HSEM 250 - Homeland Security Law and Ethics

3 Credits

This course is designed to give the student an overview of various statutes, regulations, constitutional law, and common law associated with Homeland Security. This course examines emergency response, weapons of mass destruction, local government powers, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, civil rights, international anti-terrorism efforts, Homeland Security Act of 2002, and the Patriot Act. Students will be introduced to the legalities and ethics relevant to organizing for counterterrorism, investigating terrorism and other national security threats, crisis and consequence management.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Those wishing to serve or already serving in an Emergency management role.
Active Date 2015-11-20

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
A. Homeland Security and Emergency Management
B. FEMA’s Place in Policy, Law and Management
C. Emergency Management and the Homeland Security Act of 2002
D. Homeland Security from a Local, State and Federal Perspective
E. Partnerships with Homeland Security
F. Civil Rights Issues
G. Anti-terrorism Investigation and the Fourth Amendment
H. National Response Plan (NRP)/National Incident Management System (NIMS)
I. USA Patriot Act
J. Transportation Issues and Homeland Security
K. Weapons of Mass Destruction

Student Learning Outcomes
Develop a working understanding of key legal and policy principles related to emergency management.

Analyze FEMA’s role in policy, law and management.

Examine local, state, and federal relationships when it comes to introducing and implementing new laws and regulations.

Recognize the critical role of court decisions in clarifying the practical application of legislation and executive directives.

Analyze privacy concerns and constitutional protections regarding governmental information-gathering related to emergency management.

Examine important statutes and policies enacted post 9-11and their impact on emergency management.

Differentiate between crisis management and consequence management policy and its evolution in response to events.