Introduction to Homeland Security

by Bullock; Haddow

• ISBN13: 9780750679923
• ISBN10: 0750679921
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-30
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

"Introduction to Homeland Security was the first book to provide practitioners, educators, and students with a comprehensive account of the original and ongoing developments in the Department of Homeland Security's organization, as well as the practices, policies and programs enacted in relation to the government restructure. Focusing on legislation, government organization, communications, technology, and emergency practices, the Second Edition continues to prove the standard in providing the latest information developments on contemporary national security events as they relate to the Department of Homeland Security." "Completely revised and updated, the Second Edition contains a summary of the new departments that now fall under DHS, the continuing debate over the Patriot Act, the impact of the addition of a National Intelligence Director, the passing of the Maritime Transportation Security Act, international efforts to secure borders, and the 9/11 Commission recommendations. The book also includes a revised chapter on the future of Homeland Security which addresses the role of FEMA and the importance of emergency management to Homeland Security. Additional resources provided in the Appendices include an updated list of Web sites for additional information, as well as contact information for Homeland Security offices and officials." "Introduction to Homeland Security, Second Edition is an essential text for professionals and students alike. With clearly organized content, full color throughout, and pedagogical elements including objectives, definitions, and case studies, this book serves as both an effective teaching tool and a valuable reference guide."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat
Introduction	1	(1)
Emergency Management in the United States	1	(1)
Early History: 1800--1950	2	(1)
The Cold War and the Rise of Civil Defense: 1950s	2	(1)
Natural Disasters Bring Changes to Emergency Management: 1960s	3	(1)
The Call for a National Focus to Emergency Management: 1970s	4	(1)
Civil Defense Reappears as Nuclear Attack Planning: 1980s	5	(1)
An Agency in Trouble: 1989--1992	6	(1)
The Witt Revolution: 1993--2001	7	(2)
Terrorism Becomes Major Focus: 2001	9	(1)
The Creation of the Department of Homeland Security: 2001--2004	10	(1)
The Future: 2005 and Beyond	11	(1)
World Trade Center Bombing	12	(1)
Murrah Federal Building Bombing	13	(1)
September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon	14	(10)
First Responder Issues	24	(1)
Conclusion	24	(7)
Statutory Authority
Introduction	31	(21)
Homeland Security Act of 2002	52	(1)
Homeland Security Presidential Directive No. 5	53	(1)
Future Legislation	53	(10)
9/11 Commission	63	(1)
Budget Appropriations	64	(4)
Conclusion	68	(25)
Organizational Actions
Introduction	93	(2)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)	95	(1)
Homeland Security Department Subcomponents and Agencies	96	(7)
The Five Directorates	103	(8)
Secretary Chertoff's DHS Reorganization Plan	111	(4)
Other Agencies Participating in Community-Level Funding	115	(10)
Activities by State and Local Organizations	125	(17)
Local Government Terrorism Activities	142	(1)
Conclusion	143	(4)
Terrorist-Related Hazards
Introduction	147	(1)
Difficulty of Predicting Terror Attacks in the United States	148	(4)
Conventional Explosives and Secondary Devices	152	(1)
Chemical Agents	153	(13)
Biological Agents	166	(16)
Nuclear/Radiological	182	(4)
Preparedness and Sheltering in Place	186	(1)
Combined Hazards	186	(3)
Role of CDC in Preparedness and Response	189	(1)
Conclusion	189	(8)
Safety and Security
Introduction	197	(1)
The Intelligence Community	197	(8)
Border Control	205	(7)
Transportation Safety and Security	212	(16)
Information Security and National Network Infrastructure Security	228	(6)
Utilities and Industrial Facilities	234	(17)
Public Works	251	(5)
Role of Private Sector in Homeland Security and Changes in Business Continuity and Contingency Planning	256	(7)
Conclusion	263	(4)
Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness
Introduction	267	(2)
Mitigation Plans, Actions, and Programs	269	(8)
Prevention Actions and Programs	277	(2)
Preparedness Actions and Programs	279	(4)
Preparedness Against Biological and Chemical Attacks and Accidents	283	(3)
Comprehensive Medical and Health Incident Management System: MaHIM	286	(1)
Nuclear and Radiological Preparedness	287	(1)
Terrorism Preparedness and Mitigation: Community Issues	288	(9)
The Role of the Private Sector in Mitigation and Preparedness Activities	297	(2)
Corporate Preparedness and Risk Management in the Sarbanes--Oxley Era	299	(2)
Best Practices	301	(3)
Exercises to Foster Preparedness	304	(3)
Conclusion	307	(2)
Response and Recovery
Introduction	309	(2)
Response Processes	311	(2)
Legislative Actions	313	(2)
Budget	315	(1)
Local Response	315	(10)
State Response	325	(1)
Volunteer Group Response	326	(1)
DHS Volunteer Programs	327	(5)
DHS Response Agencies	332	(10)
Other Response Agencies	342	(7)
The National Incident Management System	349	(3)
The Federal Response	352	(5)
National Response Plan	357	(24)
Recovery	381	(5)
Fema's Individual Assistance Recovery Programs	386	(2)
Public Assistance Programs	388	(1)
Conclusion	389	(20)
Communications
Introduction	409	(1)
Risk Communications	410	(14)
Warning Communications	424	(3)
Crisis Communications	427	(4)
9/11 Commission Findings on First Responder Communications	431	(1)
Conclusion	432	(27)
Technology
Introduction	459	(1)
Overview of Involved Agencies and Budget	460	(1)
Department of Homeland Security	460	(2)
DHS Directorate of Science and Technology	462	(6)
Weapons of Mass Destruction	468	(3)
Information and Infrastructure	471	(6)
Laboratories and Research Facilities	477	(5)
Maritime Research	482	(1)
R&D Efforts External to DHS	482	(2)
Conclusion	484	(23)
The Future of Homeland Security
Introduction	507	(1)
The Fema History Lesson	507	(1)
Lessons for Homeland Security from the Fema Experience	508	(1)
The Future of Emergency Management in Homeland Security	509	(4)
Conclusion	513	(2)
Appendix 1 List of Acronyms	515	(4)
Appendix 2 U.S.A. Patriot Act Summary	519	(10)
Appendix 3 Homeland Security Act of 2002	529	(20)
Appendix 4 List of State Emergency Management Offices	549	(6)
Appendix 5 List of State Homeland Security Contacts	555	(6)
Appendix 6 List of Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Homeland Security Grantees	561	(8)
Appendix 7 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Preparedness and Planning Information Sites	569	(4)
Appendix 8 Selected Websites for Additional Information	573	(10)
Appendix 9 Safe Conference Report	583	(12)
Appendix 10 California State Agency Guidance: Homeland Security Advisory System	595	(12)
Appendix 11 Communicating During Emergencies	607	(6)
Glossary of Hazard Terms	613	(20)
References	633	(4)
Index	637