CRJ 309 Homeland Security and Disaster Emergency Response
This course addresses the various components of homeland security in the United States. The mission, organizational structure, capabilities, functional components, and selected policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be examined. The legal and regulatory foundation of U.S. homeland security will be explored. The course focuses on homeland security from a broader concept than one Federal agency by examining the supporting roles of state and local governments and their contributions to providing homeland security for the U.S. against international and domestic threats to domestic preparedness. The course addresses the role of FEMA in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.