Understanding the Department of Homeland Security discusses why the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-the largest and the newest department of government-was established and then takes a detailed look at the role of the 22 different federal departments and agencies that were incorporated into it. DHS has more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Its duties are wide-ranging, but the goal is clear-keeping America safe.
Features:
An analytical look at the Department of Homeland Security and all its component agencies.A list of all the major homeland security incidents over the last 100 years.
About the Series:
TheCabinet Series looks at the major departments in the Federal Government explaining why they were created and the responsibilities of each agency and how they conduct their daily business at home and abroad. It helps to explain what federal agencies do and how they affect the lives of citizens.
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By Don Philpott
Klappentext
Understanding the Department of Homeland Security - the largest and the newest department of government -discusses why the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established and then takes a detailed look at the role of the 22 different federal departments and agencies that were incorporated into it. DHS has more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. It's duties are wide-ranging, but the goal is clear-keeping America safe. Features of this book include:
- An analytical look at the Department of Homeland Security and all its component agencies
- A list of all the major homeland security incidents over the last 100 years
Inhalt
Contents
Introduction
The Rationale Behind the Creation of the DHS
The First Nine Months Following the September 11 Attacks
1. About the Department of Homeland Security
The Concept
Interim Steps
The Mission
Organization
Border and Transportation Security
Immigration and Visa Services
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Countermeasures
State, Local, and Private Sector Coordination
United States Secret Service
Non-Homeland Security Functions
Funding and Increased Efficiency
Subsequent Changes
Modifications
Organizational Initiatives: Structural Adjustments
Other Department Realignments
Results from the Second Stage Review, July 2005
Examples of How DHS Makes America Safer
Removing barriers to efficient border security
Protecting our nation's critical infrastructure
Communicating to the American People
Intelligence Sharing and Comprehensive Threat Analysis
Distribution of Key Pharmaceuticals
Secretaries of DHS
2. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
About the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Mission
Role
History
Homeland Security Act of 2002
Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act
FEMA Corps
2011-2014 STRATEGIC PLAN
FEMA Administrators
John Macy
James L. Witt
Joe M. Allbaugh
Michael Brown
Robert David Paulison
W. Craig Fugate
FEMA's Role
FEMA Offices and Agencies
National Advisory Council
Office of Disability Integration and Coordination
Office of Equal Rights
Office of External Affairs (OEA)
Office of National Capitol Region Coordination
Office of Policy & Program Analysis
Office of Regional Operations
Office of Response and Recovery
Office of Federal Disaster Coordination
Office of the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor
Protection and Preparedness
Grant Programs Directorate
National Continuity Programs Directorate
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
National Preparedness Directorate
Lessons Learned/Continuous Improvement Program
Technological Hazards Division (THD)
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP)
Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program
Federal Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee
3. The Transportation Security Administration
About TSA
Mission, Vision and Core Values
TSA-At a Glance
Layers of Security
Innovation and Technology
Office of Global Strategies
Law Enforcement
Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshall Service
IdeaFactory
The IdeaFactory Users
Grants
Transit Security Grant Program 2015
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®)
Working with Stakeholders
Intermodal Transportation Systems
Transportation Systems Sector-Specific Plan
Related Statistics:
Aviation Security Advisory Committee
Screening Partnership Program
Secure Flight Program
4. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Core Values
Integrity
Respect
Ingenuity
Vigilance
History
Non-Precedent Decisions
Precedent Decisions
History of the AAO
Customer Service and Public Engagement Directorate
Customer Assistance Office
Contact Center Enterprise Office
Field Operations Directorate
Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS)
Additional FDNS Functions
Office of Intake and Document Production
Office of Citizenship
Office of Communications
Media Relations:
e-Communications:
Multimedia Division
Plain Language and Content
Agile Communications Division
Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
Organization
The Legislative Branch
The National Coordination Branch
The Operations Branch
Office of Privacy
Vision
Office of Transformation Coordination
Business Integration
Stakeholder Readiness
Program Management
Release Management
Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Directorate
Organization
The Refugee Process
Filing for a Permanent Residency (Green Card)
IO Headquarters
Children's Affairs and Parole Policy Branch
Humanitarian Affairs Branch
International Operations Adjudications Support Branch
Performance and Resource Management
Programs and Integrity Branch
Quality Assurance, Training, and Communications Branch
RAIO Training Programs and Materials
SAVE Program
History
Mission
5. United States Customs and Border Protection
Mission
Core Values
History
Border Security
At Ports of Entry
Immigration Inspection Program
Cargo Security and Examinations
CSI: Container Security Initiative
C-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
Protecting Agriculture
Agro-Terrorism
Global Travel and Trade
Resource Optimization Strategy
CBP Takes the Next Step in Public-Private Partnerships
Along U.S. Borders
Mission
Border Construction and Support Facilities
From the Air and Sea
International Initiatives
Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements (CMAA)
International Training and Assistance
Proliferation Security Initiative
World Customs Organization Overview
Humanitarian Challenges
Dangers Awareness Campaign
Human Trafficking
"Force, Fraud or Coercion"
Signs of Human Trafficking
A Government Partnership
DHS Activities Combating Human Trafficking
Actions CBP Is Taking To Enforce TVPA
Laboratories and Scientific Services…