Consider that you are the city’s emergency management director and you are asked to prepare a written presentation for the city council on the benefits of private–public partnerships.

Task 3 IP

Consider that you are the city’s emergency management director and you are asked to prepare a written presentation for the city council on the benefits of private–public partnerships. Write a short paper (in APA format) that includes the following:

Select a large city, such as a state capitol or another large metropolitan area, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Miami, and so on.
Provide some background on the jurisdiction that you selected. Be sure to include the following:
Critical infrastructure examples
Location of the city
Potential threats as they relate to terrorism
In your paper, include the following:

What motivations might terrorists have to target private-sector entities?
Identify 1 potential private-sector target in the jurisdiction that you selected.
Explain why that entity would potentially be targeted for a terrorist attack.
Identify 5 primary private-sector organizations that jurisdiction government entity should consider entering into a Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement (MOU/MOA) with that would enhance overall preparedness and resiliency.
How can such agreements help ensure jurisdictional preparedness?
Describe the benefits of entering into a formal agreement.
Describe each organization, and explain why the 5 organizations should be included in partnering with the public sector.
Explore the roles and responsibilities of the private sector in homeland security
Describe how the public and private sectors can work together to help keep the nation safe.
Explain, in detail, the significant contributions that all 5 organizations or entities could or should make in helping their community and the nation be more resilient and more secure.