Choose 3 U.S. states (e.g. “Florida, Ohio and Massachusetts”) and write a comparative analysis about the similarities and differences reflected in their
homeland security strategies, state-level emergency response plans, organizations and initiatives. Specific questions to consider addressing in this paper
include: Are their strategies clear and comprehensive, and how do their organizational structures compare? How do they prepare their citizens for responding
effectively following a crisis? Do any of them focus adequately on resilience? What kinds of challenges are they addressing (and how) in areas of border,
aviation, maritime, critical infrastructure, agriculture, cyber, public transportation and other security areas we cover in this course? What deficiencies and
significant challenges do you see? Finally, based on your analysis, what lessons can be drawn for U.S. homeland security professionals nationwide, and why?
The three states I chose were: Texas, Massachusetts, and Virginia
– You must provide (and cite appropriately) a minimum of 10 peer- reviewed/quality research-based sources for your paper.
Provide a cover page with a title, your name, the date, “CRIM.5740 Homeland Security Research Paper” and a brief summary abstract of the paper.
– On the next page, begin with an introduction to the research paper that clearly identifies the topic area you have chosen, and why.
– Be sure to use page numbers, and use either footnote references (bottom of the page) or endnote references (end of the document) to support your
discussion. Graphs, data tables, or other visual enhancements are encouraged.
– At the end of your research paper, be sure to provide a conclusion summarizing what you have learned in your research and analysis, and how this
information is important for U.S. homeland security professionals.