Introduction
The primary goals of DHS are to protect American citizens against terrorist threats and securing the U.S. borders. This paper analyses the many missions of the DHS.
Missions of the DHS
Protection against terrorist attacks The priority of the DHS is to protect American citizens against terrorist threats and attacks such as 9/11. The department utilizes a counterterrorism tactic by identifying suspicious terrorist activities within the U.S. borders. Importantly, DHS collaborates with other federal agencies, private sector and the public to mine information essential for prevention of terrorist attacks and preparedness (Napolitano, 2009). Hence, the success of DHS’s missions attributes to effective ...
