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Five Years After 9/11: Accomplishments and Continuing Challenges

America's Domestic Security

Accomplishments
  • Created new department to coordinate homeland security
  • Strengthened commercial aviation security
  • Expanded local and state capacity for homeland security operations
  • Increased significantly prevention/response in the private sector
  • Improved ability to recognize/address biological threats

Continuing Challenges
  • No risk-based approach to prioritization, resource allocation, and long-range planning
  • Department of Homeland Security is a holding company, not an integrated department
  • Absence of clear national architecture/road map for preparedness
  • Inadequate coordination between DoD and DHS and FBI
  • Most security enhancements are slapped on, not built in
  • Border/immigration controls uneven and troubled

 

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