CRJ 3420 Special Operations and Terrorism
(formerly CRJ 342)
Terrorism has drastically changed how local law enforcement operates. Special operations are now required to defend and protect all sorts of sites including both hard and soft targets. Hard targets might include police headquarters or other critical infrastructure. Soft targets could include subways, tourist attractions, malls and hotels. How the police are dealing with this massive change in their mission will be outlined. Issues such as intelligence, working with communities, and having a command presence will be covered. New capabilities of police will also be covered such as special weapons, tactics and training. In additions, other than bombs and other common threats, police must now deal with the threat of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. All of these topics will be covered.
Distribution
Criminal Justice& Legal Studies