Covering recent developments in the make-up, organization, and strategic mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, this book offers valuable insights into the roles of multi-jurisdictional agencies and various stakeholders at all levels of government. Authored by a respected expert and leader in homeland security education, it provides objective treatment of each of the core components that encompass the DHS’s mission. The book provides a complete overview of DHS organizational and strategic initiatives, explores the challenges facing federal and state government agencies, and identifies the role DHS should play in national and domestic security.