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Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a program in the United States established in 2003 and was designated to incorporate all projects that provide funding to local, state, and Federal government agencies by the Department of Homeland Security.〔 The purpose of the grants is to purchase surveillance equipment, weapons, and advanced training for law enforcement personnel in order to heighten security.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=FY 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=State Contacts & Grant Award Information )〕 The HSGP helps fulfill one of the core missions of the Department of Homeland Security by enhancing the country's ability to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from potential attacks and other hazards. The HSGP is one of the main mechanisms in funding the creation and maintenance of national preparedness, which refers to the establishment of plans, procedures, policies, training, and equipment at the Federal, State, and local level that is needed to maximize the ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from major events such as terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-8 )〕 The HSGP's creation stemmed from the consolidation of six original projects that were previously funded by the Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness.〔Bullock, Jane. ''Introduction to Homeland Security'', p. 103. Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006.〕 The HSGP now encompasses five projects in the program: State Homeland Security Program, Urban Areas Security Initiative, Operation Stonegarden, Metropolitan Medical Response System Program, and Citizen Corps Program.〔 During the 2010 fiscal year, the Department of Homeland Security will spend $1,786,359,956 on the Homeland Security Grant Program.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) )〕 ==Core program priorities== As stated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, these four areas of mission-supporting responsibilities are what drive the Homeland Security Grant Program: * Protecting the United States from terrorist threats is the founding principle and highest priority.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit )〕 * Securing the Nation’s southern and northern borders along with air and sea ports of entry.〔 * Facilitating legal immigration and naturalizing new Americans, while prosecuting those who violate the country's laws.〔 * Helping communities prepare, respond and recover from all facets of disaster.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Homeland Security Grant Program」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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