Homeland Security Technologies for the 21st Century

A  comprehensive textbook that overviews common technologies utilized  within the homeland security enterprise with an emphasis on contemporary  homeland security mission areas and end-user applications.

Designed  for students entering or currently working in the safety, security, and  emergency management disciplines in the public or private sectors, this  textbook presents a broad array of homeland security technology types  from the viewpoint of end-user applications and homeland security  mission areas. The authors investigate various theories behind the use  of technologies and assess the importance of technologies for achieving  goals and objectives. The content includes not only technical  capabilities but also a blend of sample applications of technologies  using an all-hazards framework and use cases at all levels of practice,  including both the public and private sectors.

The authors  provide an overview of preparedness applications; preventive and  protective systems; and mitigation, response, and recovery technologies.  Topics such as ethical and privacy concerns associated with  implementing technologies and use of the Internet and social media  receive special attention. In addition to readers directly involved in  the security disciplines, this book will be useful for students in  technical fields of study such as geographic information systems (GIS),  computer science, or engineering who are seeking information on  standards, theories, and foundations underlining homeland security  technologies.