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Evolution of Homeland Security Agencies Pre- and Post-9/11

Southern New Hampshire University CJ 310 Module Five Assignment Template Choose two agencies in the tablebelow and delete the rows of the agencies you will not be using. Then replace the bracketed text with the relevant information. Name of Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Roles and Responsibilities of Agency (Pre-9/11) Emergency management and civil defense were the responsibilities of FEMA. (FEMA, 2021) TSA didn't exist before 9/11. Instead, airport security relies heavily on private contractor. (Martin, 2020) Communication and Information Sharing (Pre-9/11) Communication was lacking in during the pre 9/11 era. N/A agency didn't exist. Security Policies (Pre-9/11) Before 9/11, security policies were based on requests from higher ups, such as the governor or mayor, and were coordinated independently. (FEMA, 2021) N/A agency didn't exist. Communication may vary depending on contractor. Roles and Responsibilities of Agency (Post- 9/11) As the nation's largest emergency management agency, FEMA provides support to our citizens and first responders during natural disasters, as well as the coordination of domestic emergency responses (FEMA, 2021). Communication and Information Sharing (Post- 9/11) FEMA became part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after 9/11, improving response times, improving communication, and uniting with DHS and 21 other agencies. It is the TSA's responsibility to inspect all with air marshals, aviation security, law enforcement, baggage and passengers for explosives or other objects, as well as monitor airport security As part of its duties, TSA communicates Security Policies (Post- 9/11) All matters pertaining to emergency management in the United States are handled by the Administration through the homeland security council and the secretary of homeland security. (FEMA, 2021). The TSA has appointed more than 30,000 individuals to serve as screeners, law and other TSA enforcement agents at various officers (Air airport locations Marshal), and Southern New Hampshire University Name of Agency U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Roles and Responsibilities of Agency (Pre-9/11) The Immigration and Naturalization Service, formerly known as INS, became ICE in 2003. Their roles and Communication and Information Sharing (Pre-9/11) As it was underfunded and under resourced, there was no clear communication for this agency. Security Policies (Pre-9/11) Immigration and customs had no real security policies, other than enforcing the war on drugs and crimes. Roles and Responsibilities of Agency (Post- 9/11) measures (Martin, 2020). The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is responsible for managing rules related to the Communication and Information Sharing (Post- 9/11) (Criminal Justice Degree Hub, n.d) Every level of The role of ICE government relies is to investigate on ICE to produce complex intelligence that criminal informs its activity, to decisionfimakers. A key objective of Security Policies (Post- 9/11) other critical positions. As part of the security measures, explosive detection equipment is installed and operated, explosive detection teams are supervised, air cargo is screened, and millions of prohibited items are seized before passengers board aircraft. (Martin, 2020). enforce U.S immigration Southern New Hampshire University Name of Agency Secret Service Roles and Responsibilities of Agency (Pre-9/11) responsibilities are