CRJ 108 — Introduction to Homeland Security
This course surveys the policies, practices, concepts and challenges confronting practitioners in Homeland Security. It provides an overview of threats to domestic security from terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and other related risks and vulnerabilities. It examines the strategies and systems involved in protecting against and responding to threats. Discussion National Incident Management System impact on local practices, risk assessment and mitigation, communications and technology systems, medical and public health emergencies, and infrastructure protection (to include the managerial, political, legal and organizational issues related to crisis planning and response).
Prerequisites: CRJ 101