The Importance Of The Department Of Homeland Security

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In 2002, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 was developed in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Thus, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created. The Department of Homeland Security was established to protect America from future terrorist attacks. According to Schmalleger (2013), the DHS directs twenty-two agencies who are administrates under five departments. Those five departments are: Border and Transportation Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Science and Technology, Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, and Management. These departments within the DHS each play an important role in the fight against terrorism. The DHS has the responsibility to make sure certain agencies such as the