Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Prepare a critical analysis of a specic law or policy that is relevant to homeland security and/or emergency
management. This analysis must contain thoughtful, reasoned discussion about the appropriateness of the
law/policy, and what improvements you recommend and why. Your analysis may also address legal issues
facing the homeland security/emergency management areas, including ethical issues.
In developing a thematic approach to your analysis of the law or policy, please address ANY two (2) of the
following course learning outcomes:
-Illustrate the statutory basis for emergency management in the public sector.
-Evaluate federal, state, tribal and local policies,legislation, directives, and regulations.
-Appraise the importance of public administrators, particularly those dealing with the public during times of
crisis, to act ethically.
-Analyze the effect of public policy on a community before, during, and after a disaster.
-Examine the critical role of court decisions in clarifying the practical application of legislation and executive
directives.