Transcript Chapter 2 Terror, Threat, and Disaster Post 9/11

A new Paradigm of Homeland Security
•Analyze the events of 911
•Lack of information exchange prior to 9/11
•Initial formation of the Department of Homeland Security
•Explain the structural changes that have taken place since
its inception
•Various directorates and offices in the Department of
Homeland Security
Read Pages 29-34
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DHS was established in record time
The primary mission was to protect the
homeland
Tome Ridge was designated the first Director
of Homeland Security
Chart: figure 2.8 on page 35
Mission Statement on page 36
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The Homeland Security Act of 2002 established
DHS
The Act compartmentalizes the agency into
four main areas of responsibility
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Border and transportation
Emergency preparedness and response
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
countermeasures
information analysis and infrastructure protection
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Prevent terrorist acts within the
United States
Reduce America's vulnerability to
terrorism
Minimize the damage and then
recover from attacks that do occur
 Tom Ridge
 Michael Chertoff
 Janet Napolitano
Internet Exercise…
What was their profession before DHS ?
When were they appointed ?
What were they known for…their expertise ?
Teach the class about the individual
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Directorate for National Protection and
Programs - deals with risk and physical and
virtual threats
Directorate for Science and Technology - the
research and development arm of DHS
Directorate for Management - oversees budget,
finance, and human resources for DHS
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DHS Office of Policy- formulates and
coordinates DHS policy
DHS Office of Health Affairs – deals with
medically related incidents
DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis –
assesses and analyzes information and data
regarding threat
DHS Office of Operations Coordination –
monitors and coordinates Homeland Security
activities and programs in 50 states in
conjunction with law enforcement partners
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Transportation Security Administration
Customs and Border Protection
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
United States Coast Guard
Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States Secret Service
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
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Research your assigned agency and give
a short brief on what they do.
 When was the agency established
 What is their primary mission
 Teach the class information about the
agency
Human Trafficking Awareness Video for First
Responders
http://www.dhs.gov/video/human-traffickingawareness-video-first-responders
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Options for Consideration Active Shooter
Training Video
http://www.dhs.gov/video/optionsconsideration-active-shooter-training-video
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