Understanding the Department of Homeland Security
Published on 14. December 2015
250 pages
978-1-59888-742-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 14 to 22 years
File size
0,63 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-59888-742-6 (9781598887426)
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Don Philpott has 20 years as a senior correspondent reporting on major news stories around the world, author of more than 170 books. Former editor of Homeland Defense Journal and International Homeland Security.
Content
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
Customer Service Standards
Our Vision
Our Mission
Informed Compliance
Commercial Gauger Approval and Laboratory
Organization and Operations
Headquarters
Springfield Laboratory
New York Laboratory
Chicago Laboratory
Savannah Laboratory
Houston Laboratory (Southwest Regional Science Center)
Los Angeles Laboratory
San Francisco Laboratory
San Juan Laboratory
Teleforensic Center
Interdiction Technology Branch
Environmental and Cultural Stewardship
Environmental Management System Policy Statement
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
CBP Environmental Documents
Preserving Cultural Resources
Sustainability and Natural Resource Conservation
Travel
NEXUS
Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection
Free and Secure Trade for Commercial Vehicles (FAST)
Global Entry
6. United States Coast Guard (USCG)
At a Glance
History
Missions
7. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Definitions of Key Terms
Immigration Enforcement
National Fugitive Operations Program (NFOP)
Secure Communities
DACA and DAPA
Detention Management
Health Service Corps
National Gang Unit
Worksite Enforcement
Human Rights Violators & War Crimes Unit
The No Safe Haven Initiative
Repatriation
Investigating Illegal Movement of People and Goods
Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST)
Cornerstone
Cyber Crimes Center
Forensic Services
Human Trafficking
Money Laundering
Bulk Cash Smuggling Center
The Cultural Property, Art and Antiquities Program
Firearms, Ammunition, and Explosives Smuggling
Law Enforcement Information Sharing Initiative
Narcotics Enforcement
Child Exploitation Investigations Unit
Customs Cross Designation
Foreign Corruption Investigations
Human Smuggling
Mass-Marketing Fraud
Trade Transparency Unit
Preventing Terrorism
Counter-Proliferation Investigations Program
Illicit Pathways Attack Strategy
Project Shield America
Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit
Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
Visa Security Program
8. United States Secret Service
History
Special Agents
Uniformed Division
Support Personnel
James J. Rowley Training Center
Criminal Investigations
Counterfeit Currency
History of Counterfeiting
Financial Crimes
9. Science and Technology Directorate
First Responders Group (FRG)
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
The Borders and Maritime Security Division
The Chemical and Biological Defense Division (CBD)
Cyber Security Division
Explosives Division
Resilient Systems Division
Acquisition Support and Operations Analysis (ASOA) Group
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO)
Directorates
10. Department Administration and Programs
Management Directorate
National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD)
Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM)
Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis (OCIA)
Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C)
The Office of Emergency Communications
The NCCIC
SECIR
Federal Network Resilience (FNR)
Network Security Deployment
Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP)
Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD)
Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD)
National Infrastructure Coordinating Center (NICC)
The Protective Security Coordination Division (PSCD)
Office for Bombing Prevention
The Sector Outreach and Programs Division (SOPD)
Sector-Specific Agency Responsibilities
11. Other Departments, Agencies, and Organizations
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Office of Health Affairs (OHA)
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A)
DHS Intelligence Enterprise
Office of Operations Coordination and Planning
Office of Policy
Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear Policy
Transborder Policy
Homeland Security Advisory Council
The Office for State and Local Law Enforcement
Office of Strategy, Planning, Analysis and Risk (SPAR)
Office of International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs:
Private Sector Office
Loaned Executive Program
DHS For a Day
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
Customer Service Standards
Our Vision
Our Mission
Informed Compliance
Commercial Gauger Approval and Laboratory
Organization and Operations
Headquarters
Springfield Laboratory
New York Laboratory
Chicago Laboratory
Savannah Laboratory
Houston Laboratory (Southwest Regional Science Center)
Los Angeles Laboratory
San Francisco Laboratory
San Juan Laboratory
Teleforensic Center
Interdiction Technology Branch
Environmental and Cultural Stewardship
Environmental Management System Policy Statement
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
CBP Environmental Documents
Preserving Cultural Resources
Sustainability and Natural Resource Conservation
Travel
NEXUS
Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection
Free and Secure Trade for Commercial Vehicles (FAST)
Global Entry
6. United States Coast Guard (USCG)
At a Glance
History
Missions
7. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Definitions of Key Terms
Immigration Enforcement
National Fugitive Operations Program (NFOP)
Secure Communities
DACA and DAPA
Detention Management
Health Service Corps
National Gang Unit
Worksite Enforcement
Human Rights Violators & War Crimes Unit
The No Safe Haven Initiative
Repatriation
Investigating Illegal Movement of People and Goods
Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST)
Cornerstone
Cyber Crimes Center
Forensic Services
Human Trafficking
Money Laundering
Bulk Cash Smuggling Center
The Cultural Property, Art and Antiquities Program
Firearms, Ammunition, and Explosives Smuggling
Law Enforcement Information Sharing Initiative
Narcotics Enforcement
Child Exploitation Investigations Unit
Customs Cross Designation
Foreign Corruption Investigations
Human Smuggling
Mass-Marketing Fraud
Trade Transparency Unit
Preventing Terrorism
Counter-Proliferation Investigations Program
Illicit Pathways Attack Strategy
Project Shield America
Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit
Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
Visa Security Program
8. United States Secret Service
History
Special Agents
Uniformed Division
Support Personnel
James J. Rowley Training Center
Criminal Investigations
Counterfeit Currency
History of Counterfeiting
Financial Crimes
9. Science and Technology Directorate
First Responders Group (FRG)
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
The Borders and Maritime Security Division
The Chemical and Biological Defense Division (CBD)
Cyber Security Division
Explosives Division
Resilient Systems Division
Acquisition Support and Operations Analysis (ASOA) Group
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO)
Directorates
10. Department Administration and Programs
Management Directorate
National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD)
Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM)
Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis (OCIA)
Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C)
The Office of Emergency Communications
The NCCIC
SECIR
Federal Network Resilience (FNR)
Network Security Deployment
Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP)
Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD)
Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD)
National Infrastructure Coordinating Center (NICC)
The Protective Security Coordination Division (PSCD)
Office for Bombing Prevention
The Sector Outreach and Programs Division (SOPD)
Sector-Specific Agency Responsibilities
11. Other Departments, Agencies, and Organizations
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Office of Health Affairs (OHA)
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A)
DHS Intelligence Enterprise
Office of Operations Coordination and Planning
Office of Policy
Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear Policy
Transborder Policy
Homeland Security Advisory Council
The Office for State and Local Law Enforcement
Office of Strategy, Planning, Analysis and Risk (SPAR)
Office of International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs:
Private Sector Office
Loaned Executive Program
DHS For a Day
