PSMA 415 - Public Safety Legal Issues and Public Policy

    Recent Professors
    Justin Matsushita
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an analysis of the law as it relates to the management of public safety organizations. Principles of legal obligations, limitations, liabilities, and immunities are examined and discussed, both in general terms and, where applicable, in terms of how they differ in the governmental organization, treatment of public employers and employees. The objective is to develop an appreciation of the legal responsibilities of a public safety administrator within local, tribal, state, territorial and federal government partners. Course work includes the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Emergency Management Concepts and G557 Rapid Needs Workshop focusing on plans and procedures for responding to the initial four hours of a disaster. Content includes prevent planning, intelligence gathering, and situational awareness distribution. This course is intended for upper division students majoring in Public Safety Management.