HAS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT

HAS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT?
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1.1 Research Question and Hypothesis
Border security is a crucial element with regard to protection of American citizens from terrorism and their destructive tools. In addition, it is a complex endeavor. For instance, cargoes for international markets travel in different conveyances, different infrastructure, different places and are handled by different people and organizations. In addition, this cargo may involve more than 40 different documents from the origin to the final destination. How the homeland security department does its work in maintaining border security amidst these complexities. The study hypothesis in solving this query is that US borders may be looked at, not just like a physical boundary, but as a flexible concept that the border is actually the first destination where imports or people that are US bound begin their journey. Thus to make the management of border security much easier, the management policies are implemented at the first destination of these goods and people and not just the physical boundary. Incorporation of modern technologies at the agency facilitates the improvement of its operations and activities in ensuring border security.
The department of homeland security is mandated with the role of makin...