CRIM 130 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Number of Credits: 3
Examine the Homeland Security framework and the role that both private and public homeland security personnel play in today’s society. Review terrorism from a historical and global perspective. Discuss specific strategies, operations, and tactics that can be used to prevent and protect against future threats. This course is open to Law Enforcement Academy students only. (All Terms) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101.
Co-requisite(s): N/A
Pre-/Co-requisite(s): Completion of or enrollment in a certified police academy. This course is not for general credit students.

Course Topics:
Domestic Terrorism.

International Terrorism

Global Perspectives

Profiles of Terrorists
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define Homeland Security.
1. Preventing a terrorist attack within the United States and/or its territories
2. Mitigating the terrorist threat
3. Minimizing the damage and speeding the recovery from attacks and/or natural disasters
Discuss terrorism from a historical and global perspective.
1. The Transnational Dimensions of Terrorism
2. America in a Globalize World
3. History of Transnational Terrorism against US
4. Domestic terrorism
Analyze the mindset and methodologies of the terrorist.
1. New Terrorist Strategies
2. Global Reach
3. Large Scale Destruction and death
4. Not under strictures of State Sponsorship
5. Savvy in 21st Century technologies
Describe the various roles played by both private and public homeland security personnel.
1. Homeland Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Jurisdictions
2. Improve intergovernmental law enforcement coordination
Examine specific strategies, operations, and tactics that can be used to prevent and protect against future threats.
1. National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
2. Shifted the priority from arrest and prosecution to preventing attacks and capturing terrorists.
Complete written oral assignments requiring the application and explanation of course topics.