Defending the Homeland: Domestic Intelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security

by Jonathan R. White

The United States government is reorganizing to increase domestic security. How will these changes impact the American criminal justice system? DEFENDING THE DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SECURITY is the only book that illustrates up-to-the minute information on how our criminal justice system has changed since 9/11. Written by an expert on academic leave to provide training for the Department of Defense, White provides an insider's look at issues related to restructuring of federal law enforcement and recent policy challenges. The book discusses the problem of bureaucracy, interaction between the law enforcement and intelligence communities, civil liberties, and theories of war and police work. From a practical perspective, the book examines offensive and defensive strategies. The book gives an introduction to violent international religious terrorism and an overview of domestic terrorist problems still facing law enforcement.

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2003

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though written primarily as a classroom textbook, this book is a brief, accessible volume recommended for the casual reader interested in national security changes post-9/11. This book discusses the role of both law enforcement and the intelligence community in a concise, informative matter. Moreover, and more importantly, this book provides an in-depth explanation of laws and policies regarding issues in U.S. domestic security and discusses their role in relation to the constitution and civil rights. As this issue re-occurs in the press repeatedly, this as an important subject for any citizen of the United States to familiarize themselves with. Recommended.