Federal Agencies in Homeland Security

Federal Agencies in Homeland Security Paper
Access and familiarize yourself with the following websites:



· DHS | History: Who Became Part of the Department? 
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/history/editorial_0133.shtm
· DHS | State and Local Fusion Centers 
http://www.dhs.gov/xinfoshare/programs/gc_1156877184684.shtm



Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper that identifies the federal agencies involved with homeland security and compares their roles. Be sure to address the following: 


· How does each agency (and their role) fit within the Strategic Plan of the Department of Homeland Security?

· What are the roles and responsibilities of other federal agenies that are not a part of the Department of Homeland Security?

· Compare and contrast these federal agencies’ roles with those of the military.

· Take into consideration the relationship, interaction(s), and communication issues pertaining to intelligence gathering and dissemination. 

** Paper must be written in APA format**
** Need atleast 3 references**
** No more than 20% of the paper can be referenced material.**