Homeland Security Border Security Issues

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HSM 497 Homeland Security & Emergency Management Capstone week 1 initial Post
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Homeland security Border security issues
One of the key issues brought out is the issue of prevention of terror menace. The homeland
security has out in place measures and policies to protect the American people from terrorist
threats entering the country through the borders. This is one of the major issue that led to the
creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which has remained the top priority of
the years (Manheim, Rich, Willnat, Brians, & Babb, 2012 In spite of various terrorist threats
persisting and evolving the security enterprises has reached their objectives in ensuring safety of
citizens this making America people stronger and extremely resilient. Some of the issues involve
threats from the usage of a weapon of mass destruction weapons such as nuclear and chemical
bombs.
Another issue raised is the implementation of a risk-based strategy in the existing transport
system across the border for maximum security of the United States. Both the intelligence
community and key law enforcers have come up with restrictions in order to enact security
checks across the border and at the same time ensuring the freedom of individuals to move from
one place to another to carry out different activities such as trade and tourism (Manheim et al,
2012). It has also implemented aviation strategies as a measure to coordinate international
colleagues.
Protection of resources, assets and trade regulation. The border has had the key mandate to put
quality measures in order to protect consumers from consumption of harmful products and illegal
goods from entering the country. It also secures the trade of US from illegal businesses. Some
illegal trade include counterfeit merchandise, fake money, and drugs entry.