How do federal agencies communicate homeland security information to local and state government, the private sector, and the citizenry of the United States? What problems exist? How can communication and information sharing be improved? Consider all sources and methods of information sharing and any changes since the publishing of the textbook.Specifically, answer these questions:
What is the biggest potential for failure when people (and the government) rely on social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for information in an emergency? Are there (have there been) instances where social media has created a bigger problem than would have existed otherwise? (cite examples)
What are the contributions and capabilities of Ham (amateur) radio in emergency communications? Why is Ham radio often effective in emergencies when government communications systems fail? Can you identify a principle that seems to be proven by the effectiveness of this citizen-performed vital service?
CJUS 380
Discussion Assignment Instructions
You will complete 8 Discussions in this course. You will post one thread of at least 200 300 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 150 200 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread and reply, you must support your assertions with at least 1 scholarly citation in APA format. Cite any sources used.
