CRIM-605: Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Class Program
Credits 3

Since September 11, 2001 public safety professionals have seen a qualitative shift in the scope of their work that places a greater emphasis on addressing threats posed by terrorism and natural disasters. This course will examine the changing face of public safety in the United States with an emphasis on the legal, ethical, and policy-related issues associated with the focus on "homeland security" and the "war on terror".