Homeland Security: Progress Made; More Direction and Partnership Sought

Abstract

This report discusses our country's progress in combating terrorism to enhance homeland security. Protecting the United States and its citizens from terrorism is a national effort involving both the government and nongovernment sectors. Such broad based efforts are inherently difficult to lead and manage. More than 40 federal entities alone are involved in combating terrorism. Enhancing homeland security becomes even more complex because it involves all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories; thousands of municipalities; and countless private entities, many of which own the infrastructure that can be attacked. These organizations have multiple, specialized missions, distinct organizational cultures, and millions of employees. Some have both international and domestic components and operations. Trying to effectively involve them in a single, coordinated effort makes a monumental undertaking.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 12, 2002
Accession Number
ADA399938

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Border Security
  • Coast Guard
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Emergency Response
  • Employment
  • First Responders
  • Homeland Security
  • Local Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.