FPT 139 - Response to Terrorist Acts

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

Fire Protection Technology

Description:

This course is a survey of the responses of the criminal justice system and emergency management systems to terrorist acts. The focus of this course will be critical incident management and response to mass casualties from law enforcement and emergency responder perspectives. Defining and analyzing a terrorist act as a crime scene will also be discussed. Federal, state and local agency capabilities and responsibilities will be compared. Preventive tactics used by law enforcement agencies and the military are emphasized. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of FPT 139, approved by Academic Affairs and cross-listed with crj 139 as of 12/22/04, for fall semester 2005).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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