1 Understanding a Global Priority 1
Introduction 2
1.1 Diverse Threats and Terrorism are the New Normal 2
Self-Check 8
1.2 A Growing Risk 9
Self-Check 14
1.3 9/11: A Wake-Up Call 14
Self-Check 16
1.4 The Nature of Homeland Security 17
Self-Check 22
1.5 Disciplines Involved in Homeland Security and the Emergency Management Profession 22
Self-Check 31
Summary 31
Assess Your Understanding 32
Summary Questions 32
Applying This Chapter 33
Be a Homeland Security Professional 34
Key Terms 34
References 35
2 Identifying Terrorism 38
Introduction 39
2.1 Defining Terrorism 39
Self-Check 42
2.2 Common Characteristics of Terrorism 42
Self-Check 43
2.3 Types of Terrorism 43
Self-Check 46
2.4 Relation of Terrorism to Other Disasters 46
Self-Check 49
Summary 49
Assess Your Understanding 50
Summary Questions 50
Applying This Chapter 51
Be a Homeland Security Professional 51
Key Terms 52
References 52
3 Recognizing the Causes of Terrorism 54
Introduction 55
3.1 Frequently Mentioned Causes of Terrorism 55
Self-Check 58
3.2 Political Causes 58
Self-Check 63
3.3 Cultural and Religious Causes 63
Self-Check 67
3.4 Ideology 68
Self-Check 70
Summary 70
Assess Your Understanding 71
Summary Questions 71
Applying This Chapter 72
Be a Homeland Security Professional 72
Key Terms 73
References 74
4 Comprehending Terrorists and their Behavior 76
Introduction 77
4.1 Terrorists and Terrorist Organizations 77
Self-Check 81
4.2 Personal Characteristics 82
Self-Check 84
4.3 The Behavior and Tactics of Terrorists 84
Self-Check 95
Summary 95
Assess Your Understanding 96
Summary Questions 96
Applying This Chapter 97
Be a Homeland Security Professional 97
Key Terms 98
References 99
5 Uncovering the Dynamic Nature of Terrorism 101
Introduction 102
5.1 The Appearance of Terrorism 102
Self-Check 103
5.2 The Evolution of Terrorism Abroad 103
Self-Check 108
5.3 Terrorism and The United States 108
Self-Check 112
5.4 Terrorism Today 113
Self-Check 116
Summary 116
Assess Your Understanding 117
Summary Questions 117
Applying This Chapter 118
Be a Homeland Security Professional 118
Key Terms 119
References 120
6 Evaluating a Major Dilemma 121
Introduction 122
6.1 Changes in The Media Over Time 122
Self-Check 123
6.2 Terrorists and The Media 123
Self-Check 126
6.3 The Media and Terrorism 126
Self-Check 129
6.4 Government and The Media 130
Self-Check 134
6.5 Censorship and Self-Censorship 134
Self-Check 136
Summary 137
Assess Your Understanding 137
Summary Questions 137
Applying This Chapter 138
Be a Homeland Security Professional 138
Key Terms 139
References 139
7 Contemplating a Quandary 141
Introduction 142
7.1 War, Terrorism, and Law 142
Self-Check 145
7.2 Security and Liberty 145
Self-Check 149
7.3 Cases and Considerations 149
Self-Check 155
Summary 156
Assess Your Understanding 156
Summary Questions 156
Applying This Chapter 157
Be a Homeland Security Professional 157
Key Terms 158
References 158
8 Preventing Terrorist Attacks 160
Introduction 161
8.1 Addressing Root Causes 161
Self-Check 163
8.2 Policy and Legislation 163
Self-Check 167
8.3 Intelligence 167
Self-Check 174
8.4 Counterterrorism 174
Self-Check 181
Summary 181
Assess Your Understanding 181
Summary Questions 182
Applying This Chapter 183
Be a Homeland Security Professional 183
Key Terms 183
References 185
9 Securing the Nation 186
Introduction 187
9.1 Border Control 187
Self-Check 195
9.2 Protecting Air Transportation 195
Self-Check 198
9.3 Rail Transportation Security 198
Self-Check 202
9.4 Protection of Sea Ports and Maritime Transportation 203
Self-Check 206
9.5 Protection of Petrochemical Facilities 206
Self-Check 208
Summary 208
Assess Your Understanding 209
Summary Questions 209
Applying This Chapter 210
Be a Homeland Security Professional 210
Key Terms 211
References 212
10 Protecting Against Potential Attacks 213
Introduction 214
10.1 Threat Assessment 214
Self-Check 222
10.2 Structural and Nonstructural Mitigation 223
Self-Check 227
Summary 228
Assess Your Understanding 228
Summary Questions 228
Applying This Chapter 229
Be a Homeland Security Professional 230
Key Terms 230
References 231
11 Preparing for the Unthinkable 232
Introduction 233
11.1 The Importance and Nature of Preparedness 233
Self-Check 240
11.2 Foundations of Local Preparedness 240
Self-Check 245
11.3 Planning 245
Self-Check 248
11.4 Other Measures 248
Self-Check 254
Summary 254
Assess Your Understanding 255
Summary Questions 255
Applying This Chapter 256
Be a Homeland Security Professional 256
Key Terms 257
References 258
12 Responding to Attacks 260
Introduction 261
12.1 Investigation and Apprehension 261
Self-Check 272
12.2 Other Crucial Functions 272
Self-Check 276
12.3 Coordination Mechanisms 277
Self-Check 282
Summary 283
Assess Your Understanding 283
Summary Questions 283
Applying This Chapter 284
Be a Homeland Security Professional 285
Key Terms 285
References 287
13 Recovering From Impacts 288
Introduction 289
13.1 Initial Recovery Steps 289
Self-Check 293
13.2 Key Recovery Functions 293
Self-Check 299
13.3 The Importance of Disaster Assistance 299
Self-Check 305
Summary 305
Assess Your Understanding 305
Summary Questions 306
Applying This Chapter 307
Be a Homeland Security Professional 307
Key Terms 308
References 309
14 Assessing Significant Threats 311
Introduction 312
14.1 The Future of Terrorism and WMD 312
Self-Check 316
14.2 Radiological Weapons 316
Self-Check 320
14.3 Nuclear Weapons 320
Self-Check 323
14.4 Biological Weapons 324
Self-Check 327
14.5 Chemical Weapons 328
Self-Check 331
14.6 Cyberterrorism 331
Self-Check 335
Summary 336
Assess Your Understanding 336
Summary Questions 336
Applying This Chapter 337
Be a Homeland Security Professional 338
Key Terms 338
References 339
15 Evaluating Other Pressing Problems 341
Introduction 342
15.1 Criminal Activity 342
Self-Check 352
15.2 Social Disturbances 353
Self-Check 360
15.3 Epidemics and Pandemics 360
Self-Check 364
15.4 Global Warming and Climate Change 364
Self-Check 368
Summary 369
Assess Your Understanding 369
Summary Questions 369
Applying This Chapter 371
Be a Homeland Security Professional 371
Key Terms 372
References 373
16 Looking Toward the Future 378
Introduction 379
16.1 The Lessons of This Book 379
Self-Check 383
16.2 Accountability in Homeland Security 383
Self-Check 386
16.3 Clarification of Homeland Security Policy 386
Self-Check 390
16.4 Research Needs and Recommendations for the Future 390
Self-Check 396
Summary 397
Assess Your Understanding 397
Summary Questions 397
Applying This Chapter 398
Be a Homeland Security Professional 399
Key Terms 399
References 399
Glossary 401
Index 415
