Haz Mat/Weapons of Mass Dest

Catalog description

Introduces the student to problems of Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction at the Operations Level and their impact on police, fire, emergency, medical responders and other emergency personnel, public safety and panic. Examines the various roles of personnel involved, resources needed, and the implementation of proper policies, procedures and practices to correctly deal with hazardous materials, biological, chemical and radiological situations. Note: Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Management, Public Safety Communications or Emergency Management and Planning Majors only; or permission of the Criminal Justice Chair. Co-requisite: NONE