Students are expected to keep a journal on current issues related to constitutional criminal law. Each student will be required to compile a journal of their readings on current events (nothing over 6 months old) in the criminal justice field, specific to...
Two assignments in this course will combine to produce an in-depth analysis of the preparedness, communication, mitigation, response, and recovery coordination among the various public safety and private sector organizations involved in Hurricane Katrina. It will also...
Types of Hazards, Information, Evacuation In your opinion, why does the ODP focus its preparedness efforts on terrorism? Should preparedness activities funded by the ODP be for all hazards? Why or why not? Other than the media and risk managers, where do you get your...
Discussion Board Topic: Read this report below and answer the following questions: What are the main causes of law enforcement officers fatalities? How is Florida doing among the rest of the states? What are some of the demographics in this report? Read the...
Incident Command System (ICS) On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew, a category-four hurricane, slammed into Dade County in South Florida. In the first few weeks after Andrew, it became evident the federal and local management of the disaster was uncoordinated,...
Presidential Disaster Declaration Should there be stricter guidelines concerning what events the president of the United States can declare disasters? Why or why not? What is the significance of an official disaster declaration, either by the president or a governor?...