College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

200 and ICS 700 courses, and include topics such as; communication, pre and post mitigation planning, operational concepts, prioritization of target capabilities, and development of a local Incident Response Plan ( IRP). Students will participate in online tabletop exercises utilizing the ICS. Prerequisite: HSHJ 6121 CJI 6124 Community Disaster Preparedness (3 credits) An all-hazards plan provides a basis for a higher state of readiness. These courses will emphasize “disaster resistant communities” to build on ongoing “Culture of Preparedness. Regardless of whether the incident is non-intentional (as in a natural disaster) or intentional (as in a terrorist threat), law enforcement’s role may include enforcing public health orders, securing contaminated areas and health facilities, providing support for transfer of national stockpiles and control of civic unrest. Resources may be overwhelmed and the ability to respond will depend on preparation and partnerships within the community. This course will provide information on development of law enforcement and operational continuity, protection of the officers to contagion and maintaining public order. The importance of law enforcement working in partnership with public health will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: CJI 6121 CJI 6125 Special Topics in All-Hazards Preparedness (3 credits) This course is a capstone research and experience course for the student. Each student will select a topic of interest related to all-hazards preparedness research. In addition, students must take part in an approved community project at the volunteer or professional level in the all-hazards field. Prerequisite: CJI 6121 Electives (6 Credits Required: Choose one or a combination of the following) Please note that typically only two or three electives will be offered each term. Elective courses are offered on a rotating basis. CJI 0601 Examining the Role of Police and Minority Communities (3 Credits) The course will examine the ever-changing roles of the police and those of minority communities that presently exist within the boundary of most jurisdictions in South Florida. What were viewed, as traditional minority communities no longer exist within the same context. Minority groups from different countries that have settled in the United States are displacing those traditional minority groups or subcultures that have evolved separated from the dominant culture. The demands of policing those communities have put strains on police agencies and involved a great deal of educational efforts to train both the police and the community. Laws that are effective to the society as whole often conflict with the social and moral fibers of these communities creating turmoil for the parties involved in these conflicts. CJI 602 Clinical Investigation of Fraud (3 credits) This course provides an overview of the prevalence and magnitude of fraudulent activities in modern society. Estimates of social/business cost, and individual costs will be discussed. Examples with discussion of the various types of fraudulent activities will be provided. Various identification techniques and procedures will be discussed. CJI 0603 Practicum I (3 credits) Offered each term This course will provide the criminal justice student with first-hand experience working alongside law enforcement agents. Students will have the opportunity to observe various entities within a department of police or corrections.