The Response to Homeland Security Incidents 1. Critique our response to Hurricane Katrina. 2. Describe the functions of the National Response Framework. 3. When a major disaster occurs, the federal government will use a layered response. What is a layered response and how does it work? 4. Explain the preparedness cycle that is part of […]
List the agencies responsible for Homeland Security and describe their functions. What could the government do to ensure cooperation between agencies?
Agencies List the agencies responsible for Homeland Security and describe their functions. What could the government do to ensure cooperation between agencies? Can you provide an example of what occurs when the agencies do not cooperate with one another?
Explain the process used by local communities (counties or cities) in determining which of these threats pose the greatest risks to their respective communities, and how these communities prioritize their resources in attempting to prevent or mitigate these threats.
Topic: 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review – Six Strategic Challenges Develop an essay that fully responds to the following prompt: Prompt: The Department of Homeland Security’s 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review identifies six strategic challenges (found on page 28 of document attached) that it believes will drive risks facing the nation over the next several […]
In a 3–5 page paper, research your local office of emergency management and/or Emergency Operations Center (most counties, municipalities, and universities have these departments).
Interview Assignment In a 3–5 page paper, research your local office of emergency management and/or Emergency Operations Center (most counties, municipalities, and universities have these departments). Interview someone from one of these agencies (via phone, in-person, or via email) and discuss the following: For what specific threats (man-made or natural) has their agency prepared? (There […]
Differentiate between criminal and national security intelligence. Explain the importance of the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan.
Intelligence Describe the intelligence process. Differentiate between criminal and national security intelligence. Explain the importance of the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan. Describe the functions of fusion centers. List some of the organizations responsible for processing intelligence. Summarize some of the major issues in homeland security. Discuss aspects of intelligence reform. Cite evidence to argue […]
Does the European approach to homeland security preparedness present options which should be considered in the United States? Explain.
Topic: BCJ355 – HOMELAND SECURITY Assignment 4. Does the European approach to homeland security preparedness present options which should be considered in the United States? Explain.
Write an essay explaining how the concept of homeland security will be affected if another large terrorist incident occurs.
BCJ355 – HOMELAND SECURITY 1. Write an essay explaining how the concept of homeland security will be affected if another large terrorist incident occurs.
In a 3–5-page paper, research the role, mission, duties, and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security. Discuss how the DHS prepares and provides assistance to law enforcement agencies.
Topic: Research and Analysis Paper In a 3–5-page paper, research the role, mission, duties, and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security. Address why this entity was formed, what responsibilities it has, its enabling legislation, and law enforcement agencies that have been acquired through the creation of the DHS. Discuss how the DHS prepares and […]
Explain what are the ways that criminal behavior is different from terrorist behavior and what similarities are found in both criminal and terrorist behaviors?
Terrorism and Homeland Security After reading Chapter 1 of Jonathan White’s “Terrorism and Homeland Security”, answer the following questions… 1. Why is it not possible to combine both schools of criminology to terrorism? What is lacking in the first approach? 2. What are the ways that criminal behavior is different from terrorist behavior? What similarities […]
Based on the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013, identify and discuss some of the legislative actions to improve emergency preparedness and response.
Laws following major disasters Unit I Consider the laws that have been passed after major disasters and the programs that have been initiated to improve emergency management by reviewing the following documents. Review the following documents by clicking the links provided. Federal Emergency Management Agency. (n.d.). Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013. U.S. Department of […]