Question 1
3 out of 3 points
The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 increased or strengthened public law enforcement’s:
Selected Answer:
all of the above.
Question 2
3 out of 3 points
The National Strategy for Homeland Security focuses on six critical mission areas which include:
Selected Answer:
all of the above.
Question 3
3 out of 3 points
A(n) is a large-scale epidemic that occurs when a disease emerges
for which there is little or no immunity in the human population.
Selected Answer:
pandemic
Question 4
0 out of 3 points
Homeland security:
Selected Answer:
is a relatively new concept.
Question 5
3 out of 3 points
Earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados are examples of:
Selected Answer:
natural disasters.
Question 6
3 out of 3 points
Terrorism may involve:
Selected Answer:
all of the above.
Question 7
3 out of 3 points
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created by the:
Selected Answer:
Homeland Security Act of 2002.
Question 8
3 out of 3 points
The was developed through the DHS to promote collaboration among first responders
from different jurisdictions and public safety disciplines.
Selected Answer:
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Question 9
3 out of 3 points
Established in late 2002, the 9/11 Commission:
Selected Answer:
all of the above.
Question 10
3 out of 3 points
The formation of the represented the largest transformation of U.S. government
agencies since the creation of the U.S. Department of Defense in 1947.
Selected Answer:
DHS
Question 11
Needs Grading
How do natural and environmental disasters differ? How should the police prepare for and
respond to such disasters?
Selected Answer:
A natural disaster is something that is caused by nature, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and
tornadoes. A environmental disaster is caused by the impact of human action on the
environment. Disaster and Emergency planning should occur at an individual and
organizational levels. Officer should prepare for disasters by familiarizing themselves with local
disaster and emergency plans. Officers need to learn how to identify hazards that affect the
area, and create and maintain emergency communication systems, and collect and store
disaster supplies. Officer should create and practice evacuation procedures.
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Question 12
Needs Grading
Briefly describe the history of homeland security in the United States.
Selected Answer:
The U.S Constitution established a republic in which the primary role for homeland security
(maintenance of law and order) is relegated to state and local government. The secondary role
is designed to intervene when state and local jurisdictions are unable to cope with disorder or
disaster. Homeland security expanded during WWI and WWII. The role of the national
government due to the emergence of globalism, corporate culture, and de-emphasis on states
rights. In 1986 Congress authorized the FBI to investigate attacks occurring against U.S citizens
outside of the US. After the 9/11 attacks the FBI, CIA, military, and other government agencies,
international terrorist appears on the publics radar. The study of patterns of homeland security
and terrorism provides clues to predicting behavior and prevention of, and response to,
catastrophic incidents.
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