Introduction to Maritime Security Issues for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Personnel
The Dubai Ports World controversy demonstrated a wide-spread lack of understanding about basic concepts of maritime security, and specifically, port facility security.

The goal of this course is to familiarize law enforcement, first responders, and other interested parties with the regulatory framework and requirements that are currently in place in an important component of the port stakeholder community: maritime facilities. Students will be introduced to an important maritime security stakeholder, the facility security officer. The role of company and vessel security officer will also be examined. Students will leave the course with a greater awareness of the security measures and training mandated for maritime facilities and personnel employed in those facilities. Other topics that will be discussed will be sensitive security information, status of pending legislation, and non-Federal maritime security initiatives.

Presenter:
Laurie Thomas
University of Findlay