Using this chapter’s recommended websites, conduct an online investigation of the role of federal agencies in designing a nationwide homeland security enterprise.

Web Sites:

• Central Intelligence Agency
   
• Department of Agriculture
   
• Department of Defense
   
• Department of Energy
   
• Department of Health and Human Services
   
• Department of Homeland Security
   
• Department of the Interior
   
• Department of the Treasury
   
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
   
• Environmental Protection Agency
   
• Office of the Director of National Intelligence
   
• SITE Intelligence Group (USA)

1. What are the primary documents explaining the underlying purpose and missions of homeland security?
    
2. How would you describe the differences between the Department of Homeland Security and services agencies?
    
3. In your opinion, what practical options exist for coordinating national defense institutions with homeland security agencies?

To conduct an online search on research and monitoring organizations, activate the search engine on your Web browser and enter the following keywords:

• Homeland security agencies
   
• Homeland security and the war on terrorism