Homeland Security

Providing security managers with a clear and simple methodology to protect their organizations, this volume uses an adaptation of the U.S. Department of Defense’s antiterrorism fundamentals and applies it to the private sector to protect companies, facilities, and infrastructures. The book helps sec..

This book examines and evaluates recent U.S. military experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan in the context of the use of biometrics and related technologies. It is a comprehensive look at how biometrics has been used to support various military operations and suggests ways that its uses can be further..

Bringing together the contributions of international experts, this book demonstrates ways to recognize and reduce regional infrastructure vulnerability by building secure networks of collaboration within different areas of the world. With sections on the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, Europe,..

How should we analyze and assess new terrorist behaviors? What are the particular risks and challenges from new terrorism? Should we negotiate with terrorists, and, if so, how? When should we use force against terrorists? Countering New(est) Terrorism: Hostage-Taking, Kidnapping, and Active Violence..

Documents the imperative need for communities to prepare for the coming effects of climate change and provides a series of recommendations on how to reduce risks for communities and businesses. This book offers case histories from communities across America that have successfully reduced the extent ..

Authored by a team of expert contributors, this book identifies and assesses the relevant issues inherent in developing and implementing maritime security measures. It examines the new maritime security environment, including the different but complementary interests of the shipping industry and nat..

The threat against the homeland continues and the private investigator plays a critical part in this effort. This includes in providing criminal, civil and background investigation, protective service, security consulting and electronic sweeps. The text will provide an overview of the role of privat..

A collaborative effort among world experts, this book presents the most recent results in radar imaging for maritime observation. The book explores the remote sensing of sea surface and the maritime surveillance providing key theoretical concepts of SAR and ISAR imaging and more advanced and ad-hoc ..

In this book leading experts address all major aspects of contemporary rail safety and security issues. Case studies of transit disasters illustrate lessons learned and provide critical insight into preventative measures. _x005F_x000D_ ...

Uniting the best of Michael Fagel and Jennifer Hesterman's books in the fields of homeland security and emergency management, the editors of this volume present the prevailing issues affecting the homeland security community today. Many natural and man-made threats can impact our communities—but the..

Since the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established, it has remained a work-in-progress. This volume is one of the first to examine the strategy that has characterized the DHS’s first five years.  It includes contributions from top military, international relations, and security experts...

Because terrorists are made, not born, it is critically important to world peace that detainees and inmates influenced by violent ideology are deradicalized and rehabilitated back into society. This volume demonstrates through the actual experiences of military personnel, defense contractors, and Ir..