Class Assignment

1. Action Plan for Refugee Complaints
Ryan Brehmer
Ottawa University
PLS-30000Examination of the
Criminal Justice System

2. Review of Complaints
• Terroristic Activity by Refugees
• Child Neglect
• Other Miscellaneous Activity

3. Addressing the Problem-ShortTerm
• Field Interview Complainants for further more detailed info
• Increased Uniform Patrols in the area
• Foot Patrols
• Plain Clothes Officers in and around problem area
• Knock andTalks at SuspectTennent Apartments
• Field InterviewWithTenants in the area

4. Addressing the Problem-LongTerm
• Consult FBI, Homeland Security, ICE, Border Patrol, NSA, and
other federal agencies for information about suspected problem
refugees in the area
• Consult with state bureau of investigation
• Coordinate surveillance and intelligence gathering with other
agencies both federal and local

5. Addressing the Problem-LongTerm Cont.
• Coordinate with complex owner to gather information on possible
problem refugee tenants
• Place UndercoverAgents in Complex posing as refugees to gather
intelligence
• Contact County agencies to see if social services were offered to
refugees and if so, who the refugees are utilizing the services
• Once personal information is obtained complete background
• Possible Employers
• Department ofTransportation records
• Criminal records

6. Addressing the Problem-LongTerm Cont.
• Town Hall Meeting with Refugees
• Outline Expectations ofAmerican Laws
• Allow Refugees to ask questions
• Outline Community Goals on How Refugees Play a Role

7. Stakeholders
• Community Members
• Must live within the community with refugees
• Have history invested in the community
• Children within the community
• Pride in the community
• Confidence in the police department
• Expectation of police department to ensure their safety

8. Stakeholders-Cont.
• Refugees
• Seeking a new life
• Seeking integration into the community
• Seeking freedom from governmental persecution
• Seeking Citizenship

9. Stakeholders-Cont.
• Police Agencies
• Confidence from the community
• Duty to maintain law and order
• Duty to arrest those who violate federal/state/local laws
• Create partnerships with refugees and community to progress as a
community at large
• Liaison between refugee and community members

10. Conclusion
• No simple solution to this problem
• Community can grow if problem is dealt with appropriately
• All stakeholders must be considered but law and order is top
priority
• Community Safety is paramount
• Problem can create partnerships in the community between police,
community, and refugees