Civil Defense And Homeland Security

Author : U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 150873481X

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Civil Defense and Homeland Security by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Pdf

From the air raid warning and plane spotting activities of the Office of Civil Defense in the 1940s, to the Duck and Cover film strips and backyard shelters of the 1950s, to today's all-hazards preparedness programs led by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal strategies to enhance the nation's preparedness for disaster and attack have evolved over the course of the 20th century and into the 21st. Presidential administrations can have a powerful impact on both national and citizen preparedness. By recommending funding levels, creating new policies, and implementing new programs; successive administrations have adapted preparedness efforts to align with changing domestic priorities and foreign policy goals. They have also instituted administrative reorganizations that reflected their preference for consolidated or dispersed civil defense and homeland security responsibilities within the Federal government. Programs were seldom able to get ahead of world events, and were ultimately challenged in their ability to answer the public's need for protection from threats due to bureaucratic turbulence created by frequent reorganization, shifting funding priorities, and varying levels of support by senior policymakers. This in turn has had an effect on the public's perception of national preparedness. Public awareness and support have waxed and waned over the years, as the government's emphasis on national preparedness has shifted. An analysis of the history of civil defense and homeland security programs in the United States clearly indicates that to be considered successful, national preparedness programs must be long in their reach yet cost effective. They must also be appropriately tailored to the Nation's diverse communities, be carefully planned, capable of quickly providing pertinent information to the populace about imminent threats, and able to convey risk without creating unnecessary alarm. The following narrative identifies some of the key trends, drivers of change, and lessons learned in the history of U.S. national preparedness programs. A review of the history of these programs will assist the Federal government in its efforts to develop and implement effective homeland security policy and better understand previous national preparedness initiatives.

Author : Amanda J. Dory
Publisher : CSIS
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0892064331

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Civil Security by Amanda J. Dory Pdf

Author : Timothy Mcateer,School of Advanced Military Studies
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1479201464

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The Department of Defense and Homeland Security by Timothy Mcateer,School of Advanced Military Studies Pdf

It is quite possible that after the events of 11 September 2001, the roles and missions of the Department of Defense in the area of Homeland Security are destined for change. This monograph provides and examination of the legal, and traditional aspects of Homeland Security in the U.S. and the current framework for managing a domestic Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incident. Understanding the past roles and missions of the DoD in regard to Homeland Security are relevant as the Office of Homeland Security (OHS) formulates a comprehensive national strategy for Homeland Security. Throughout the Nation's history, the American public has consistently equated Homeland Security with the Armed Forces. Immediately following the 11 September attacks there was confusion among many in the U.S. government as to which federal agency was responsible for Homeland Security. Several key members of the Senate Armed Services committee expressed concern over the current security framework and the DoD's supporting role in domestic Homeland Security. This monograph addresses these issues through an examination of the DoD's (Armed Forces) historical role in the defense of the nation as well as its role in domestic support operations. The monograph begins with a brief analysis of the emerging threats that the United States faces, and offers a proposed definition for Homeland Security. This is followed by an examination of the evolution of legal considerations when employing federal military forces in a domestic support capacity. It addresses the Posse Comitatus Act and recent refinements to the Act that circumvent its provisions in instances of clearly identified threats to the Nation's interests. The second chapter includes an analysis of Civil Defense and the DoD's participation in past Civil Defense missions. A chronology of Civil Defense in America is included beginning with post World War I activities up through the present time. This analysis illustrates that in time of crisis, when the public feels vulnerable, they look to the DoD for security. The monograph outlines the current DoD supporting role to both the FBI for Crisis Management and to the FEMA for Consequence Management during a WMD incident. The monograph argues that the current system is adequate and the DoD should not be designated as the LFA for WMD incidents. The monograph recommends the creation of a new Commander-in-Chief (CINC) for Homeland Security. This CINC should also be charged with the responsibility of developing the campaign for, and executing the global War on Terror. Additional recommendations include some minor changes to both Joint and Army doctrine in regard to Homeland Security. It also recommends that the DoD maintain a receptive attitude towards new domestic missions, advocating the temporary execution of non-traditional missions.

Author : David H. McIntyre
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538125786

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How to Think about Homeland Security by David H. McIntyre Pdf

Volume 2: Risk, Threats, and the New Normal explains the new political and technological developments that created new domestic national security threats against the nation and the people of the United States.

Author : Matthew Dallek
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199743124

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Defenseless Under the Night by Matthew Dallek Pdf

"As the bombs fell on Guernica and the Blitz terrorized Britons--even before Pearl Harbor--Americans watched and worried about attacks on their homeland. In May 1941, FDR established an Office of Civilian Defense to protect Americans from foreign and domestic threats. In this book, Matthew Dallek narrates the history of the Office of Civilian Defense. He uses the development of the precursor of "homeland security" as a way of examining constitutional questions about civil liberties; the role of government in propagandizing to its own citizens; competing visions among liberals and conservatives for establishing a plan to defend America; and federal, state, and local responsibilities for citizen protection. Much of the dramatic tension lies in the preparation of communities against attack and their fears of Japanese invasion along the Pacific Coast and Nazi invasion. So too there was a clash of visions between LaGuardia and Eleanor Roosevelt. The mayor argued that the OCD's focus had to be on preparing the country against German and Japanese attack, including conducting blackout drills, preparing evacuation plans, coordinating emergency medical teams, and protecting industrial plants and transportation centers. The First Lady believed the OCD should also promote social justice for African Americans and women and raise civilian morale. Their clashes frustrated FDR, who pressured them both to resign in 1942, and led to the appointment of James Landis, commissioner of the SEC, who created a semi-military operation that involved grassroots citizen mobilization, including planting Victory Gardens and building the Civil Air Patrol. It was the largest volunteer program in World War II America."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Willard M. Oliver,Nancy E. Marion,Joshua B. Hill
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781449645458

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Introduction to Homeland Security by Willard M. Oliver,Nancy E. Marion,Joshua B. Hill Pdf

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and with the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, the academic field of homeland security has grown exponentially. Today's students want to have a better understanding of the threats facing the United States, and what can be done to prevent future harm. Designed for the undergraduate introductory homeland security course, Homeland Security: Policy, Organization, and Administration is a comprehensive, yet easily understandable text for students seeking more knowledge about the field. It provides readers with the basic foundations and the current issues surrounding homeland security, as well as a look into the future of the discipline.

Author : Jane A. Bullock,George D. Haddow
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0080478689

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Introduction to Homeland Security by Jane A. Bullock,George D. Haddow Pdf

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 reorganization, as well as the practices, policies and programs enacted in relation to the government restructure. The new edition continues to prove the standard in providing the latest information on the developments in national security in the context of DHS. Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, the book recounts US Government and private sector actions taken since 9/11 in the areas of legislation, government organization, communications, technology, and emergency management practices. It is packed with reference sections, notations directing the reader to relevant publications and websites, and contributions from media reports or experts. Case studies provide insightful guidance for security managers having to deal effectively with similar situations. The US Senate recently passed a $31.8 billion Homeland Security spending bill and universities are continually adding homeland security programs Current edition has sold over 2,500 copies in less than one year Includes an up-to-date, complete and comprehensive contact list of Federal and State government homeland security offices and officials

Author : Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.). Homeland Security Task Force,L. Paul Bremer,Edwin Meese
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015055803665

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Defending the American Homeland by Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.). Homeland Security Task Force,L. Paul Bremer,Edwin Meese Pdf

The terrorist attacks of September 11 struck at the very heart of the American homeland. It was a new form of total war in the age of terrorism, and it put all Americans on notice that the United States is dangerously vulnerable and that new means are urgently needed to strengthen the security of the homeland. The Heritage Foundation Homeland Security Task Force was formed days after the September 11 attacks to meet this urgent need. This comprehensive study incorporates the recommendations of the Task Force for securing a vulnerable America.--Provided by publisher.

Author : Greg Austin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000029062

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National Cyber Emergencies by Greg Austin Pdf

This book documents and explains civil defence preparations for national cyber emergencies in conditions of both peace and war. The volume analyses the escalating sense of crisis around state-sponsored cyber attacks that has emerged since 2015, when the United States first declared a national emergency in cyberspace. It documents a shift in thinking in the USA, from cooperative resilience-oriented approaches at national level to more highly regulated, state-led civil defence initiatives. Although the American response has been mirrored in other countries, the shift is far from universal. Civil defence strategies have come into play but the global experience of that has not been consistent or even that successful. Containing contributions from well-placed scholars and practitioners, this volume reviews a selection of national experiences (from the USA, Australia, India, China, Estonia, and Finland) and a number of key thematic issues (information weapons, alliance coordination, and attack simulations). These demonstrate a disconnect between the deepening sense of vulnerability and the availability of viable solutions at the national level. Awareness of this gap may ultimately lead to more internationally oriented cooperation, but the trend for now appears to be more conflictual and rooted in a growing sense of insecurity. This book will be of much interest to students of cyber security, homeland security, disaster management, and international relations, as well as practitioners and policy-makers.

Author : Myriam Anna Dunn,Kristian Søby Kristensen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134069194

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Securing 'the Homeland' by Myriam Anna Dunn,Kristian Søby Kristensen Pdf

This edited volume uses a ‘constructivist/reflexive’ approach to address critical infrastructure protection (CIP), a central political practice associated with national security. The politics of CIP, and the construction of the threat they are meant to counter, effectively establish a powerful discursive connection between that the traditional and normal conditions for day-to-day politics and the exceptional dynamics of national security. Combining political theory and empirical case studies, this volume addresses key issues related to protection and the governance of insecurity in the contemporary world. The contributors track the transformation and evolution of critical infrastructures (and closely related issues of homeland security) into a security problem, and analyze how practices associated with CIP constitute, and are an expression of, changing notions of security and insecurity. The book explores aspects of ‘securitisation’ as well as at practices, audiences, and contexts that enable and constrain the production of the specific form of governmentality that CIP exemplifies. It also explores the rationalities at play, the effects of these security practices, and the implications for our understanding of security and politics today.

Author : William C. Nicholson
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780398075828

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Homeland Security Law and Policy by William C. Nicholson Pdf

"This book is dedicated with appreciation to the warriors who defend us on foreign soil and the emergency responders and emergency managers who daily confront homeland security's challenges"--P. [v].

Author : Consuella B. Pockett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Civil defense
ISBN : UCBK:C091333097

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United States and Israeli Homeland Security by Consuella B. Pockett Pdf

This paper will provide a comparative analysis of the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Preparedness and Response directorate and the Israel Defense Forces' Home Front Command. It will focus on the preparedness aspect of homeland security and will address similarities and differences of both organizations, recent initiatives within each organization, and collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel in support of homeland security. It will illustrate that both organizations have made great strides in their homeland security efforts but that there is still much that needs to be done.

Author : Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756559144

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The Department of Homeland Security by Karen Latchana Kenney Pdf

"Describes the history of the Department of Homeland Security, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it accessible for the younger reader. Sidebars highlight important issues and figures in history"--

Author : Bert B. Tussing,Robert McCreight
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781466595675

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Introduction to Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) by Bert B. Tussing,Robert McCreight Pdf

The application of our Armed Forces within the states and territories of the United States is far from intuitive. The challenges of defending the country against assaults within the homeland are much more complex than engaging our enemies on foreign soil. Likewise, the introduction of the military’s appreciable capabilities in response to disasters, be they natural or manmade, comes with authorities and restrictions reflective of an American ethos that will always hold those forces as the servants of the people, never their overseers. Introduction to Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA): The U.S. Military’s Role to Support and Defend examines the requirements and regulations that guide the utilization of our forces in the domestic environment. Topics include: The importance of the distinctions between homeland security, homeland defense, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities as they pertain to both authorities and responsibilities The deliberately subservient position of the military to civil authorities when engaged in response and recovery operations following a disaster The unique relationship between the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard in a mutually supportive effort that bridges requirements between defense on the high seas and law enforcement in territorial waters The air defense mission over the United States, orchestrating manned aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and cruise missiles against threats of the same nature The exceptional challenges that would be associated with the application of land forces in a defense mission on American soil The development of the CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) Enterprise as a function of the nation’s focus on preventing, responding to and recovering from a Weapons of Mass Destruction attack New challenges emerging in the domestic environment that will call for the application of military resources, to include the Arctic, complex catastrophes, and cybersecurity issues

Author : Matt A. Mayer
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Civil defense
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124105185

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Homeland Security and Federalism by Matt A. Mayer Pdf

Argues that the federal model of homeland security is failing, and promotes a model that restores power to the nation's governors and mayors and that will be less costly and more successful.