Drug trafficking (DT) across the Southwest border remains an threat to our homeland security and a top drug control priority. Mexican DT org. dominate the illegal drug supply chain, taking ownership of drug shipments after they depart S. America and overseeing their dist. throughout the U.S. Mexican DT org. dominate the U.S. drug trade from within, overseeing drug dist. in many cities. They also control the southbound flow of other forms of drug related contraband, such as bulk currency and illegal weapons. This report presents the U.S. gov¿t. strategy for stemming the inbound flow of illegal drugs from Mexico. It also recognizes the role that the outbound flow of illegal cash and weapons plays in sustaining the cartels. A print on demand pub.

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The original Nat. Southwest Border Counter-Narcotics Strategy (2007) focused primarily on what the entities of the U.S. Fed. Gov¿t. could do to prevent the illegal trafficking of drugs across the border with Mexico. As the cartels battle the Mexican Gov¿t. and one another, we have seen significant disruptions in the availability of such drugs as cocaine and meth in U.S. markets. The new Strategy recognizes the role that the outbound flow of illegal cash and weapons plays in sustaining the cartels and addresses this threat. Contents: Intelligence and Info. Sharing; At the Ports of Entry; Between the Ports of Entry; Air and Marine; Investigations and Prosecutions; Money; Weapons; Technology; Cooperation with Mexico; Tunnel Strategy; Resources. Illus.

Since the Obama Administration launched the Southwest Border initiative in March 2009, the Federal government has devoted an unprecedented amount of personnel, technology and infrastructure to the Southwest border. Yet drug trafficking across the Southwest border still remains an acute threat to our homeland security and a top drug control priority. This 2013 Strategy outlines Federal, State, local, tribal and international actions that will substantially reduce the flow of illicit drugs, cash, and weapons across the border. Contents: Measuring Progress on the Implementation of the Strategy; Intelligence and Information Sharing; At and Between the Ports of Entry; Air and Marine; Investigations and Prosecutions; Money; Weapons; Strong Communities; Cooperation with Mexico; Tunnel Strategy; Resources. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

Complete guide to understanding homeland security law, with an extensive index and with exhaustive references and related links throughout The newly revised and updated Third Edition of Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Management enables readers to develop a conceptual understanding of the legal foundations of homeland security and emergency management (HSEM) by presenting the primary source law and policy documents we have established to address "all hazards," both terrorism and natural disasters. The book demonstrates that HSEM involves many specialties and that it must be viewed expansively and in the long-term. The Third Edition has more sources than previous editions and is streamlined with fewer long quotations. It highlights only those portions of the various documents and statutes necessary to provide the reader an understanding of what the law is designed to accomplish. Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Management includes information on: WMD, now expanded to include Pandemic Laws Political extremism, domestic threats, Posse Comitatus Act, and Insurrection Act Space Law, comparative Drone Law with Japan, HSEM in Puerto Rico Homeland Security Legal Architecture before 9/11 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Protection, Resiliency, and Culture of Preparedness With its accessible format, plethora of primary source documentation, and comprehensive coverage of the subject, this book is an essential resource for professionals and advanced students in law enforcement, national and homeland security, emergency management, intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection.

This edition provides a starting point in understanding U.S. – Mexico relations and the border issues. The book addresses the importance of strategic guidance and the dangers of certain hasty actions, as it relates to operational planning for synchronized tactical actions and border politics. Analyzing Mexico's drug-war offers a crucial case study to help understand the current situation surrounding non-traditional forms of war, such as a drug related war, and how Mexico's internal conflict impacts their regional neighbors as well as the international community. Content: Understanding the Current Situation Rise of Drug Trafficking Organizations in Mexico Causes and Costs of Instability in Mexico Developing an Understanding of the Strategic Approach United States' Strategic Vision to Achieve Security and Stability in Mexico Mexico's Strategic Vision for Security and Stability within their Borders The International Community's Strategy for Security and Stability in the Western Hemisphere Linking Strategies to Tactics: The Current Operational Approach Presidential Executive Order 13535: Enforcing Federal Law with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International Trafficking Presidential Executive Order 13768: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States