This second edition is the most current resource for local government available-completely updated with newer contributions and examples that reflect the changes, best practices, lessons learned, and future challenges in homeland security. An excellent overview of the different divisions that address aspects of homeland security , current practices that have been adopted and new policies that impact local governments. Includes strategies to prevent (mitigate), prepare, and respond to, as well as recover from, a variety of disasters confronting those responsible for maintaining security on a community level.