homeland security
RSS homeland securityHomeland Security - What and Whither?
White Paper Conventional wisdom was that Congress would pass and President Bush would sign a bill creating the Department of Homeland Security, most likely by September 2002. The stalemate on the bill, the purpose of which is the security of the United States... [05 Nov 2004]
Homeland Security: DHS Needs a Strategy to Use DOE's Laboratories for Research on Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Detection and Response Technologies
White Paper The Homeland Security Act of 2002 gave the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the ability to use laboratories owned by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct research and development (R&D) of these advanced technologies. [21 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security: Further Action Needed to Promote Successful Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority
White Paper The Homeland Security Act of 2002 authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a pilot program for the use of acquisition agreements known as "other transactions. The act requires GAO to report to Congress on the use of other... [21 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security: Performance of Information System to Monitor Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors Has Improved, But Issues Remain
White Paper The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to collect and record key data on foreign students, exchange visitors, and their dependents - prior to their entering the United... [21 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security: A Framework for Addressing the Nation's Efforts
White Paper This document discusses a framework for addressing federal efforts to provide for homeland security. Third, it offers a framework for how the government might organize a homeland security program. Second, it offers some thoughts on what government... [21 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security in the State of Washington: A Baseline Report on the Activities of State and Local Governments
White Paper The Homeland Security project is supported by the John D.and Catherine T. Since that time, a number of initiatives related to homeland security have been undertaken. MacArthur, the John S.and James L. [03 Jul 2008]
Homeland Security: Communication Protocols and Risk Communication Principles Can Assist in Refining the Advisory System
White Paper This report discusses the Homeland Security Advisory System, which was designed to disseminate information to federal, state, and local agencies and the public on the risk of terrorist acts. In particular, it examines the decision making process... [11 Jan 2005]
Briefing Paper - Homeland Security and Vaccine Compensation
White Paper On November 13, 2002, the Homeland Security Bill was passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate. Originally intended to set up a new Department of Homeland Security, the 484-page bill also provided for the biggest reorganization... [20 Jan 2005]
Homeland Security: Section 508
White Paper This webcast will discuss the new Section 508 on Homeland Security. [18 Feb 2005]
Homeland Security: Critical Design and Implementation Issues
White Paper This report focuses on two major issues that are believed the Congress should consider creating a new cabinet department principally dedicated to homeland security. The major issues are: the national strategy and criteria needed to guide any... [21 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security: Introduction and Lead-In
White Paper This webcast gives an introduction and lead-in to the concept of Homeland Security. [21 Jan 2005]
Homeland Security - The Course Ahead
White Paper The renaissance of interest in homeland security is directly related to the need for U.S.maritime security the hallmark of Coast Guard operations since its birth as the Revenue Cutter Service in 1790. [27 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security: New Department Could Improve Coordination But May Complicate Public Health Priority Setting
White Paper This document discusses the proposal for creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent anthrax incidents, there had been concern about the ability of the federal government to... [21 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security: The Department of Defense's Role
White Paper With the heightened concern about large-scale terrorism, have come efforts to involve Department of Defense (DOD) more closely with federal, state, and local agencies in their homeland security activities. [03 Jul 2008]
Homeland Security: Do It Right
White Paper That's why the president's plan to create a new Department of Homeland Security presents such a unique opportunity. Among today's weariest business cliches is "clean sheet of paper," meant to connote a fresh start and new thinking, a breaking loose... [20 Jan 2005]
