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Intermodal Security Training Exercise Program (I-STEP) is a critical partnership training program designed to enhance the nation's readiness to prevent, respond, and recover from surface transportation incidents.
Before you begin this discussion, be sure to review the following readings and videos listed on the Learning and Assessment Activities page
Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D., & Coppola, D. P. (2016). Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management (5th ed.). Waltham, MA: Elsevier.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA). (n.d.). Intermodal Security Training Exercise Program (I-STEP) (Links to an external site.)
Links to an external site.
After reviewing the assignments, lectures, PowerPoint presentation, and readings, you will be prepared to discuss the importance of the I-STEP
Program in supporting the mission of the DHS. For this discussion, address the following question:
Does the I-STEP program further the homeland security mission? Why or why not? Be specific and provide examples.
Please reference and cite your readings and viewings in support of your responses.