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May 02, 2024
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EM 250 - Homeland Security Law and Policy4 Credits This course is designed to give the student an overview of various statutes, regulations, constitutional law, and common law associated with Homeland Security Emergency Management. 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.
Pre-requisite(s) EM 102 with min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Online Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors. Active Date 20230320T11:46:22
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Emergency Management and the Homeland Security Act of 2002
- Homeland Security from a Local, State and Federal Perspective
- Partnerships with Homeland Security
- Ethical, legal and social Issues
- Anti-terrorism Investigation and the Fourth Amendment
- National Response Framework (NRF)/National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- USA Patriot Act
- Robert T. Stafford Act
- Critical Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity
Student Learning Outcomes Compare and contrast an effective policy with a poor policy.
Discuss ethical, legal, and social issues in Homeland Security.
Examine local, state, and federal dynamics involved with the introduction and implementation of new laws and regulations.
Explain laws and legal issues related to a disaster risk problem.
Describe important statutes and policies enacted post 9-11 and their impact on emergency management.
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