First to Arrive: State and Local Responses to Terrorism (Belfer Center Studies in International Security)
"City leaders have assumed extraordinary new roles in homeland security. This book is a very thoughtful exploration of fundamental issues and practical challenges that local leaders and policymakers face in securing our communities. It is an important contribution to our collective knowledge that will help us to meet the challenges that lie ahead."--John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut, and President, National League of Cities"First to Arriveis a critically important resource for national security practitioners, students, and concerned citizens; it should be read by both specialists and those who are just beginning to explore the field. Written by experts and first responders, it presents insightful and realistic solutions to the problematic field of security in the post-9/11 world, providing analysis and thought-provoking debate regarding the best and most effective means of protecting America." Michael Greenberger, Director, Center for Health and Homeland Security and Professor, School of Law, University of Maryland"The expertise of long-time security practitioners makesFirst to Arrivea valuable resource for addressing security needs beyond the D.C. beltway and statehouses. This well-edited volume spans the wide spectrum of communities involved in preparedness planning, and gives specific recommendations to help local, state, and national responders and elected officials." Jane Harman, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, and Member, National Commission on Terrorism"The expertise of long-time security practitioners makes *First to Arrive* a valuable resource for addressing security needs beyond the D.C. beltway and statehouses. This well-edited volume spans the wide spectrum of communities involved in preparedness planning, and gives specific recommendations to help local, state, and national responders and elected officials."--Jane Harman, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, and Member, National Commission on Terrorism"*First to Arrive* is a critically important resource for national security practitioners, students, and concerned citizens; it should be read by both specialists and those who are just beginning to explore the field. Written by experts and first responders, it presents insightful and realistic solutions to the problematic field of security in the post-9/11 world, providing analysis and thought-provoking debate regarding the best and most effective means of protecting America."--Michael Greenberger, Director, Center for Health and Homeland Security and Professor, School of Law, University of Maryland