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

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

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

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  1. 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

  2. The Department of Homeland Security was established on September 20th 2001 • 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

  3. The Department of Homeland Security • The Homeland Security Act of 2002 established DHS • The Act compartmentalizes the agency into four main areas of responsibility • Border and transportation • Emergency preparedness and response • chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear countermeasures • information analysis and infrastructure protection

  4. The Primary Focus of DHS • Prevent terrorist acts within the United States • Reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism • Minimize the damage and then recover from attacks that do occur

  5. The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security • 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

  6. DHS Directorates • 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

  7. DHS Offices • 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

  8. DHS Agencies • 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

  9. Internet Exercise • 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

  10. Homeland Security Videos • Human Trafficking Awareness Video for First Responders http://www.dhs.gov/video/human-trafficking-awareness-video-first-responders • Options for Consideration Active Shooter Training Video http://www.dhs.gov/video/options-consideration-active-shooter-training-video

  11. Review Questions

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