Fundamentals of homeland security : an operations perspective /

The mission, authority, organization, role, function, and the fundamental terminology that affects homeland security in the United States is examined in this book. Homeland security demands quick, effective organization to operate in emergencies, but simultaneously defies it by the limited time fram...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ellis, John W., 1947-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Springfield, Illinois : Charles C Thomas, Publisher, Ltd., [2014]
Temas:
United States. > Department of Homeland Security.
National security > United States.
Terrorism > United States > Prevention.
Emergency management > United States.
Civil defense > United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Affairs & Administration.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Terrorism.
Civil defense.
Emergency management.
National security.
Terrorism > Prevention.
United States.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The mission, authority, organization, role, function, and the fundamental terminology that affects homeland security in the United States is examined in this book. Homeland security demands quick, effective organization to operate in emergencies, but simultaneously defies it by the limited time frame and sheer scope of the problem. The author focuses on the five core missions of homeland security: preventing terrorism, securing borders, enforcing immigration law, safeguarding cyber systems, and ensuring resilience to disasters. These core missions require five common skill areas for homeland s.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780398087869
0398087865

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