Acc/260 Introduction To Homeland Security Essay

Please let this serve as my recommendation for Willie Hearns for admission into your Master’s Program for Homeland Security. Willie worked for the Office of Emergency Planning and Response at the Mississippi State Department of Health as an Emergency Planner. He was not only a gifted planner but also an integral part of the public health and medical response to natural and man-made disasters and public health emergencies in Mississippi. Even after his departure from MSDH we worked very closely with Willie as Medical Operations Officer at the Mississippi National Guard 47th Civil Support Team. He is an expert in Homeland Security and I believe he will contribute greatly to your program and other students. He understands the value of collaboration

On the date September 11, 2001, the world stood still and watched the horror of terrorism unfold in the heart and soul of the United States of America. For the world, this was just the beginning of the terrorist attacks that will take place. In my essay I will carefully evaluate the measures taken by Governments to stop the terror attacks from happening, through my paper I will discuss the United Nations (UN) and global counter-terrorism, summarising the facts on the 9/11 attacks, furthermore the connection between Muslims, United

The United States Department of Homeland Security also known as the DHS is a federal agency designed to protect the United States against threats. Its responsible for keeping and ensuring the safety and security of the nation from terrorist attacks and other disasters. The DHS has three independent branches consisting of the United states citizenship and immigration services which are to advance national security, to wipe out migration case overabundances, and to enhance client administrations.There is also the Federal Emergency Management Agency also knows as FEMA is to facilitate the reaction to a calamity that has happened in the United States and that overpowers the assets of neighborhood and state experts. The legislative head of the state

1. Is the "war on terrorism" truly a war? In your opinion, how has the New Terrorism affected and redefined how nations pursue warlike options?

Fruitvale Station provides insights into the modern homeland security policy because towards the resolution of the film there is racial profiling. Also, in regards to the homeland security policy, race-based criminal profiling had become a denounced law enforcement practice (Newman). “In 1999, a Gallup poll revealed that more than 80% of Americans disapproved of the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement authorities on any level” (Newman). In Fruitvale Station there is a detachment between the community and the law enforcement because the community is aware of the racial profiling that the law enforcement uses in order to obtain suspects. As a result, Oscar Grant and his associates were not cooperative with the law enforcement on New Year’s Day in 2009 because of this detachment the community has with the law enforcement.

Fisher (2004) divides the Homeland Security Assessment into eight easy to follow steps that must be followed in order to ensure an easy understanding and flow. These eight steps include complete the organizational overview, read Baldrige criteria, review questions, zero-based and world class, make interview notes, list comments for strengths and improvement, list homeland security strategic planning issues, and score assessment items (Fisher, 2004).

As a Chief executive, the president’s main duties are to enforce and execute laws however they see fit. The President signs executive orders directing law enforcement agencies, including the agencies that enforce immigration laws, that has “prosecutorial discretion”– the power to decide whom to investigate, arrest, detain, charge, and prosecute. The Agencies may develop discretionary policies specific to the laws they are charged with enforcing, the population they serve, and the problem they face. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may decide how to prioritize its resources in order to meet its stated enforcement goals that are set by the President. With executive unilateral powers the president, drafts policies without and sometimes over the objection of Congress or the courts. The President can design policies regarding the immigration matter without approval of Congress, he can simply follow the former presidents’ footsteps on immigration laws. I am making the argument that U.S. President does have too much unilateral power.

What are the three directorates of the Department of Homeland Security? Describe the missions of each.

The Department of Homeland Security, also known as the DHS, is an orginization that is set in place to protect and secure the United States from the many threats, inside and outside of the country, that compromise the safety of our nation. With over two hundred and forty thousand employees, the Department of Homeland Security works in many different areas of the nation to keep the people safe and secure. They are largely focused on prepping for terrorist attacks and everything that would come with an attack on our nation. This focus on terrorism has caused considerable controversy and criticism, including many accusations of violating civil rights with this orginization.

After the tragic event of 9/11, Bush wanted to make sure that another incident similar would not transpire, and he had a duty to keep America safe. To complete that assignment, Bush signed a law, known as the “Homeland Security Act”, to create the “Department of Homeland Security” (DHS) to combat the possible threat of terrorism. The strategic plan for the DHS is for an intergovernmental interaction; federal, state and local, to cooperate with one another and divulge any information that would be deemed a terroristic act. Any information that is shared will go to the office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP), a single point department for the DHS, for the intention of exchanging information with personnel associated with all subnational governments. The ultimate goal of the DHS to have better communication with all intergovernmental entities to prevent another 9/11 attack from occurring.

Thesis: The Department of Homeland Security operates with a Code of Conduct for all Federal Protective Service employees. DHS must maintain the mission of safety and security of the nation and its citizens, while balancing their civil and privacy rights. Federal property has access control for the public during normal operating hours and secured access for after hours. Signs are posted on federal property stating rules and regulations for the public to adhere to; failure to comply can result in civil and criminal penalties by both the state and the federal government. A single offense can incur state misdemeanor charges, followed by federal misdemeanor charges. A code of ethics can define an organization and its reputation.

My dissertation proposal centered on Homeland Security, and I am currently on the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data collection chapter of the dissertation. I am planning to recruit about 30 DHS employees from major Frontline DHS components and two Headquarters’ upper managers within the U.S. northeastern and Mid-Atlantic region to ascertain best practices within the agency since after the merger in 2003. Some specific sites I will like to visit include DHS headquarter, Federal Emergency Management Agency in Baltimore region, Transportation Security Administration in Baltimore, USCIS Baltimore Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Baltimore, Customs and Border Protection site at International Airport, Dulles VA.

As a direct consequence of September 11, a number of substantial challenges lie ahead in the area of counter-terrorism..   The most prominent of these is the changing nature of the terrorism phenomenon.  In past years, when terrorism was largely the product of direct state sponsorship, policymakers were able to diminish prospects for the United States becoming a target using a combination of diplomatic and military instruments to deter potential state sponsors.  Today, however, many terrorist organizations and individuals act independently from former and present state sponsors, shifting to other sources of support, including the development of transnational networks.

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 impacted the American people without many of them realizing it. The act called for increased monitoring of computer networks, phone lines, and online history inside the United States and allowed the government to deport suspects (ACLU). What was created by the act has snaked its way into all aspects of our lives, creating a sense of order and restricting some freedom. However, some say that this imposition into our daily lives limits our freedoms and actions allowed us by the Constitution. Many interest groups voice strong resentment for the act while others try to demonstrate the strengths and triumphs of the Homeland Security Act. This paper will show the differing viewpoints of those that feel that the

Today wasn’t your average day. I woke up with an awkward huge smile that stretched from ear to ear. Obviously I was over anxious, and filled with excitement, like on those rare days your mom treats you to dinner. It was all because today was my best friend’s birthday! From the vibrant blue skies to the aroma of breakfast with unfortunately had passed, that aside today was going to be perfect or so I thought.