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Homeland security in the USA: Past, present, and future
Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning,
6
(1),
25-31
(2012)
Abstract
This paper examines the evolving and dynamic field of homeland security in the USA. Included in this analysis is the evolution of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, an overview of the National Warning System, a summary of citizen support groups, and how the field of homeland security has had an impact on the location and architecture of public buildings and facilities. Also included are website directories of citizen support groups and federal agencies related to the field of homeland security.
Keywords: homeland security; emergency management; first-responders; national security; national terrorism advisory system
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Author's Biography
Roger L. Kemp is a career city manager, having served in California, New Jersey and Connecticut. He is the editor of Homeland Security: Best Practices for Local Government. Dr Kemp served on the US Department of Justice’s Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council, and was appointed by the Governor to the Homeland Security Working Group, State of Connecticut.
Citation
Kemp, Roger L. (2012, May 1). Homeland security in the USA: Past, present, and future. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 6, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.69554/HQSE5015.
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