Unit 1 PowerPoint:The Creation of the DHSBy Michelle Hoffmann

Kaplan University

HM501: Homeland Security Policies, Principles, Procedures, and Plans

Prof:  Marian Leerburger

May 16, 2015

Major Factors That Led to The Establishment of the DHS

Challenges that led to the Establishment of the DHS.

Economic Instability Financial Instability

References

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DHS. (n.d.). Economic Security. Economic security overview. Retrieved from http://www.dhs.gov/economic-security

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terrorism trends. Retrieved from

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FEMA. (2011). Fema climate change adaptation policy statement. Administrator Policy. Retrieved from

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Hayhurst, Robert E. (2014). Department of homeland security combats new cybersecurity issues. In Homeland Security.

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Lockhart, D. (2012). Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Thoughts on two other potential sources of financial instability: the

payments system and public pensions. Retrieved from https://www.frbatlanta.org/news/speeches/2012/121127-lockhart.asp