Yuma Public Library

The United States has two of the longest unfortified borders in the world . . . and people arrive daily by air from outside the country, too. At those borders and airports are the border security officers who are on the front lines of making sure our nation is protected. They use their training, skill, and the latest technology to keep the bad guys out. Inside, learn how they keep our borders safe, every day, around the clock. Adventure, courage,...

This book looks at the history, strength, capabilities, deployment, and key missions of the United States Homeland Security Forces.

Describes the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York City, in which two airplanes were crashed into the World Trade Center, and the rescue and recovery work that occurred afterwards.

Examines the different sides of the debate over the security of the national and an individual's right to privacy.

Looks at the history of homeland defense in the United States and changes that were made after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, especially the development of the Office of Homeland Security.

"Examines Homeland Security in the United States after the tragedy of 9/11 and discusses the differences between keeping Americans safe and taking away their civil liberties"--Provided by publisher.

Examines both sides of the question: Are we defending our nation against terrorism at the expense of the rights of the individual citizen?