HSEC 2001 Overview of Homeland Security Law
This course is an overview of laws, policy, strategy, organization, and plans for dealing with various natural, accidental and premeditated threats to homeland security. Students review the respective and relative roles and responsibilities of government agencies, non-government organizations and individual citizens for U.S. national security. In addition, homeland security planning is addressed, including strategic planning, the National Response Plan, the National Incident Management system, various planning scenarios, and other federal and state guidelines. Students discuss various policy and strategy issues, including balancing security and civil liberties and information sharing and protection. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Laws, Policy, Strategy and Organization for Dealing With Homeland Security Threats
- Selected Homeland Security Laws and Agencies
- Selected Security Planning and Response Scenarios
- Balancing of Civil Rights and Liberties and National Security Interests
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Become aware of various laws, policies, strategies and plans for dealing with homeland security threats.
2. Examine the legal responsibility of governments, non-government agencies and individual citizens for national security.
3. Review and discuss various policy and planning documents and directives dealing with national and homeland security.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of various federal and state planning operations in the event of national emergencies.
5. Analyze the authority of federal, state and local officials for dealing with homeland security protection and threats.
6. Examine the issues and dilemmas related to balancing individual civil rights and liberties with the necessity to provide for national and homeland security.
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