Homeland Security

Charles P. Nemeth is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a respected pioneer in the field of homeland security.

Chapter 1: The Idea and Origin of Homeland Security
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Threats to the Homeland: 20th-Century Military Movements
1.3 Threats to the Homeland: The Cold War Experience
1.4 Threats to the Homeland: Revolution, Riot, and Rightful Demonstration
1.4.1 Domestic Terrorism: Pre-9/11
1.4.2 International Terrorism: Pre-9/11





Chapter 2: Terror, Threat, and Disaster Post-9/11: A New Paradigm of Homeland Security
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Genesis of the Department of Homeland Security
2.3 The Department of Homeland Security: 2001–2003
2.3.1 Evolution and Change in the Department of Homeland Security
2.4 Reorganization of the Department of Homeland Security: 2003–2008
2.4.1 The Office of the Secretary of DHS
2.4.2 DHS Directorates
2.4.3 DHS Offices
2.4.4 Agencies Swept into DHS
2.4.4.1 U.S. Coast Guard
2.4.4.2 U.S. Secret Service
2.4.4.3 Federal Protective Service
2.4.4.4 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
2.4.5 Advisory Panels and Committees


Chapter 3: Homeland Security Law, Regulations, and Budgeting
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Homeland Security Law, Regulations, and Executive Orders
3.2.1 Executive Order 13228: The Origin of DHS
3.2.2 Executive Order 12231: Protection of Infrastructure
3.2.3 Homeland Security Act of 2002
The Homeland Security Act and Posse Comitatus
3.2.4 USA Patriot Act
3.2.5 Specialized Laws
3.2.5.1 The REAL ID Program
3.2.5.2 Office of US-VISIT: Proposed Rules
3.2.5.3 Chemical Facilities
3.2.5.4 Invention and Technology: The SAFETY Act
3.3 Budgeting, Finance, and Funding in Homeland Security


Chapter 4: Risk Management, Threats, and Hazards
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Risk Management
4.2.1 The Nature of Risk
4.2.2 Risk Assessment
4.2.3 CARVER + Shock Assessment Tool
4.3 Threats and Hazards
4.3.1 The Concept of Threat and Hazard
4.3.2 Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
4.3.2.1 Nuclear
4.3.2.2 Radiological
4.3.2.3 Biological
4.3.2.4 Chemical
4.3.2.5 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)
4.4 Computer Security and Information Infrastructure
4.4.1 National Cyber Security Division (NCSD)
4.4.2 US-CERT: Computer Emergency Response Team
4.5 The Private Sector and Homeland Security


Chapter 5: Training and Exercises in Homeland Security


5.1 Introduction
5.2 Office of Grants and Training
5.3 Center for Domestic Preparedness
5.4 Emergency Management Institute
5.5 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
5.6 Lessons Learned: Best Practices (LLIS.gov)
5.7 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)
5.8 National Incident Management System (NIMS)


Chapter 6: DHS Challenges: National vs. State and Local, National Security vs. Homeland Security
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Challenge of National Policy at the State and Local Levels
6.2.1 Structure at the State Level
6.2.2 Structure at the Local Level
6.2.2.1 Fusion Centers
6.2.3 Funding and Local Initiatives
6.3 Fine Line of National and Homeland Security
6.3.1 Department of Defense and Homeland Security
6.3.2 Intelligence Gathering and Sharing
6.3.2.1 Office of Naval Intelligence
6.3.2.2 Air Force Intelligence
6.3.2.3 U.S. Marine Corps
6.3.2.4 U.S. Army
6.3.3 Specialized Military/Defense Units Dedicated to Homeland Security
6.3.3.1 National Maritime Intelligence Center
6.3.3.2 National Reconnaissance Office
6.3.3.3 Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams
6.3.3.4 Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency


Chapter 7: FEMA, Response and Recovery
7.1 Historical Foundation for FEMA
7.1.1 Federal Emergency Management Agency: Pre-9/11
7.1.2 Federal Emergency Management Agency: Post-9/11
7.2 FEMA and Preparedness
7.2.1 Role of Mitigation in the Preparedness Model
7.3 FEMA Response and Recovery
7.3.1 National Response Framework


Chapter 8: Intelligence
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Intelligence
8.3 Terror, Threats, Disaster, and Intelligence Agencies
8.3.1 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
8.3.1.1 Joint Terrorism Task Forces
8.3.1.2 The National Security Branch
8.3.1.3 Analysis of Intelligence
8.3.2 Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
8.3.2.1 Directorate of Intelligence
8.3.2.2 Office of Clandestine Services
8.3.2.3 Office of Science and Technology
8.3.2.4 Directorate of Science and Technology
8.3.2.5 Office of Support
8.3.3 Office of the Director of National Intelligence
8.3.3.1 National Counterterrorism Center
8.3.3.2 Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive
8.3.3.3 National Intelligence Council
8.3.4 Defense Intelligence Agency

Chapter 9: Border Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
9.1 Introduction
9.2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection
9.2.1 Border Protection
9.2.1.1 Secure Border Initiative
9.2.1.2 CBP Air and Marine
9.2.2 CBP and the Facilitation of Trade and Commerce
9.2.2.1 Cargo
9.3 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
9.3.1 Project Shield America Initiative
9.3.2 Fugitive Operations Program
9.3.3 Cornerstone Initiative
9.3.4 Cyber Crimes Center
9.3.5 US-VISIT Program


Chapter 10: Transportation Security


10.1 Introduction
10.2 Transportation Security Administration
10.2.1 Federal Air Marshals
10.2.2 Federal Flight Deck Officers
10.2.3 Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed
10.2.4 TSA’s Canine Explosive Detection Unit
10.2.5 Risk Management Programs
10.2.6 TSA Technology and Innovation
10.2.6.1 Trace Portals
10.2.6.2 Millimeter Wave
10.2.6.3 Biometrics
10.3 Maritime Security
10.3.1 National Strategy for Maritime Security
10.3.2 Other Maritime Plans
10.3.2.1 National Plan to Achieve Maritime Domain Awareness
10.3.2.2 Maritime Transportation System Security Plan
10.3.3 Role of the Coast Guard in Maritime Security
10.3.3.1 Emergency Safety
10.3.3.2 Security and Law Enforcement
10.3.3.3 Cargo and Ports
10.4 Rail and Mass Transit
10.4.1 Representative Security Programs for Rail and Transit
10.4.1.1 Amtrak
10.4.1.2 CSX—The Freight Line
10.4.1.3 SEPTA: Rail Mass Transit


Chapter 11: Homeland Security and Public Health
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Water
11.3 Agriculture and Food
11.3.1 Strategic Partnership Program on Agroterrorism
11.3.2 Infectious Animals
11.3.3 Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism
11.3.3.1 Project BioShield
11.3.3.2 National Pharmaceutical Stockpile
11.3.3.3 National Select Agent Registry Program
11.4 Pandemic Threats
11.4.1 Planning and Response


Chapter 12: The Future of Homeland Security
12.1 Introduction
12.2 DHS: Growth without Reason
12.3 DHS: Curbing Expansionism in Mission
12.4 DHS: The Merits of Decentralization
12.5 DHS: The Rise of Technology
12.6 DHS: The Need for a New Way of Thinking: Jump out of the Box


Appendices
Index


Each chapter includes keywords, discussion questions, and practical exercises