Understanding Homeland Security

You are the emergency manager for your city and you have been asked by the City Manager to speak to a group of local citizens and teach them what exactly is homeland security and how terrorism is linked to homeland security. In your own words, you will write an essay on what you will say. Your essay must include at least a paragraph on every topic we covered this semester. You must use your own words remember these are local citizens who need you to use everyday language to understand what you are talking to them about. You must conclude with how terrorism has come to be linked with homeland security in the United States. Let your discussions, assignments, and readings guide your writing. Required Textbook Martin, Gus (2015) Understanding Homeland Security, ISBN: 978-1-4522-8688-4 Chapter 1 Defining Homeland Security Chapter 2 Homeland Security and the All-Hazards Umbrella Chapter 3 The Legal Foundations of Homeland Security Chapter 4 Civil Liberties and Securing the Homeland Chapter 5 Homeland Security at the Federal Level Chapter 6 Homeland Security at the State and Local levels Chapter 7 The New Terrorism and Homeland Security Chapter 8 Terrorism in the United States Chapter 9 Specific Vulnerabilities Chapter 10 Critical Resources: Preparedness and Planning Chapter 11 Intelligence and Hardening the Target Chapter 12 Critical Outcomes: Response and Recovery Chapter 13 The Future of Homeland Security