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Combating Terrorism Center at West Point Independent, privately funded, research and education institution situated at West Point that contributes to the academic body of knowledge and informs counterterrorism policy and strategy.
Homeland Secirity Digital Library A collection of documents related to homeland security, policy, and organizational management. HSDL is sponsored by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA, and the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security. The Homeland Security Digital Library is composed of homeland security-related documents from a wide variety of sources. These include federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies, professional organizations, think tanks, academic institutions, and international governing bodies
Office of Counterterrorism & Defense Operations Policy (CG-DOD) Designated under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, this policy is for Ports, Waterways & Coastal Security (PWCS).
START--Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism A Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence led by the University of Maryland, START is an investment in the human capital of the homeland security enterprise.
The World Factbook The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
SC Law Enforcement Division Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration Under the Department of Homeland Security the TSA has several federal law enforcement agencies which include:: The Federal Air Marshal Service, National Explosives Detection Canine Team, TSA Crew Member Self-Defense Training Program, TSA Armed Security Officer Program, TSA Federal Flight Deck Officers Program, TSA Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed Program, Air Cargo Security, TSA Flight School Security Awareness Training Program, TSA I-Step Program, TSA Surface Transport Programs, TSA Port Security Programs, SAFE PORTS ACT Report, School Transportation Security Awareness, TWIC CARC, Mass Transit Security, Freight Rail Security.
U.S. Department of Commerce Some agencies under the DOC include: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA); Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS); U.S. Census Bureau (Census); Economic Development Administration (EDA); Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA); International Trade Administration (ITA); Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA); National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); National Technical Information Service (NTIS); Operation National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA); United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); Operation; and Office of the Secretary (OS
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Several federal law enforcement agencies administered by the Department of Homeland Security include:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP); The United States Coast Guard; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ;The United States Secret Service (USSS); Directorate for Management; National Protection and Programs Directorate; Science and Technology Directorate; Domestic Nuclear Detection Office; Office of Health Affairs; Office of Intelligence and Analysis; Office of Operations Coordination; Office of Policy
U.S. Department of Justice Several federal law enforcement agencies administered by the Department of Justice include: United States Marshals Service (USMS) ; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); National Institute of Corrections; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism The Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism’s mission is to promote U.S. national security by taking a leading role in developing coordinated strategies and approaches to defeat terrorism abroad and securing the counterterrorism cooperation of international partners.
U.S. Department of Transportation Several agencies under the U.S. Department of Transportation include: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA); Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC); Federal Transit Administration (FTA); Surface Transportation Board (STB); and the Maritime Administration (MARAD).
U.S. Department of Treasury Link to Counter Terrorism Sanctions.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response agents, Offers information on responses to agents, diseases, and other threats.

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Understanding Web Domains

The domain of a website provides basic information about the creating entity of the site. This information helps you to determine the site's authority.

DOMAIN	Source Types
.com	Commercial entities
.edu	Educational institutions
.gov	Government agencies
.org	Non-profit organizations
.mil	Military
.net	Network infrastructures

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