Homeland Security (2002)

          Homeland Security is the term used by the Americans that is described as the reorganization of government agencies and the national effort of the United States for preventive attacks by the terrorist groups on us. Its function is to reduce U.S vulnerability from a terrorist attack. It was formed in 2002, 1 year after the 911 terrorist attack in the northeast coast of the United States. Homeland Security has several functions as follow:

1.) Preparedness for future terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

2.) Intelligence activities domestically and internationally or FBI

3.) Security of the borders, both in land and in water

4.) Protection of the perimeters of U.S.A. and critical infrastructure

5.) Protection of marine and aviation transportation

6.) Early detection of radioactive, or nuclear and radiological materials and weapons

7.) Extensive research of future security technologies.