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HLS 4640 NCCC Function of Homeland Security Essay

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Midterm Essay Examination

Introduction to Homeland Security

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1. Is it possible for the U.S. Government to employ dual-use, all-hazards systems to

protect U.S. transportation systems and critical infrastructure? Provide an example of a dual-

use, security/safety system for both a transportation system and a component of critical

infrastructure that would address the risk of terrorism and other non-intentional hazards

(either man-made or natural).

The Government can employ dual-use systems that will protect our transportation systems

against a multitude of threats. With the use of these systems comes challenges due to the

multiple strategies regarding security. Our past shows us that we were not successful and

were slow to address many weaknesses. With technology advancements and dual-use

systems, the government can find ways to prevent natural and man-made threats (DHS,

2015) (Bullock, 2016). The Department of Homeland Security comprised of three crucial

policies directed to the management process, response plan, and preparedness goals which,

will determine the support of an all-hazards perspective. (DHS, 2015) The I-Step provides

services to all port, aviation, mass transit, intermodal, freight rail, highway and motor

carriers, and pipeline industries. The program collaborates with the government, emergency

responders and state and local law enforcement building partnerships to sustain and protect

travelers, and to enhance national resilience. As part of the I-Step program, all training

exercise information is shared and collaborated across all modes allowing teams to improve

where needed, which will reduce risk and sharpen nation risk reduction strategies. (TSA

,2012). Dual-use systems with regards to advancements in technology and research benefit

civilians as well as the military. Dual-use systems can include contributions from

neuroscience research and development use in asymmetric warfare, and to protect terroristic

threats here in the United States. Training both civilians and military personnel to use these

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Midterm Essay Examination Introduction to Homeland Security 1. Is it possible for the U.S. Government to employ dual-use, all-hazards systems to protect U.S. transportation systems and critical infrastructure? Provide an example of a dualuse, security/safety system for both a transportation system and a component of critical infrastructure that would address the risk of terrorism and other non-intentional hazards (either man-made or natural). The Government can employ dual-use systems that will protect our transportation systems against a multitude of threats. With the use of these systems comes challenges due to the multiple strategies regarding security. Our past shows us that we were not successful and were slow to address many weaknesses. With technology advancements and dual-use systems, the government can find ways to prevent natural and man-made threats (DHS, 2015) (Bullock, 2016). The Department of Homeland Security comprised of three crucial policies directed to the management process, response plan, and preparedness goals which, will determine the support of an all-hazards perspective. (DHS, 2015) The I-Step provides services to all port, aviation, mass transit, intermodal, freight rail, highway and motor carriers, and pipeline industries. The program collaborates with the government, emergency responders and state and local law enforcement building partnerships to sustain and protect travelers, and to enhance national resilience. As part of the I-Step program, a ...
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