Research, identify and discuss initiatives to help local

For this unit’s Complete assignment, write a comprehensive scholarly essay ( minimum 1500 words) in which you analyze, explain, and apply these concepts in the context of a criminal justice organizational issue. You must incorporate and cite, using correct APA citation format, at least (4) four different scholarly research sources. In-line citations must be used in the body of your essay, and all research sources must be fully cited at the conclusion of your essay. Correct APA citation formats must be used.

· Research, identify and discuss initiatives to help local communities mitigate or prepare against potential terrorist attacks? 

· What mitigation/preparedness role does the private sector have in terms of homeland security assessment? 

· Why is community preparedness an important component to homeland security?

· How would a Homeland Security Assessment for an organization be incorporated into the organization’s business/operations plan?  

· What benefits exist when using the Baldridge Criteria to conduct a Homeland Security Assessment? 

· How does this compare to FEMA’s document (available at www.fema.gov) (FEMA 426, Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks against Buildings)? 

· Discuss two factors to minimize damage to buildings caused by vehicle explosives (car bombs).