Reported here is an investigation into the current baseline level of intellectual property (IP) support at the U. S. Department of Homeland Security and its components. The results suggest that IP initiatives offer greater opportunities for operational improvement than department leadership currently recognizes. The research revealed several examples of overlooked IP issues that are currently exposing programs to substantial risk. | The Role of Intellectual Property in U. S. Homeland Security by Geoffrey Mcgovern, Paperback | Indigo Chapters | The Role of Intellectual Property in U.S. Homeland Security by Geoffrey Mcgovern, Paperback | Indigo Chapters