Terror, Threat, and Disaster Post-9/11: A New Paradigm of Homeland Security The Genesis of the DHS The DHS: 2001–2003 Evolution and Change in the Reorganization and Evolution of the DHS: 2003–2012 The Office of the Secretary of DHS DHS Directorates DHS Offices Agencies Swept into DHS Advisory Panels and Committees Homeland Security Law, Regulations, and Budgeting Homeland Security Law, Regulations, and Executive Orders Executive Order 13228: The Origin of DHS Executive Order 12231: Protection of Infrastructure Executive Order 13493 of January 22, 2009 Executive Order 13567 of March 7, 2011 Homeland Security Act of 2002 USA Patriot Act Specialized Laws Budgeting, Finance, and Funding in Homeland Security Budget Year: 2003 Budget Year: 2004 Budget Year: 2005 Budget Year: 2006 Budget Year: 2007 Budget Year: 2008 Budget Years: 2009–2010 Budget Years: 2011–2012 Risk Management, Threats, and Hazards Risk Management The Nature of Risk Risk Assessment CARVER + Shock Assessment Tool Threats and Hazards The Concept of Threat and Hazard Weapons of Mass Destruction Computer Security and Information Infrastructure National Cyber Security Division U.S.-CERT: Computer Emergency Response Team The Private Sector and Homeland Security Training and Exercises in Homeland Security Office of G&T Center for Domestic Preparedness Emergency Management Institute Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Lessons Learned: Best Practices (LLIS.gov) Community Emergency Response Teams National Incident Management System DHS Challenges: National versus State and Local, National Security versus Homeland Security Challenge of National Policy at the State and Local Levels Structure at the State Level Structure at the Local Level Funding and Local Initiatives Fine Line of National and Homeland Security Department of Defense and Homeland Security Intelligence Gathering and Sharing Specialized Military/Defense Units Dedicated to Homeland Security FEMA, Response, and Recovery Historical Foundation for FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency: Pre-9/11 Federal Emergency Management Agency: Post-9/11 FEMA and Preparedness Role of Mitigation in the Preparedness Model FEMA Response and Recovery National Response Framework Intelligence Intelligence Terror, Threats, Disaster, and Intelligence Agencies Federal Bureau of Investigation Central Intelligence Agency Office of the Director of National Intelligence Defense Intelligence Agency Border Security, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services Introduction U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Protection CBP and the Facilitation of Trade and Commerce U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Project Shield America Initiative Fugitive Operations Program Cornerstone Initiative Cyber Crimes Center U.S.-VISIT Program Transportation Security Transportation Security Administration Federal Air Marshals Federal Flight Deck Officers Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed TSA’s Canine Explosive Detection Unit Risk Management Programs TSA Technology and Innovation Maritime Security National Strategy for Maritime Security Other Maritime Plans 423 DHS: Borders and Marine Division Role of the Coast Guard in Maritime Security Rail and Mass Transit Representative Security Programs for Rail and Transit Homeland Security and Public Health Water Agriculture and Food Strategic Partnership Program on Agroterrorism Infectious Animals Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Pandemic Threats Planning and Response The Future of Homeland Security DHS: Growth without Reason DHS: Curbing Expansionism in Mission DHS: The Merits of Decentralization DHS: The Rise of Technology DHS: The Need for a New Way of Thinking—Jump Out of the Box Appendix A: United States Department of Homeland Security: Homeland Security Advisory Council Charter Appendix B: Definitions Appendix C: Biological Incident Annex August 2008 Biological Incident Annex BIO-1 Appendix D: Suggested Protective Measures Index

About the Author :
Charles P. Nemeth is a recognized expert in homeland security and a leader in homeland security education. An educator for more than 30 years, Dr. Nemeth’s distinctive career is a blend of both theory and practice. He has authored more than 40 books on law, security, law enforcement, and homeland security and is currently Chair of the Department of Fire, Security, and Public Management at John Jay College in New York City. Dr. Nemeth is formerly the editor for the peer-reviewed journal Homeland Security Review and also currently serves as the Director of the newly established Center for Private Security and Safety at John Jay College in New York City. He is a much sought-after legal consultant for security companies and a recognized scholar on issues involving law, morality, and ethics.

Review :
" … a well-organized, thought-provoking manual that is far superior to most references on the topic. Each chapter presents a distinct aspect of homeland security written in an easy-to-understand format. The work stays on topic and seamlessly flows through each area of discussion." —Security Management