Main description:

A topic–by–topic guide for integrating overseas homelandsecurity practices into those currently used in the UnitedStates

Homeland security practices extend beyond America′s borders.Yet, the United States has failed to look at homeland security (HS)solutions implemented successfully across different corners of theglobe. Comparative Homeland Security raises awareness amongstudents and practitioners with an international menu of HStechniques individual countries have set in place to confront ahost of domestic safety concerns. The book then proceeds to closelyexamine case–by–case examples on why these tactics worked well inan attempt to seek effective alternatives for solving HS problemsfacing the United States. An important weapon for deterringterrorism and responding to crisis situations, Comparative HomelandSecurity:

• Covers strategies and tactics to combat terrorism from a numberof the world′s democracies including, but not limited to, GreatBritain, Israel, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, theNetherlands, and Italy




• Topics are organized topically rather than by country, whichallows the practitioner to easily compare and potentially integratethe concepts presented into practice




• Includes discussion of national strategies, civil libertiesissues, border security and immigration, and emergency response

While there is a marked tendency to view the challenges facingthe United States as unique, many countries have extensive HSpolicies and procedures. Understanding their policy approaches andincorporating some of them to reflect American laws, institutions,and even, in some cases, cultural sensibilities, can significantlyenhance HS policymaking and aid in protecting the safety ofall Americans.

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A topic–by–topic guide for integrating overseas homelandsecurity practices into those currently used in the UnitedStates

Homeland security practices extend beyond America′s borders.Yet, the United States has failed to look at homeland security (HS)solutions implemented successfully across different corners of theglobe. Comparative Homeland Security raises awareness amongstudents and practitioners with an international menu of HStechniques individual countries have set in place to confront ahost of domestic safety concerns. The book then proceeds to closelyexamine case–by–case examples on why these tactics worked well inan attempt to seek effective alternatives for solving HS problemsfacing the United States. An important weapon for deterringterrorism and responding to crisis situations, Comparative HomelandSecurity:

• Covers strategies and tactics to combat terrorism from a numberof the world′s democracies including, but not limited to, GreatBritain, Israel, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, theNetherlands, and Italy




• Topics are organized topically rather than by country, whichallows the practitioner to easily compare and potentially integratethe concepts presented into practice




• Includes discussion of national strategies, civil libertiesissues, border security and immigration, and emergency response

While there is a marked tendency to view the challenges facingthe United States as unique, many countries have extensive HSpolicies and procedures. Understanding their policy approaches andincorporating some of them to reflect American laws, institutions,and even, in some cases, cultural sensibilities, can significantlyenhance HS policymaking and aid in protecting the safety ofall Americans.

Contents:

Preface ix

INTRODUCTION: STUDYING INTERNATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY POLICIES1

1 COUNTRY OVERVIEW 15

2 COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGIES, LAWS, AND INSTITUTIONS 63

3 LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTIONS AND STRATEGIES 147

4 INTEGRATION AND COUNTER–RADICALIZATION 175

5 THE ROLE OF THE MILITARY IN SECURITY AND SUPPORT FOR CIVILAUTHORITIES 207

6 BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION POLICIES 239

7 SECURITY POLICIES: CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION,PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND AVIATION, MARITIME, ANDSURFACE–TRANSPORT SECURITY 261

8 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND MANAGEMENT 291

9 PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIES AND INSTITUTIONS 335

CONCLUSION: INTERNATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY 359

References 363

Index 383