The United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview

The Department of Homeland Security: An Overview 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 Homeland Security Strategy Warning and Analysis Critical Infrastructure Protection Border and Transportation Security Planning Scenarios Emergency Preparedness Emergency Response First Responders The National Exercise Program Homeland Defense Homeland Security Legislation Science & Technology Initiative The New Reorganization America’s New Normalcy & The 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?”