1. Introduction of your topic that will be a homeland security program chosen by you at either the local, state, tribal, or federal levels.
The Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) was set forth by the United States Congress in 2002. Contained in the MTSA are rules and regulations designed for port facilities, vessels, and waterways, to provide an extra level of security for potentially vulnerable …show more content…
The United States Customs and Border Protection is responsible for screening a certain percentage of incoming and outgoing cargo to ensure there are no dangerous devices of substances moving in or out of the country. The Transportation Security Administration is in control of issuing Transportation Workers Identification Credentials. In a team effort, the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Federal Emergency Management Administration would all play a vital role in response to a major security …show more content…
The strong points in the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) are, the blending mandates that incorporate multiple federal, state, and local agencies and even some private companies. Some of the weaknesses of the homeland security policies are public scrutiny regarding information collection and sharing, fighting a battle with extremist that continually change the way they operate with no rules to follow, and trouble limiting the influence of terrorism on the internet. A few of the specific flaws in the MTSA include accountability with the issuance of the TWIC cards, problems with facility personnel following guidelines and allowing individuals to gain entry onto secure facilities, and limited strategies on dealing with