The Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Enterprise: Operational Overview and Oversight Challenges for Congress

Randol, Mark A.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Intelligence services;    Intelligence activities;    Intelligence officers;    National defense;   

RP-ID  :  R40602
RP-ID  :  R40602_2010Mar19

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an overview of the DHS IE both at headquarters and within the components. It examines how DHS IE is organized and supports key departmental activities to include homeland security analysis and threat warning; border security; critical infrastructure protection; support to, and the sharing of information with, state, local, tribal, and private sector partners. It also discusses several oversight challenges and options for Congress to consider on these issues.