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Northern Border Strategy (June 2012)

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Reviewed:: Mar 15, 2020 by Criminal Justice

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Overview:

The U.S.-Canada border is the longest common border in the world, and it joins two nations that enjoy one of the world’s strongest relationships. With communities and businesses that reach both sides of the border, the economies and security of the United States and Canada are inextricably linked. DHS is focused on securing the U.S. northern border while expediting the flow of lawful travel, trade, and immigration. Cross-border communities contain significant populations that commute across the border every day and whose water or electrical power comes from the other country. Recognizing the cross-border nature of infrastructure and commerce is critical to DHS’s ability to effectively manage the northern border. This 2012 DHS Northern Border Strategy (NBS) takes a Department-wide look at the northern border, considering all of DHS’s authorities, responsibilities, and capabilities in developing a cross-cutting all-missions approach.

Type of Material:

Reference Material

Recommended Uses:

In-class and homework activities, presentations, and as support to lecture/discussions taking place in a learning environment.

Technical Requirements:

Web browser to access web site where the document is maintained and software to open and read a PDF document.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Learners will be able to explain the Northern Border Strategy as it impacts the national security of the United States.

Learners will be able to outline how the Department of Homeland Security assesses national security concerns on the Northern Border.

Target Student Population:

College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Basic computer skills.

Content Quality

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Strengths:

The report offers an in-depth analysis of national security concerns while offering explanations of how such an analysis is assembled.

The current policy of the United States regarding various aspects of national security are carefully addressed in a manner that most people will be able to understand.

The depth of the information is significant, but the report can be easily used in a variety of assignments/activities/assessments in part or as a whole.

Concerns:

The information is dated but an additional search for updated information revealed that as of this time no updated strategy has been publically released.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

The information contained within the report can be used in many different types of assignments, activities, and assessments.

The depth of the information will assist learners in gaining a greater understanding of national security issues impacting the United States and its relationship with Canada.

The manner in which the information in the report is presented allows for easy understanding.

Concerns:

Some of the common federal government writing quirks are present but should not hamper any learner from benefiting from the information contained within it.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

The document is easy to access from the website of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The document is easy to navigate and move around without losing the ability to piece information together.

Concerns:

In general, the document is easy to read and follow. The DHS may wish to link their documents to a document reader to ensure everyone can have full access to the material.

Other Issues and Comments:: In late 2017 and early 2018, reports indicated that an updated strategy might be released.
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