The FBI is Leading the Way by Making the Private Sector an Integral Part of the Counterterrorism Homeland Security Enterprise
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Authors
Yanta, Stephanie E.
Subjects
FBI
Project Touchstone
private sector
partnership
London First
Project Griffin
homeland security enterprise
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Homeland Security
critical infrastructure protection
Infragard
Domestic Security Alliance Council
Project Argus
Project Touchstone
private sector
partnership
London First
Project Griffin
homeland security enterprise
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Homeland Security
critical infrastructure protection
Infragard
Domestic Security Alliance Council
Project Argus
Advisors
Smith, Paul L.
Morag, Nadav
Date of Issue
2012-09
Date
Sep-12
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis discusses the building of a sustainable business process wherein the private sector is integrated into the homeland security apparatus. As the threat our nation and her allies face continues to evolve, so must our responses. Integrating the private sector into the homeland security enterprise is long overdue. It is conceivable the next threat will be uncovered by a shopping mall guard or hotel housecleaning staff which is in stark contradiction to the past when the intelligence community identified a foreign-based cell or undesirable traveler to the States ready to launch an attack. The private sector brings with it a plethora of talents and resources. Because it has not traditionally been seen as a partner the private sector has been relegated to the sidelines. This is no longer acceptable. The FBI, in partnership with the DHS, is spearheading an innovative project designed to complete the circle of 360 degrees of protection. Project Touchstone is an extremely successful example of a highly selective, small group of trusted decision makers within the private sector, primarily the security apparatus, meeting with the FBI and DHS wherein timely, actionable intelligence information is shared so soft targets can be protected and fortified.
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Security Studies
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