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Homeland Security Ethical, Legal, and Social Issue
Tarris J. Johnson
American Public University System
HLSS322
Dr. Brian Blodgett
September 30, 2021
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Abstract
The paper is a critical analysis of a security-related article on its content in its entirety. This
paper looks to summarize the article, an analysis of the content, tailored with the relevant
critical thinking ideas to bring the piece to a better understanding by the readers and the
conclusion of its content. In this manner, the paper analyses the article's presentation of the
Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Homeland Security, their inherent nature, and the most
appropriate methods to address them. Therefore, the paper not only looks to give a summary
of the article in review but also an insight into how the authors presented the information,
which played a more substantial role in readers internalizing the information. For instance, it
would detail the relevance of the issues, the contribution of the constitution on the same,
technology involved in Homeland Security, distribution of the issue across the department,
the international perspectives, and how the issues could be addressed in contemporary
Homeland Security departments.
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Title of Paper
As much as national security is concerned, adherence to societal values and
perceptions is critical to ensure the department has a good relationship with society. In
consideration of the nature of the department's work, it is prudent to evaluate how it adheres
to these values. Therefore, this paper looks to detail the main focus of the above article on the
Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues (ELSI) evident in Homeland Security, which play a more
substantial role in the service delivery in the department.
Article Reviewed
Siedschlag, A. (2017). Ethical, legal, and social issues in homeland security - what they are
and how to address them.
Foundations of Homeland Security
, 29-54.
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119289142.ch3
Summary
The article mainly focuses on the ELSI evident in Homeland Security, which plays a more
substantial role in the service delivery of the relevant officers. The author argues that for
Homeland Security to be functional and in line with the community, it should adhere to ELSI.
In this manner, it would enhance its relationship with the general public incorporating them
into the daily routines. The article, therefore, details the;
Origins and essence of the relevant issues
The critical components of ELSI
Security culture as a framework for addressing the issue
The main domains
The relevance of the issues
Legislation and intent of the constitution
Relevant technological advances in the case.
Its prevalence across the department
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International perspectives
Addressing the issue in everyday Homeland Security
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Analysis
Origins and Essence of ELSI
According to the article, these issues were in consideration even before the 9/11
attacks. They are relevant in the center of the nation and on its borders. Homeland Security,
therefore, assesses its approaches to safeguard the country ethically and more socially to
increase its credibility to the community. The author also insists that ethical issues have long
been included in the strategic planning process to enhance the department's efficiency. It
happens in this manner because the department wants to protect the country and make the
community trust it
(Sinnar, 2018). As such, it has made ELSI a fundamental aspect of its
existence.
The
Critical Components of ELSI
The concepts of right and wrong form the basis of service delivery in Homeland
Security. In this manner, the department embraces moral behavior as crucial in attaining
political and societal preferences
(Haupt & Connolly Knox, 2018). Homeland Security,
therefore, requires its officers and the relevant subjects to adhere to moral principles that
enhance human relationships. Some of the critical theories in this aspect are deontology,
virtue ethics, consequentialism, and utilitarianism. Overall, this aspect ensures the department
adheres to the fundamental elements of philosophy. Legal issues also play a more substantial
role in enhancing security in the country, so Homeland Security has strict consideration. As
such, the department focuses on balancing values and practicing even justice that serves all
citizens from all parts of the country without bias. The social issues in Homeland Security
that the article details are the critical approaches that enhance the acceptability of the
department in society. In this manner, the author argues that the department, in this aspect,
looks to defend society's commonly acquired values.
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Security Culture as a Framework for Addressing the Issue
The article addresses the security culture of Homeland Security, which plays a more
substantial role in addressing ELSI. It happens in this manner since the article characterizes
security as an ongoing controversy that should adhere to the normative values, knowledge
and interpretation, common symbols, and action repertoires.
The Main Domains
In this section, the article identifies the relevant areas where the ELSI comes about. In
this manner, it details the main domains that play a more substantial role in enhancing
security through the primary domains of efforts to prevent reduce the country's vulnerability
to terrorism, addressing the full range of catastrophic events as well as the intersection of the
emerging threats. Overall, the main domain which Homeland Security should include ELSI in
its main domains is to protect the country from external and internal threats.
ELSI Relevance
In this part of the article, the author provides the significance of these issues in the
Department of Homeland Security. In this manner, it centers on the department's mission,
which looks to safeguard Americans in the ELSI context. Therefore, the author finds
relevance of these issues since they form the basis of service delivery in Homeland Security.
Legislation and Intent of the Constitution In this section, the article analyses provisions in the constitution that play a more
crucial role in the sustenance of the Department of Homeland Security. It details how the
rights of citizens are protected by the constitution, a protection that is instrumental in the
actions of Homeland Security. Some of the critical elements discussed in this part are the
Patriot Act and the Freedom Act. In this manner, it brings to light the relevant safety policies.
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Relevant Technological Advances in the Issue
This section analyses the relevant technological advances crucial in the department
incorporating ELSI service delivery. For instance, it details the importance of domestic
surveillance, which has a substantial impact on citizens' liberty (Haupt & Connolly Knox,
2018). In doing so, it provides the limits to which the department could survey citizens. Some
of the critical issues in this scenario are the right to privacy and the protection of civil
liberties, which bring controversy to unmanned aerial systems.
ELSI across the Homeland Security Cycle
The critical aspects analyses in this section are prevention, protection, mitigation,
response, and recovery. The author finds it prudent for all these processes to have the relevant
values for better coherence with the community. It happens in this manner due to the
department's nature of activities, which entail response to disasters and the fight against
terrorism.
International Perspectives
In this subtopic, the author argues that addressing ELSI on domestic grounds is
meaningless if international perspectives are withheld. In this manner, this approach helps the
department to gauge the country's level regarding other countries' protection against internal
and external attacks. The author, therefore, details the prevalence of the issues on an
international front such as the European Union. One of the critical contemporary issues
arising in this section is immigration, which needs consideration of ELSI.
How to Address ELSI in Everyday Homeland Security
It is the last section of the article in which the author provides some crucial
approaches to addressing the issues in everyday service delivery. In this manner, the author
provides these approaches in levels such as the organizational level, which entails creating
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the relevant offices to deal with the problematic societal issues. The operational level requires
the department to act as per the provisions in the constitution. The author also calls for the
automation of certain security functions to provide a better cover for the American citizens.
Conclusion
The article mainly focuses on some of the critical changes that could be made in the
Department of Homeland Security, so that is adhering to ELSI in its service delivery. The
article finds this prudent since it would enhance the relationship between the department, the
general public, and its efficiency. Overall, it gives critical advice to Homeland Security as a
blueprint for acceptable conduct in society.
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References
Haupt, B., & Connolly Knox, C. (2018). Measuring cultural competence in emergency management and homeland security higher education programs. Journal of Public Affairs Education
, 24
(4), 538-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/15236803.2018.1455124
Siedschlag, A. (2017). Ethical, legal, and social issues in homeland security - what they are and how to address them. Foundations of Homeland Security
, 29-54. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119289142.ch3
Sinnar, S. (2018). Procedural experimentation and national security in the courts. California Law Review
, 106
(4). https://doi.org/10.15779/Z382B8VC0B
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