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Homeland Security and the President's Budget Priorities
The President's Budget for 2003 — the Federal government's first post-September 11 budget reflects his absolute commitment to achieving a more secure homeland. The FY 2003 Budget directs $37.7 billion to homeland security, up from $19.5 billion in 2002. This massive infusion of Federal resources reflects the priority the President has attached to the homeland security agenda.
Selectyour state or territory to see who your Governor has appointed as your state's homeland security contact.
What Can I Do to Help in My Community?
President George W. Bush is working to support community-based efforts through the newly-proposed Citizen Corps.
The broad network of volunteer efforts will harness the power of the American people by relying on their individual skills and interests to prepare local communities to effectively prevent and respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, or any kind of disaster.
Local Responder Facts
There are more than 1 million firefighters in the United States, of which approximately 750,000 are volunteers.
Local police departments have an estimated 556,000 full-time employees including about 436,000 sworn law enforcement personnel. Sheriff's offices reported about 291,000 full-time employees, including about 186,000 sworn officers.
There are more than 155,000 emergency medical technicians who are national registered.
The Office of Homeland Security
The Office of Homeland Security is coordinating national strategy to strengthen
protections against terrorist threats or attacks in the United States.
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Homeland Security Photo Essay
Homeland Security Timeline
Select your state or territory to see who your Governor has appointed as your state's homeland security contact.
There are more than 1 million firefighters in the United States, of which approximately 750,000 are volunteers.
