"The purpose of this book is to present a framework for understanding the police role in homeland security. The book intends to present a fuller understanding of how the concept of Homeland Security developed, what it means for the police, and where within the scope of a national Homeland Security framework the police fit. This book is intended to present the reader with a more holistic understanding of policing for homeland security, what role the police will play in this new era, and the strategic, operational, and tactical considerations necessary to implement this new philosophy of policing"--
