Review again the DHS Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2020-2024. Based on what you have learned over the term, provide an analysis of the plan by listing and commenting on three “ups” (positive features) and three “downs” (things that should be improved upon) of the plan. Please make a note of changes to your positives and improvements and why you changed your responses from Week 1.
https://www.fema.gov/about/strategic-plan
Ups:
1. The 2020-2024 DHS Strategic Plan focuses on modernizing the Department of Homeland Security by addressing six critical mission areas and providing a comprehensive approach to improve national security and emergency preparedness. My opinion has not changed since Week 1 as this is an essential part of the department’s mission, especially during times of crisis.
2. The plan also highlights its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships, which was something I felt was important in Week 1 but have become all the more relevant given recent events and greater levels of collaboration between government entities and private companies for crisis management efforts.
3. Additionally, the 2020-2024 DHS Strategic Plan emphasizes its support for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across all aspects of operations; this was something that I noted when reviewing the plan initially but it is even more pertinent now in light of current social movements pushing for greater representation within governmental organizations.