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HLS 3306, Homeland Security Technology 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit III Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Examine current technologies used in homeland security. 1.1 Summarize technologies used in the mitigation, detection, response, and recovery of a

bioterrorism incident. 1.2 Explain the role of public communications in emergency situations.

2. Differentiate personal protective equipment (PPE) employed by first responders.

2.1 Summarize the types of PPE gear required by first responders when responding to a bioterrorism incident.

3. Explain the impact of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

3.1 Discuss the dangers of biological agents when used as a WMD in a terrorist incident. 3.2 Summarize the role the United States Postal Service (USPS) played in the 2001 anthrax

attacks. 3.3 Analyze the impact of the 2001 anthrax attacks on society, the USPS, and homeland security

operations.

Required Unit Resources Chapter 9: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Detection Systems

and Data Interoperability Chapter 10: Public Safety Communications: The Technology behind the Call In order to access the following resource, click the link below. Federal Bureau of Investigation. (n.d.). Amerithrax or anthrax investigation.

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/amerithrax-or-anthrax-investigation

Unit Lesson The lesson for this unit is presented in the following PowerPoint presentation and consists of both slide content and additional information provided in the audio narration. Click the speaker icon if it is shown on a slide to hear the additional lesson audio content. Unit III Lesson PowerPoint Presentation You may also access this presentation with a transcript of the audio portions in printable form in the Unit III PowerPoint PDF. A transcript for the audio portion of each slide can be viewed in the speaker notes section of each individual slide.

UNIT III STUDY GUIDE

Countering WMD Usage Utilizing Current and Emerging Technologies

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/amerithrax-or-anthrax-investigation

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Suggested Unit Resources In order to access the following resources, click the links below. This article explains the importance of being prepared for an anthrax attack. Centers for Disease Control & National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease. (2020). What

you can do to prepare for an anthrax attack. Centers for Disease Control; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/bioterrorism/prepare.html

This article outlines the steps and agencies needed in response to an anthrax attack. Centers for Disease Control & National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease. (2020). Anthrax

attack detection and response. Centers for Disease Control; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/bioterrorism/detect-respond.html

Learning Activities (Nongraded) Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. Use the internet or the CSU Online Library to explore the history of bioterrorism. What incident do you believe has been the most impactful on a global scale? Why? What lessons has the global society learned from incidents of bioterrorism?

https://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/bioterrorism/prepare.html

https://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/bioterrorism/detect-respond.html

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit III
Required Unit Resources
Unit Lesson
Suggested Unit Resources
Learning Activities (Nongraded)

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In 2001, lone wolf terrorist and bioweapons expert Dr. Bruce Ivins, mailed several United States Postal Services (USPS) letters and parcels filed with anthrax spores to news media outlets, democratic senators, and others. This terrorist incident was considered a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) attack, as anthrax is a Tier I biological agent.

For this assignment, you must utilize the CSU Online Library or other reliable sources to research the 2001 anthrax attacks. You will then construct a case study of the incidents in which you accomplish the following at a minimum:

1. Provide a brief synopsis of the timeline of the incidents.

2. Discuss the dangers of biological agents. Include how anthrax was utilized as a weapon and the role the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) played in the attack.

3. Analyze the impact the attacks had on society, the USPS, and homeland security operations.

4. Summarize first responder response to the attacks. Include what personal protective equipment (PPE) was required.

5. Summarize technologies that were used in the detection, response and recovery during the attacks.

6. Explain the role of public communications during and after the attacks.

7. Identify any change in protocols or policies of the USPS or local, state, or federal government agencies to mitigate future instances of a similar WMD or biological attack.

8. What technological advances were improved or implemented by the government, USPS or private mailing services as a result of these attacks?

Your case study must be a minimum of three pages, not including the title or reference pages. You must use at least three academic or industry reliable sources to support your case study. All sources used must have citations and references properly formatted in APA style.