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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrentice Hall PTR

ISBN-100131534661

ISBN-139780131534667

eBay Product ID (ePID)52763138

Product Key Features

Book TitleHomeland Security for Policing

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicLaw Enforcement, Security (National & International)

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science

AuthorWillard M. Oliver

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight15.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-015859

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal363.34

Table Of Content1. The Era of Homeland Security 2. Homeland Security 3. Police Strategy for Homeland Security 4. Police Operations for Homeland Security 5. Police Tactics for Homeland Security APPENDICES

SynopsisFor courses in Introduction to Policing, Current Police Policies, Issues in Policing and Homeland Security. Unique in focus, Homeland Security for Policing presents a framework for understanding the role police play in today's era of Homeland Security. The only text of its kind, the book examines the events that led up to this new policing era, the relationship between national, state and local agencies, and specific strategies, operations and tactics that can be used to prevent and protect against future threats. Special emphasis is placed on understanding 9-11, the entire framework of Homeland Security in the U.S. and the unique issues faced by local law enforcement., Unique in focus, Homeland Security for Policing presents a framework for understanding the role police play in today's era of Homeland Security. The only book of its kind, it examines the events that led up to this new policing era, the relationship between national, state and local agencies, and specific strategies, operations and tactics that can be used to prevent and protect against future threats. Special emphasis is placed on understanding 9-11, the entire framework of Homeland Security in the U.S. and the unique issues faced by local law enforcement. KEY TOPICS: Provides a strategic focus that addresses state and local level responses to Homeland Security as well as responses at the federal level. Discusses the specific issues facing police with respect to Homeland Security and connects the Homeland Security and criminal justice fields. Discusses how and why policing has changed in the last decade. Presents a fuller understanding of how the concept of Homeland Security developed, what it means for the police, and where within the scope of a national Homeland Security framework the police fit. Discusses the activities of local police within the context of both state and national Homeland Security policies. Emphasizes the integral web of dependency and connected nature of these agencies. Discusses techniques for information gathering, risk and threat assessments, intelligence analysis, preparation for mass disasters (including Weapons of Mass Destruction), risk management, information sharing (both laterally and vertically), preemption of terrorism, and employment of an Incident Command System under the National Incident Management System. Helps identify the new roles, new responsibilities, and new tasks of the police in today's post 9-11 environment. Law enforcement professionals., Unique in focus, Homeland Security for Policing presents a framework for understanding the role police play in today's era of Homeland Security. The only book of its kind, it examines the events that led up to this new policing era, the relationship between national, state and local agencies, and specific strategies, operations and tactics that can be used to prevent and protect against future threats. Special emphasis is placed on understanding 9-11, the entire framework of Homeland Security in the U.S. and the unique issues faced by local law enforcement. Provides a strategic focus that addresses state and local level responses to Homeland Security as well as responses at the federal level. Discusses the specific issues facing police with respect to Homeland Security and connects the Homeland Security and criminal justice fields. Discusses how and why policing has changed in the last decade. Presents a fuller understanding of how the concept of Homeland Security developed, what it means for the police, and where within the scope of a national Homeland Security framework the police fit. Discusses the activities of local police within the context of both state and national Homeland Security policies. Emphasizes the integral web of dependency and connected nature of these agencies. Discusses techniques for information gathering, risk and threat assessments, intelligence analysis, preparation for mass disasters (including Weapons of Mass Destruction), risk management, information sharing (both laterally and vertically), preemption of terrorism, and employment of an Incident Command System under the National Incident Management System. Helps identify the new roles, new responsibilities, and new tasks of the police in today's post 9-11 environment. Law enforcement professionals.

LC Classification NumberHV8141.O55 2006