Capabilities and Limitations in Homeland Security
Dustin S. Smith
American Military University
Author Note
Dustin S. Smith, Intelligence of Homeland Security, American Military University.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Dustin S. Smith
Contact: dustin.smith61@mycampus.apus.edu
ABSTRACT
This paper will explain the capabilities and limitations in homeland security; homeland security functions in operations that have tremendously changed over certain period, becoming a major force in both domestic and foreign policy. Agencies and organizations consists of communities all directed by the office of National Intelligence also known as the executive branch. As well as the numerous operations comprised
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Agencies and organizations consists of communities all directed by the office of National Intelligence also known as the executive branch. “Besides the conventional tracking of foreign military capabilities and scrutiny of the intentions of foreign governments, the intelligence has been changed to perform many roles. (Gorman, 2008). This statement explains how roles are important for studying terrorism plans, production of all weapons of mass destruction, cyber threats, failing countries, and justifying the global economy. The intelligence capabilities are vital assets to support security, country laws, peace, and the welfare of the country. The largest monitoring of intelligence has been the FBI, effective because it leads most issues relating to domestic and foreign Intel. “Since the events of the 9/11, this entity has increasingly intensified its focus on intelligence, hence establishing a strong reputation in intelligence gathering. In addition, the FBI has also consistently developed and increased the number of informants within the country.” (Gorman, …show more content…
I also explained the various organizations that have importance for each issue in our nation, how homeland security functions in operations; and how changes made a great impact on our national security, which ultimately became both domestic and foreign policy. I also explained the intelligence capabilities that support security, country laws, peace, and the welfare of the country. This paper explained the importance of the FBI as a main intelligence stronghold. As well as the numerous operations comprised with all agencies to complete the same task at hand. Lastly, I mention the reasons as to why agencies created intensive organizations and procedures to enforce security through our
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The DIA started in 1958. The organizational structure of the DoD and U.S. foreign intelligence came to a new shape with the establishment of DIA. It was Robert McNamara, then Secretary of Defense, who came up with the concept of DIA in 1961. DIA gathers human source intelligence, analyzes technical intelligence, distributes intelligence/reports to the intelligence agencies, provides advice and support to the Joint Chiefs of Staff with foreign military intelligence, and provides military intelligence to combatant commands as its operational functions. A DIA director is supposed to be a three-star military general and DIA is believed to have employed at least 7,500 staff worldwide today. The DIA is a defense intelligence agency that prevents strategic surprises and delivers a decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and to policymakers. This paper will try to evaluate DIA’s role in US national security in present condition of massive budget deficits and increased congressional oversight, plus the intelligence capabilities of the Regional Combatant Commanders and the individual services like CIA and NSA.
In the 21st century, the world as we know it suffers from psychotic, demented, treacherous and, sophisticated crimes. This world would be corrupt without a tunnel of light if it was not for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, also known as the FBI, is a corporation that seeks fidelity, bravery and, integrity for the United States of America. The FBI researches shocking and concerning crimes the news reports about politics, war and, safety that we hear on the television about issues that are being reported to the people. These cases of transgression are missions the FBI analyzes, such as hacking information from double spies, locating terrorists, seeking pedophiles, cracking down unknown mobsters, gang leaders and serial killers, white-collar crime, public corruption, cyber-crime, counter intelligence and civil rights.
Drug trafficking activity and terrorism activity have much in common. Both drugs and terrorism have strong national security and law enforcement components, they have military components, border control components, economic and trade components, medical components, and agricultural components. Today there are some 50 federal agencies with some degree of counterdrug responsibilities and at least 12 federal agencies with important counterterrorism responsibilities. This paper examines one model for unifying them under an executive branch, White House director's office, as outlined below.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, also know as the FBI is an interesting topic. The FBI is the “principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice”, also known as DOJ. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is responsible in collecting facts and giving or writing reports that one has either perceived, investigated or observed. As well as, assembling evidence in cases that involve Federal jurisdiction and assembling evidence. Not to mention, it bestows law enforcement leadership and reinforcement to international and state law enforcement agencies, which enforce the law.
The strategies of homeland security seek to combat the risks the nation faces and so by using risk management effective plans and decisions can be formed to address these risks (U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2001, p.9). In order to carry out the many missions of homeland security, effective and reliable capabilities must be obtained to have the best results, risk management is used to identify these capabilities and also discover what is lacking in the realm of capability (U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2001, p.9). Without resources it would not be possible to keep the nation safe and keep threats at bay, by using risk management to allocate the best resources and fund projects that have substantial returns homeland security professionals ensure that goals and missions can be accomplished (U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2001,
Homeland security is the way Americans put forth the effort to ensure the homeland is safe, secure, and stands firm against terrorist acts and other hazard that could put the health and welfare of the American people. The mission of the Homeland Security is to prevent terrorism, secure and protect our open borders, uphold all immigration laws, safeguard and secure cyberspace, and be content and resilient when it pertains to disasters.
The private security and law enforcement officer as well the FBI function and responsibilities have tightened after the 9/11 attacked. Private security officers are undergoing more advanced training from latest technology system to protect the nation to terrorism to be prepared and ready in any event that might come along the way like the 9/11 attacked. After the disastrous event of the 9/11 attack numerous companies and group of people obligate themselves a thorough investigation and evaluation. Security companies are more watchful and alert doing total criminal screening that includes background checks, financial check, criminal records and fingerprinting on potential employees and so total background checks on agency and essential plan of action to possible business partners. Private security also identifies the important of well trained security officers in giving protection to entry points. To be effective in the role and responsibility of private security officer it needs both public and private entity to work hand in hand in protecting the nation.
Citizens feeling protected in their own nation is a crucial factor for the development and advancement of that nation. The United States’ government has been able to provide this service for a small tax and for the most part it is money well spent. Due to events leading up to the terrifying attacks on September 11, 2001 and following these attacks, the Unites States’ government has begun enacting certain laws and regulations that ensure the safety of its citizens. From the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 to the most recent National Security Agency scandal, the government has attempted and for the most part succeeded in keeping domestic safety under control. Making sure that the balance between obtaining enough intelligence to protect the safety of the nation and the preservation of basic human rights is not extremely skewed, Congress has set forth requisites in FISA which aim to balance the conflicting goals of privacy and security; but the timeline preceding this act has been anything but honorable for the United States government.
The FBI is the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They investigate the crimes of terrorism, counterintelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized crime, white-collar crime, violent crime, and weapon of mass destruction(WMD). The FBI is highly trained, locally based, passionately committed investigators, analysts, linguists, and SWAT experts. They chase down leads, gather evidence, make arrests, provide security for special events, conduct training, collect and share intelligence, and respond to threats and incidents at a moment’s notice. Spies are targeting the nation’s most valuable secrets. The threat does not only consist of the more traditional spies passing U.S. secrets to foreign governments, there's also cyber-based
Police can possibly prevent the next terrorist attack in the United States. In order for a threat to be detected; however, information regarding suspicious activity must be conveyed to the appropriate government officials in a timely manner. As an example of a communication deficiency, the significance of this issue was demonstrated in terror related activities that occurred on September 11, 2001. Many people believe these attacks could have been prevented by government officials. If actionable intelligence information is shared by the respective intelligence and law enforcement communities, as well as members of the private sector, perhaps law enforcement agents can more successfully identify terrorist suspects, and take action to prevent a future terrorist attack.
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