First to Arrive – State and Local Responses to Terrorism (BCSIA Studies in International Security) - Hardcover
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Since September 11, 2001, the United States has been preoccupied by the federal role in preparedness against terror attacks, and by ways to provide a quick fix through organizational overhauls. Airport security has been federalized, and Congress has approved a Cabinet-level homeland security agency. By contrast, national discussion of state and local preparedness has been largely absent.
First to Arrive argues that the best way for America to prepare for terrorism is to listen to people in the field; those working on the ground can guide decisions at the top. Many of the contributors are first responders who have long been dedicated to domestic preparedness; others are political scientists and historians who provide a broader context. They analyze critical but often overlooked issues, explain the operational needs of state and local governments, and provide practical solutions to the challenges of local and state domestic preparedness.
These essays grew out of a series of discussions held by the Executive Session on Domestic Preparedness at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Begun before the September 11 attacks and continuing after them, they offer a guide to US domestic security in today's world.
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"The expertise of long-time security practitioners makes "First to Arrive" a valuable resource for addressing security needs beyond the D.C. beltway and statehouses. This well-edited volume spans the wide spectrum of communities involved in preparedness planning, and gives specific recommendations to help local, state, and national responders and elected officials."--Jane Harman, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, and Member, National Commission on Terrorism
About the Author
Juliette Kayyem is Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government; former Member of the National Commission onTerrorism; and former Legal Adviser to the Attorney General.
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