CJA 376 Wk 1 Discussion – Reflections on How A Disaster Was Handled

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Reflecting on the reactions to prior disasters can help leaders in emergency management learn from successes and failures to improve process and procedures.

Watch the “When the Levees Broke: Part 1” video segments from the University Library.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Based on the video segments, was U.S. disaster policy effective in handling Hurricane Katrina?

• What could emergency managers have done differently during this event?

• What lessons were learned that could be used in the future to improve emergency management procedures in your area?

Cite one source in support of your initial discussion response. The source must be annotated in correct APA format.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CJA 376 Wk 2 Discussion – Interagency Communication

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Large community events require communication and collaboration across multiple agencies for a safe and secure experience for the public.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What organizations are charged with handling large special events (sporting, concerts, performances, etc.) in your area, and how do they communicate with each other to coordinate safety and security at these events?

• What operational and communication protocols would change if the large special event in your area did not have security preplanned and an emergency were to take place?

Cite one source in support of your initial discussion response. The source must be annotated in correct APA format.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CJA 376 Wk 3 Discussion – Responses to Natural Disasters

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Effective emergency management after a natural disaster is dependent on communication and collaboration. Presidential declarations also have an impact on the response level and management of the situation.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Briefly describe a recent natural disaster that occurred in your region.

• Describe the president’s reaction to the disaster and how a declaration (or lack of declaration) affected communication, collaboration, and interoperability.

• Discuss examples of NRF (National Response Framework) and NIMS (National Incident Management System) interagency communications in response to the disaster.

• Describe how dual-status commanders collaborated in dealing with this natural disaster.

Cite one source in support of your initial discussion response. The source must be annotated in correct APA format.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CJA 376 Wk 4 Discussion – Globalized Emergency Management

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Most natural disasters are localized to one state or region. However, in some situations a need could arise for international collaboration during a widespread global event, such as a pandemic.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Why is it important for the United States to be prepared for and involved with international emergency management operations?

• What steps should be taken to ensure that effective communication is maintained in international emergency management? Provide examples to illustrate your points.

• How does the principle of territorial sovereignty fit into efforts to collaborate and communicate in multilateral national responses?

Cite one source in support of your initial discussion response. The source must be annotated in correct APA format.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CJA 376 Wk 5 Discussion – Best Practices with Interagency Communications

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Most commonly, disaster response comes from the state level.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are your state’s protocols for emergency response?

• Think about past emergency situations in your state that you have experienced or learned about. What lessons learned from those situations could be applied to interagency communication and collaboration in the future?

Cite one source in support of your initial discussion response. The source must be annotated in correct APA format.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.