Law Enforcement and Public Health Joint Investigations

Description

This course is offered from an FBI Perspective and reviews the definition and types of bioterrorism. You will review the recommended response to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents and the roles that make up the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). This course will also present several case studies where Public Health agencies have worked closely with the JTTF. A list of resources will be provided that are available to you in the event of a bioterrorism incident.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Describe terrorism
• List the characteristics of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
• Define biological agents
• Understand the laws pertinent to biological weapons
• Define the two types of bioterrorism (overt and covert)
• List dissemination tactics
• Diagram the threat assessment process
• Describe the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
• List the phases of a WMD response
• Understand the role of the Hazardous Materials Response Unite (HMRU)
• Define how to work with evidence
• Conduct JTTF interviews
• Improve your response to a suspected bioterrorism event
• List the sources of information
• Describe recent bioterrorism incidents and their effects on the population

Intended Audience

Public health and emergency management individuals who want to learn more about conducting a joint investigation with the FBI on a public health crisis. No prior experience is required.