Pearson Criminal Justice The United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview (Paperback)

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? .