Department of Homeland Security, Imperatives (2005)
Department of Homeland Security, Imperatives (2005) : "In the weeks and months to come, the Department will launch specific policy initiatives in a number of key areas. Here, then, are six of the key imperatives that will drive the near-term agenda for DHS. (1) We must increase preparedness with particular focus on catastrophic events; (2) Strengthen border security and interior enforcement and reform immigration processes; (3) Harden transportation security without sacrificing mobility; (4) Enhance information sharing with our partners, particularly with state, local and tribal governments and with the private sector; (5) Improve DHS stewardship, particularly with stronger financial, human resource, procurement, and information technology management; and (6) Realign the DHS organization to maximize mission performance". (DHS, Secretary Michael Chertoff U.S. Department of Homeland Security Second Stage Review Remarks, 13 July 2005)