Homeland Security Technologies for the 21st Century

by Ryan K. Baggett (Editor), Chad S. Foster (Editor), Brian K. Simpkins (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440831430
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/17/2017
Series:	Praeger Security International
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	308
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Ryan K. Baggett, EdD, is associate professor of homeland security at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. In this capacity, his instruction focuses on critical infrastructure protection, risk analysis, and technology applications.

Chad S. Foster is assistant professor in homeland security at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY, where he supports student learning in the homeland security and emergency management fields of study.

Brian K. Simpkins is associate director of research and evaluation at the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Justice and Safety Center, where he provides daily oversight of the Center's research support to clients such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter One Introduction: Technology Securing the Homeland
Brian K. Simpkins and Chad S. Foster
Chapter Two Ethical and Privacy Implications of Technology
Ryan K. Baggett
Chapter Three Homeland Security Technology Assessment and Implementation
Ryan K. Baggett
Chapter Four Perspectives in Homeland Security Training: Enhancing Training Access and Delivery through Technology
Brian K. Simpkins
Chapter Five Social Media's Role in Supporting the Homeland Security Mission
Ryan K. Baggett
Chapter Six Physical Security Technologies: Protecting Assets and Critical Infrastructure through Technology
Brian K. Simpkins
Chapter Seven Cybersecurity Threats and Technology Applications in Homeland Security
S. Kristopher Bowerman
Chapter Eight Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Homeland Security
Robert Coullahan
Chapter Nine Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Detection Systems and Data Interoperability
David Lamensdorf and Chad S. Foster
Chapter Ten Public Safety Communications: The Technology behind the Call
Jay English
Chapter Eleven Mobile Communications and Decision Support Applications
Chad S. Foster
Chapter Twelve Fire Protection Systems for Infrastructure Protection
Scott Rockwell
Chapter Thirteen Conclusion: The Future of Homeland Security Technology
Ryan K. Baggett and Chad S. Foster

Bibliography
About the Editors and Contributors
Index