Homeland Security

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The paper discusses the importance of a coherent national strategy for preventing terrorist attacks and reacting to natural and human disasters. The paper discusses the role of the emergency manager in the Department of Homeland Security. The paper explains that 9\11 events have made people aware of the necessity to improve common actions and to develop a secure and efficient system of communication among all sectors. The paper concludes that although the actions taken in the name of homeland security are not always flawless, they are needed to ensure the safety and care of the population.

From the Paper:

"The world has changed in recent decades and the threats to homeland security are redefined, having become more and more unpredictable. The new terrorism practiced by extremist movements, which target civil objectives around the globe, has raised the level of awareness from the part of national authorities, taking into consideration the fact that the number of civil casualties is on a continuous rise. This is why a coherent national strategy for preventing terrorist attacks and reacting to natural and human disasters is essential, especially for a country such as the United States. From this perspective, and in the light of the 9\11 events, the 2002 Homeland Security Act set the legal basis for the Department of Homeland Security."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Carter, A. (n.d.). The architecture of Government in the face of terrorism. Retrieved 17 January 2007, from http://bcsia.ksg.harvard.edu/BCSIA_content/documents/carter_winter_01_02.pdf
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