Evaluates the development of American Homeland Security from various perspectives to include historic, current, legal, organizational development, and best practices.
Outcomes
Discuss factors that led to the resurgence of terrorism in the United States.
Evaluate the United States government’s role in homeland security programs.
Examine the motivations of terrorist group activities against Americans.
Contrast the strengths and weaknesses of American homeland security’s counterterrorism policies.
Critique the United States’ ability to respond to the aftermath of terrorism.
Evaluate how terrorism impacts world trends.
Determine tactical response options to terrorism based on available resources and jurisdictional procedures.
Develop a homeland security strategy to counterterrorism.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Foundations of homeland security: Law and policy (Rev: 2nd ed.)
Publisher: Wiley (2017)
Author: Alperen, M. J.
ISBN: 9781119289111
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