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Department of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security was formed in response to the September 11 attacks, and focuses on terrorism and other duties, including border security, customs and emergency management. There are numerous departments under the Department of Homeland Security who all work together to prevent and protect the United States from attacks and disasters. National Security Council (NSC) The National Security Council (NSC) consists of the president, vice president, secretaries of state, treasury, and defense; and the assistant to the president for national security affairs as documented in our textbook (Carafano, 2012). The NSC covers national security matters and manages policies and strategies related to counter-terrorism …show more content…

The U.S. Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard is the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security. This organization is responsible for protecting our Nation's maritime interests and environment around the world, which include Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Aids to Navigation (ATON), Ice Breaking, Environmental Protection, Port Security and Military Readiness (The Unique Role of the U.S. Coast Guard, 2016). Customs and Border Protection (CPB) With more than 60,000 employees, the role of the Customs and Border Protection (CPB) is to safeguard our borders by stopping those who try to enter illegally. Other responsibilities are to stop illegal drugs and contraband, and stopping terrorists from entering the United States. The CPB is primarily responsible for United States border protection and enforcing laws at land, water and air ports. (Carafano, 2012). Immigration and Customs Enforcement …show more content…

The TSA was created to oversee security in all methods of transportation, such as mass transit, roads, rails and pipelines. This agency also screens passenger lists for names on the Terrorist Watch List. The agency is also responsible for oversight of the Federal Air Marshal Service whose officer’s travel armed and incognito on selected commercial passenger flights to prevent hostile acts (Carafano, 2012). Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was created under President Jimmy Carter in 1979 (FEMA - About he Agency, 2016). FEMA is responsible for preparing and preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror (FEMA - About he Agency, 2016). During disasters, FEMA coordinates with other agencies to deliver aid. The Secret

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