Deck 10: Multicultural Law Enforcement and Terrorism, homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness

Question 1

NCTC provides information on the Homeland Threat Task Force.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Community Emergency Response Team educates people about disaster preparedness and provides basic disaster response training.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which federal entity has as one of its core missions "to secure and manage U.S.borders?"

A) Department of Justice
B) Immigration and Customs Enforcement
C) Department of Homeland Security
D) National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The Department of Homeland Security was not created as a cabinet level department.

Question 5

The following is NOT one of the benefits of the NIMS,a division within the Department of Homeland Security?

A) It coordinates with the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to ensure timely distribution of intelligence and strategic information to state, local,
Tribal and territorial law enforcement.
B) It provides standardized resource management procedures.
C) It provides a set of preparedness concepts and principles for all hazards.
D) It is scalable so that it may be used for all incidents.

Question 6

The media has dual roles: to obtain information stories and perspectives on terrorism incidents in order to report the news,and to inform the community efficiently of impending dangers and threats stemming from given incidents.

Question 7

What are some of current stereotypes of terrorists that could affect law enforcement's perceptions?

A) Arab and Middle/Eastern Nationality
B) Insane and/or Behave Like Automatons
C) Not as Skillful or Professional as U.S. Law Enforcement Officers
D) all of the above

Question 8

The goal and mission of terrorists is to inflict the following on U.S.citizens:

A) maximum casualty
B) mass destruction
C) public fear
D) all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are weapons of mass destruction?

A) explosive
B) chemical
C) nuclear
D) all of the above

Question 10

Advising the President on the issues,concerns,and recommendations of state,local,tribal,and territorial law enforcement is a responsibility of the OSLLE.

Question 11

Terrorism Prevention is a violent act or any act dangerous to human life,in violation of the criminal laws of the United States.

Question 12

Law enforcement's knowledge and responsiveness to local and regional issues is central to the success in the war on terrorism and homeland security.

Question 13

NCTC serves as the primary organization in the United States Government for integrating and analyzing all intelligence pertaining to counterterrorism.

Question 14

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government,civilian population,or any segment thereof,in furtherance of political or social objectives.

Question 15

What is the primary goal of law enforcement?

A) ensure public safety
B) ensure security
C) A and B
D) B only

Question 16

The Department of Homeland Security is the fourth largest federal department.

Question 17

The US.Patriot Act was signed by President Barak Obama.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason the U.S.Patriot Act was signed into law?

A) observation of law enforcement
B) improve government coordination in law enforcement
C) intelligence gathering
D) information sharing

Question 19

Among other functions,OSLLE serves as the primary Department liaison to state,local,tribal and territorial law enforcement.

Question 20

There are five federally sponsored programs that help support first responders through volunteer programs and activities.

Question 21

Explain the six core missions of the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 22

What are the key components of the Patriot Act that have raised concern with multicultural communities and why?

Question 23

_________ serves as the primary organization in the United States Government for integrating and analyzing all intelligence pertaining to counterterrorism.

Question 24

__________ was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make local communities safer and better prepared to response to any emergency situation.

Question 25

Single jurisdictional training and rehearsals have been identified as critical elements in the successful implementation of terrorist incident management and recovery.

Question 26

The role of the ______ is one of facilitating and developing avenues of communication between local,state and federal government public safety organizations to ensure viable and effective leadership,policies and procedures.

Question 27

The _______________ became the third largest federal department.

Question 28

Chemical,biological,radiological,nuclear,and explosive are known as _____________________.

Question 29

___________ was signed into law by President George Bush on October 26,2001.

Question 30

The __________ divides terrorist related activities into the categories of terrorist incidents and terrorism prevention.