Constitutional Issues in Federal Management of Domestic Terrorism Incidents

About the Book

A comprehensive analysis of how America's national security strategies and the management of terrorism activities evolved. Prior to September 11, 2001 most terrorism discussions were held by a small group of people behind locked doors. Policies were written but never codified into law, programs were started and not completed and information sharing was not part of the plan.

McDonnell recommended new legislation that would require counterterrorism programs move from the federal realm to a national program that includes governors and local law enforcement. The work predates the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and provides the reader an opportunity to understand the challenges facing America's leaders as they cope with the threat of domestic terrorism.

About the Author

Jim McDonnell has over twenty years of experience managing terrorism prevention and response activities. He has been a bomb disposal officer in the US Navy, a member of an elite counterterrorism unit, the Director of National Security Programs for a major university consortium and a senior executive in both the Departments of Energy and Homeland Security. In additional to a broad operational background the author has been involved in the development of national policy for terrorism prevention and response since 1992. He lives with his wife in Alexandria, Virginia.