Cronin, R. Barry

Cronin, R. Barry. 2007. “U.S. Northern Command and Defense Support of Civil Authorities.” The Police Chief Vol. 74, no. 4 (April). http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=1162&issue_id=42007 (accessed 5 October 2011).

This article provides a strategic overview of the U.S. Northern Command’s organization, roles, and missions, focusing primarily on the U.S. Northern Command’s responsibilities for defense support of civil authorities and explaining the process by which the Department of Defense authorizes and the U.S. Northern Command conducts approved missions in support of its civilian law enforcement partners. The article also addresses how the Defense Department works with communities to provide emergency support to save lives and protect property at the local and regional levels.


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