Homeland security and counterterrorism careers

Provides an introduction to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, discussing the purpose of the group and its place in the Department of Homeland Security, and describes the responsibilities of workers on the front lines of emergency management, examining their importance in situations such as the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and Hurricane Katrina.

Explores the Transportation Security Administration, explaining the responsibilities of air marshalls and airport security, the employment of bomb-sniffing dogs, and the various types of technology used.