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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?”.