Candice Shamsher
· Assess the situation.- You have to know what type of situation that you are dealing with to be able to handle it efficiently. You don’t want your officers running into a gun fight when its actually a fire. What kind of situation are we dealing with? How many suspects are involved? Where is it taking place. There are all things to consider when accessing the situation.
· Identify the danger zone. – Knowing where the danger zone is will keep the public out of harm’s way when dealing with the situation.
· Establish an inner perimeter. - This would be the location where only authorized people would be allowed. This allows for law enforcement agents to keep control on the situation at hand.
· Establish an outer perimeter. – I believe this falls along the same lines with the outer perimeter. This allows for some access to the safe parts.
· Establish the incident command post. – This will help with keeping control of the situation. All information would be streamlined to this location. This is critical as with a ICP, everyone knows where their information is coming to and they know exactly where to report.
· Establish the staging area. – Another critical piece because it allows a central location where resources can flow in and out of.
· Request additional resources. – This is critical because if additional resources are needed, law enforcement knows how or who to go to.
I believe that the NIMS & ICS policy philosophy is something that needs to be embraced by all of law enforcement as it can be looked to as a blueprint or better yet, a guideline to what needs to be done in case of catastrophe. Without this, it is easy for a critical piece to missed which could eventually result in more loss of lives
George Jay
Assess the situation is the first critical task for law enforcement; being able to understand what the situation is immediate could save lives. Law enforcement will respond to a call for shots fired and have to determine if its an active shooter or something different. We see this during the Las Vegas shooting were Las Vegas police officers discovered they were dealing with an active shooter. The next task would be to identify the danger zones. The officer who becomes the Isdent commander will have to start mapping out the hot, warm, and cold zone so that Emergency responders understand where to go. You don't want fire arriving in the hot zone while an active shooter is being engaged. having the tools to complete this task is essential. "Watch commanders and lieutenants use command stations that contain dry-erase boards, markers, notepads, and folders containing checklists from the department's critical incident management guide for various situations"(Phibbs & Snawder, 2014). The inner perimeter has to be established before the outer perimeter to protect the local population and ensure no one goes into a hostile situation. Once the inner perimeter has been established, you can use additional resources to develop .
The document discusses the actions and objectives of the initial responding officer to a crime scene. It identifies the two main goals as bringing the site under control and coordinating resources. The five crime scene objectives are to document information provided, ensure officer safety, provide emergency care, secure and control the scene/parties present, and release the scene to investigators. Defining the initial perimeter is important, considering primary focal points, natural entry/exits, and potential secondary scenes. Maintaining scene integrity through a log of all entries/exits is also discussed.
Asja Merritt In the case of an active shooter timing and activ.docxfestockton
Asja Merritt
In the case of an active shooter timing and activity is everything. There is not much time for first responders to respond to an active shooter. Unfortunately, by the time authorities are notified the number of casualties or injured people can be doubled by the time they make it to the scene and actually catch the shooter. Mass shootings are known to take place where there are a lot of possible victims. Places like the mall the movies a concert. One immediate action that should be initiated is making sure the security that is trained and are employed at these places receive training on what could be a possible threat. They also need to be skilled in weapons training and self-defense. Those are the first line of defense when it comes to protection during unfortunate events such as these. If they are properly trained and prepared they maybe able to take out the potential threat on their own or slow it down by creating a distraction. Security guards should know the building they work in just as well as they know any other place they reside. Knowing this they could also come up with an escape route through the building to direct people to take that could save victims and give first responders time to come and handle the situation. Other ways to initiate action is during big events cities can have first responders close by to get to a location fast enough. There is no way to plan for an active shooter the thing is being ready if one was to happen. The more prepared an organization is, the better.
Justin Thompson
Due to the seriousness and increase in occurrences, all law enforcement agencies had to re-evaluate their policies for how officers are supposed to react in the event of an active shooter. In the past, officers would set a perimeter and wait for specialized units to arrive and handle the situation. This cannot be done in most cases due to the urgency of getting the threat neutralized. Now, the first officers on scene must react quickly and possibly with no other assistance. “Many law enforcement agencies have taken steps to address the active shooter risk in their communities through the development of policy and action plans addressing the agency-wide response to active shootings. These often have several factors in common, including
· using specific language that authorizes first responders to seek out and stop suspects who are engaged in active shootings
· requiring adequate training for all personnel likely to respond to active shootings
· ensuring that resources between emergency responders are coordinated so appropriately trained personnel can gain access to victims as soon as possible
· establishing unified command practices through policy and MOUs in advance of an incident
· preventing “over-convergence” through the use of designated staging areas and personnel to direct individuals to the appropriate locations
· providing necessary equipment for those tasked with immediate action” (IACP).
When it comes to makin ...
On November 14, 2003, a fire broke out at a mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Cottage Street Fire Station was directly across from the mill and could see the fully engulfed fire. The fire rapidly spread, destroying three mill buildings, thirteen homes, and damaging seventeen other structures before being contained. Twenty-one mutual aid departments from Rhode Island and Massachusetts assisted the Pawtucket Fire Department. While additional resources and water supply were appropriately implemented, the implementation of incident command system and accountability of firefighters were improperly handled during this large fire.
BackgroundA significant criminal event may occur at any place ancameroncourtney45
Background
A significant criminal event may occur at any place and at any time. The size of the jurisdiction does not dictate the scope and scale of the incident. It is perfectly possible, even predictable, that investigative needs will be beyond the resources and/or sophistication of a local law enforcement agency. In such cases, one option is to expand the resources available through multiagency collaboration and cooperation (e.g., a task force). However, regardless of who or how many investigative resources are brought to bear on an incident, the parent agency remains responsible for the successful outcome of the criminal investigation.
Project Setting
Acting as a subject matter expert on criminal investigation, you have been asked to assist in the creation of a simulation exercise of a multijurisdictional criminal investigation. Some of the preliminary work has already been completed. Your specific task is to compile the post investigation review document (rubric) to be used by exercise assessors in their evaluation of the quality of the criminal investigation. This is what you know:
A series of 11 random explosions have occurred in an area that traverses two states, and a total of seven counties (five counties in one state and two counties in the other state), embracing a total of nine cities and incorporated towns. The explosions resulted in five deaths, 32 injuries, and significant property damage. In each case, the explosion was detonated remotely. The lead investigative agency is the Virtual, Maryland, Police Department, because the first three explosions occurred within its jurisdiction. VPD has about 100 sworn personnel, including 17 all-purpose detective investigators. It has a certified forensic laboratory for rudimentary analysis, staffed by credentialed civilians. Ultimately, two suspects were identified and apprehended, one adult male and one teenage (minor) male. Statements were made by each, resulting in investigative searches and seizures of forensic evidence. Both subjects eventually confessed to their respective and collective parts in the crimes.
Assessors in the simulation exercise will be debriefing the role players as to their actions; their understanding of the legal basis, purpose, and advantages and disadvantages of their investigative strategies; and the conduct of the investigation. The assessors have already come up with a series of questions for the participants. You have been asked to provide the "model" answer against which the responses of the participants will be graded.
Following are the questions to be posed by the simulation exercise assessors to the investigators:
Investigative Task Force
Assuming that legal authority was not an issue, should this investigation be conducted by VPD personnel or a multijurisdictional task force?
At what point should the potential of establishing an investigative task force be considered?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an investigative task ...
BackgroundA significant criminal event may occur at any place and .docxmarlinnewton
Background
A significant criminal event may occur at any place and at any time. The size of the jurisdiction does not dictate the scope and scale of the incident. It is perfectly possible, even predictable, that investigative needs will be beyond the resources and/or sophistication of a local law enforcement agency. In such cases, one option is to expand the resources available through multiagency collaboration and cooperation (e.g., a task force). However, regardless of who or how many investigative resources are brought to bear on an incident, the parent agency remains responsible for the successful outcome of the criminal investigation.
Project Setting
Acting as a subject matter expert on criminal investigation, you have been asked to assist in the creation of a simulation exercise of a multijurisdictional criminal investigation. Some of the preliminary work has already been completed. Your specific task is to compile the post investigation review document (rubric) to be used by exercise assessors in their evaluation of the quality of the criminal investigation. This is what you know:
A series of 11 random explosions have occurred in an area that traverses two states, and a total of seven counties (five counties in one state and two counties in the other state), embracing a total of nine cities and incorporated towns. The explosions resulted in five deaths, 32 injuries, and significant property damage. In each case, the explosion was detonated remotely. The lead investigative agency is the Virtual, Maryland, Police Department, because the first three explosions occurred within its jurisdiction. VPD has about 100 sworn personnel, including 17 all-purpose detective investigators. It has a certified forensic laboratory for rudimentary analysis, staffed by credentialed civilians. Ultimately, two suspects were identified and apprehended, one adult male and one teenage (minor) male. Statements were made by each, resulting in investigative searches and seizures of forensic evidence. Both subjects eventually confessed to their respective and collective parts in the crimes.
Assessors in the simulation exercise will be debriefing the role players as to their actions; their understanding of the legal basis, purpose, and advantages and disadvantages of their investigative strategies; and the conduct of the investigation. The assessors have already come up with a series of questions for the participants. You have been asked to provide the "model" answer against which the responses of the participants will be graded.
Following are the questions to be posed by the simulation exercise assessors to the investigators:
Investigative Task Force
Assuming that legal authority was not an issue, should this investigation be conducted by VPD personnel or a multijurisdictional task force?
At what point should the potential of establishing an investigative task force be considered?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an investigative task force?
Who, or wha.
Incident ResponseAs a security professional, you will.docxMARRY7
Incident Response
A
s a security professional, you will be versed in a number of different
technologies and techniques, each designed to prevent an attack and secure
the organization. Each of the techniques you will learn is meant to prevent
an attack or limit its scope, but the reality is that attacks can and will happen, and
the techniques you have learned in this course cannot ever be guaranteed to stop
an attack from penetrating your organization. As a security professional, this is
a reality that you will have to accept.
Once you have accepted that an attack will inevitably penetrate your organization
at some point, your job now becomes knowing how to respond to these situations.
This is the role of incident response. Incident response, as the name implies, is the
process of how you and your organization will respond to a security incident when
it occurs. Although security incidents are bound to occur, you shouldn’t sit by and
let them happen. You have to know, in some detail, how you will respond.
Incident response includes those details. If you respond incorrectly to an incident,
you could make a bad situation worse. For example, not knowing what to do,
whom to call, or what the chain of command is in these situations would potentially
do further damage.
Finally, incident response may have a legal aspect. Security incidents are often
crimes, and so you must take special care when responding. When you decide to
pursue criminal charges, you move from the realm of just responding to performing
a formal investigation. The formal investigation will include special techniques
for gathering and processing evidence for the purpose of potentially prosecuting
the criminal later.
This chapter investigates and examines the various aspects of incident response
and ways to plan and design a process for responding to that breach in your
organization.
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CHAPTER
Chapter 14 Topics
This chapter covers the following topics and concepts:
• What a security incident is
• What the process of incident response is
• What incident response plans (IRPs) are
• What planning for disaster and recovery is
• What evidence handling and administration is
• What requirements of regulated industries are
Chapter 14 Goals
When you complete this chapter, you will be able to:
• List the components of incident response
• List the goals of incident response
What Is a Security Incident?
A security incident in an organization is a serious event that can occur at any point from
the desktop level to the servers and infrastructure that make the network work. A security
incident can be anything including accidental actions that result in a problem up to and
including the downright malicious. Regardless of why a security incident occurred, the
organization must respond appropriately.
A security incident can cover a lot of different events, but to clarify what constitutes
a security incident, the following guidelin ...
BackgroundA significant criminal event may occur at any place an.docxaman341480
Background
A significant criminal event may occur at any place and at any time. The size of the jurisdiction does not dictate the scope and scale of the incident. It is perfectly possible, even predictable, that investigative needs will be beyond the resources and/or sophistication of a local law enforcement agency. In such cases, one option is to expand the resources available through multiagency collaboration and cooperation (e.g., a task force). However, regardless of who or how many investigative resources are brought to bear on an incident, the parent agency remains responsible for the successful outcome of the criminal investigation.
Project Setting
Acting as a subject matter expert on criminal investigation, you have been asked to assist in the creation of a simulation exercise of a multijurisdictional criminal investigation. Some of the preliminary work has already been completed. Your specific task is to compile the post investigation review document (rubric) to be used by exercise assessors in their evaluation of the quality of the criminal investigation. This is what you know:
A series of 11 random explosions have occurred in an area that traverses two states, and a total of seven counties (five counties in one state and two counties in the other state), embracing a total of nine cities and incorporated towns. The explosions resulted in five deaths, 32 injuries, and significant property damage. In each case, the explosion was detonated remotely. The lead investigative agency is the Virtual, Maryland, Police Department, because the first three explosions occurred within its jurisdiction. VPD has about 100 sworn personnel, including 17 all-purpose detective investigators. It has a certified forensic laboratory for rudimentary analysis, staffed by credentialed civilians. Ultimately, two suspects were identified and apprehended, one adult male and one teenage (minor) male. Statements were made by each, resulting in investigative searches and seizures of forensic evidence. Both subjects eventually confessed to their respective and collective parts in the crimes.
Assessors in the simulation exercise will be debriefing the role players as to their actions; their understanding of the legal basis, purpose, and advantages and disadvantages of their investigative strategies; and the conduct of the investigation. The assessors have already come up with a series of questions for the participants. You have been asked to provide the "model" answer against which the responses of the participants will be graded.
Following are the questions to be posed by the simulation exercise assessors to the investigators:
Investigative Task Force
Assuming that legal authority was not an issue, should this investigation be conducted by VPD personnel or a multijurisdictional task force?
At what point should the potential of establishing an investigative task force be considered?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an investigative task force?
Who, ...
This document summarizes a longer document about Project White Horse 084640, which aims to develop a concept for training commander leader teams (CLTs) to make better time-critical decisions during crisis response. It does this by:
1) Framing situations as "worst cases" like terrorism or major disasters.
2) Focusing on CLTs, which are teams composed of leaders from different response organizations.
3) Adding the element of time pressure to decision-making.
The document discusses the actions and objectives of the initial responding officer to a crime scene. It identifies the two main goals as bringing the site under control and coordinating resources. The five crime scene objectives are to document information provided, ensure officer safety, provide emergency care, secure and control the scene/parties present, and release the scene to investigators. Defining the initial perimeter is important, considering primary focal points, natural entry/exits, and potential secondary scenes. Maintaining scene integrity through a log of all entries/exits is also discussed.
Asja Merritt In the case of an active shooter timing and activ.docxfestockton
Asja Merritt
In the case of an active shooter timing and activity is everything. There is not much time for first responders to respond to an active shooter. Unfortunately, by the time authorities are notified the number of casualties or injured people can be doubled by the time they make it to the scene and actually catch the shooter. Mass shootings are known to take place where there are a lot of possible victims. Places like the mall the movies a concert. One immediate action that should be initiated is making sure the security that is trained and are employed at these places receive training on what could be a possible threat. They also need to be skilled in weapons training and self-defense. Those are the first line of defense when it comes to protection during unfortunate events such as these. If they are properly trained and prepared they maybe able to take out the potential threat on their own or slow it down by creating a distraction. Security guards should know the building they work in just as well as they know any other place they reside. Knowing this they could also come up with an escape route through the building to direct people to take that could save victims and give first responders time to come and handle the situation. Other ways to initiate action is during big events cities can have first responders close by to get to a location fast enough. There is no way to plan for an active shooter the thing is being ready if one was to happen. The more prepared an organization is, the better.
Justin Thompson
Due to the seriousness and increase in occurrences, all law enforcement agencies had to re-evaluate their policies for how officers are supposed to react in the event of an active shooter. In the past, officers would set a perimeter and wait for specialized units to arrive and handle the situation. This cannot be done in most cases due to the urgency of getting the threat neutralized. Now, the first officers on scene must react quickly and possibly with no other assistance. “Many law enforcement agencies have taken steps to address the active shooter risk in their communities through the development of policy and action plans addressing the agency-wide response to active shootings. These often have several factors in common, including
· using specific language that authorizes first responders to seek out and stop suspects who are engaged in active shootings
· requiring adequate training for all personnel likely to respond to active shootings
· ensuring that resources between emergency responders are coordinated so appropriately trained personnel can gain access to victims as soon as possible
· establishing unified command practices through policy and MOUs in advance of an incident
· preventing “over-convergence” through the use of designated staging areas and personnel to direct individuals to the appropriate locations
· providing necessary equipment for those tasked with immediate action” (IACP).
When it comes to makin ...
On November 14, 2003, a fire broke out at a mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Cottage Street Fire Station was directly across from the mill and could see the fully engulfed fire. The fire rapidly spread, destroying three mill buildings, thirteen homes, and damaging seventeen other structures before being contained. Twenty-one mutual aid departments from Rhode Island and Massachusetts assisted the Pawtucket Fire Department. While additional resources and water supply were appropriately implemented, the implementation of incident command system and accountability of firefighters were improperly handled during this large fire.
BackgroundA significant criminal event may occur at any place ancameroncourtney45
Background
A significant criminal event may occur at any place and at any time. The size of the jurisdiction does not dictate the scope and scale of the incident. It is perfectly possible, even predictable, that investigative needs will be beyond the resources and/or sophistication of a local law enforcement agency. In such cases, one option is to expand the resources available through multiagency collaboration and cooperation (e.g., a task force). However, regardless of who or how many investigative resources are brought to bear on an incident, the parent agency remains responsible for the successful outcome of the criminal investigation.
Project Setting
Acting as a subject matter expert on criminal investigation, you have been asked to assist in the creation of a simulation exercise of a multijurisdictional criminal investigation. Some of the preliminary work has already been completed. Your specific task is to compile the post investigation review document (rubric) to be used by exercise assessors in their evaluation of the quality of the criminal investigation. This is what you know:
A series of 11 random explosions have occurred in an area that traverses two states, and a total of seven counties (five counties in one state and two counties in the other state), embracing a total of nine cities and incorporated towns. The explosions resulted in five deaths, 32 injuries, and significant property damage. In each case, the explosion was detonated remotely. The lead investigative agency is the Virtual, Maryland, Police Department, because the first three explosions occurred within its jurisdiction. VPD has about 100 sworn personnel, including 17 all-purpose detective investigators. It has a certified forensic laboratory for rudimentary analysis, staffed by credentialed civilians. Ultimately, two suspects were identified and apprehended, one adult male and one teenage (minor) male. Statements were made by each, resulting in investigative searches and seizures of forensic evidence. Both subjects eventually confessed to their respective and collective parts in the crimes.
Assessors in the simulation exercise will be debriefing the role players as to their actions; their understanding of the legal basis, purpose, and advantages and disadvantages of their investigative strategies; and the conduct of the investigation. The assessors have already come up with a series of questions for the participants. You have been asked to provide the "model" answer against which the responses of the participants will be graded.
Following are the questions to be posed by the simulation exercise assessors to the investigators:
Investigative Task Force
Assuming that legal authority was not an issue, should this investigation be conducted by VPD personnel or a multijurisdictional task force?
At what point should the potential of establishing an investigative task force be considered?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an investigative task ...
BackgroundA significant criminal event may occur at any place and .docxmarlinnewton
Background
A significant criminal event may occur at any place and at any time. The size of the jurisdiction does not dictate the scope and scale of the incident. It is perfectly possible, even predictable, that investigative needs will be beyond the resources and/or sophistication of a local law enforcement agency. In such cases, one option is to expand the resources available through multiagency collaboration and cooperation (e.g., a task force). However, regardless of who or how many investigative resources are brought to bear on an incident, the parent agency remains responsible for the successful outcome of the criminal investigation.
Project Setting
Acting as a subject matter expert on criminal investigation, you have been asked to assist in the creation of a simulation exercise of a multijurisdictional criminal investigation. Some of the preliminary work has already been completed. Your specific task is to compile the post investigation review document (rubric) to be used by exercise assessors in their evaluation of the quality of the criminal investigation. This is what you know:
A series of 11 random explosions have occurred in an area that traverses two states, and a total of seven counties (five counties in one state and two counties in the other state), embracing a total of nine cities and incorporated towns. The explosions resulted in five deaths, 32 injuries, and significant property damage. In each case, the explosion was detonated remotely. The lead investigative agency is the Virtual, Maryland, Police Department, because the first three explosions occurred within its jurisdiction. VPD has about 100 sworn personnel, including 17 all-purpose detective investigators. It has a certified forensic laboratory for rudimentary analysis, staffed by credentialed civilians. Ultimately, two suspects were identified and apprehended, one adult male and one teenage (minor) male. Statements were made by each, resulting in investigative searches and seizures of forensic evidence. Both subjects eventually confessed to their respective and collective parts in the crimes.
Assessors in the simulation exercise will be debriefing the role players as to their actions; their understanding of the legal basis, purpose, and advantages and disadvantages of their investigative strategies; and the conduct of the investigation. The assessors have already come up with a series of questions for the participants. You have been asked to provide the "model" answer against which the responses of the participants will be graded.
Following are the questions to be posed by the simulation exercise assessors to the investigators:
Investigative Task Force
Assuming that legal authority was not an issue, should this investigation be conducted by VPD personnel or a multijurisdictional task force?
At what point should the potential of establishing an investigative task force be considered?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an investigative task force?
Who, or wha.
Incident ResponseAs a security professional, you will.docxMARRY7
Incident Response
A
s a security professional, you will be versed in a number of different
technologies and techniques, each designed to prevent an attack and secure
the organization. Each of the techniques you will learn is meant to prevent
an attack or limit its scope, but the reality is that attacks can and will happen, and
the techniques you have learned in this course cannot ever be guaranteed to stop
an attack from penetrating your organization. As a security professional, this is
a reality that you will have to accept.
Once you have accepted that an attack will inevitably penetrate your organization
at some point, your job now becomes knowing how to respond to these situations.
This is the role of incident response. Incident response, as the name implies, is the
process of how you and your organization will respond to a security incident when
it occurs. Although security incidents are bound to occur, you shouldn’t sit by and
let them happen. You have to know, in some detail, how you will respond.
Incident response includes those details. If you respond incorrectly to an incident,
you could make a bad situation worse. For example, not knowing what to do,
whom to call, or what the chain of command is in these situations would potentially
do further damage.
Finally, incident response may have a legal aspect. Security incidents are often
crimes, and so you must take special care when responding. When you decide to
pursue criminal charges, you move from the realm of just responding to performing
a formal investigation. The formal investigation will include special techniques
for gathering and processing evidence for the purpose of potentially prosecuting
the criminal later.
This chapter investigates and examines the various aspects of incident response
and ways to plan and design a process for responding to that breach in your
organization.
336
14
CHAPTER
Chapter 14 Topics
This chapter covers the following topics and concepts:
• What a security incident is
• What the process of incident response is
• What incident response plans (IRPs) are
• What planning for disaster and recovery is
• What evidence handling and administration is
• What requirements of regulated industries are
Chapter 14 Goals
When you complete this chapter, you will be able to:
• List the components of incident response
• List the goals of incident response
What Is a Security Incident?
A security incident in an organization is a serious event that can occur at any point from
the desktop level to the servers and infrastructure that make the network work. A security
incident can be anything including accidental actions that result in a problem up to and
including the downright malicious. Regardless of why a security incident occurred, the
organization must respond appropriately.
A security incident can cover a lot of different events, but to clarify what constitutes
a security incident, the following guidelin ...
BackgroundA significant criminal event may occur at any place an.docxaman341480
Background
A significant criminal event may occur at any place and at any time. The size of the jurisdiction does not dictate the scope and scale of the incident. It is perfectly possible, even predictable, that investigative needs will be beyond the resources and/or sophistication of a local law enforcement agency. In such cases, one option is to expand the resources available through multiagency collaboration and cooperation (e.g., a task force). However, regardless of who or how many investigative resources are brought to bear on an incident, the parent agency remains responsible for the successful outcome of the criminal investigation.
Project Setting
Acting as a subject matter expert on criminal investigation, you have been asked to assist in the creation of a simulation exercise of a multijurisdictional criminal investigation. Some of the preliminary work has already been completed. Your specific task is to compile the post investigation review document (rubric) to be used by exercise assessors in their evaluation of the quality of the criminal investigation. This is what you know:
A series of 11 random explosions have occurred in an area that traverses two states, and a total of seven counties (five counties in one state and two counties in the other state), embracing a total of nine cities and incorporated towns. The explosions resulted in five deaths, 32 injuries, and significant property damage. In each case, the explosion was detonated remotely. The lead investigative agency is the Virtual, Maryland, Police Department, because the first three explosions occurred within its jurisdiction. VPD has about 100 sworn personnel, including 17 all-purpose detective investigators. It has a certified forensic laboratory for rudimentary analysis, staffed by credentialed civilians. Ultimately, two suspects were identified and apprehended, one adult male and one teenage (minor) male. Statements were made by each, resulting in investigative searches and seizures of forensic evidence. Both subjects eventually confessed to their respective and collective parts in the crimes.
Assessors in the simulation exercise will be debriefing the role players as to their actions; their understanding of the legal basis, purpose, and advantages and disadvantages of their investigative strategies; and the conduct of the investigation. The assessors have already come up with a series of questions for the participants. You have been asked to provide the "model" answer against which the responses of the participants will be graded.
Following are the questions to be posed by the simulation exercise assessors to the investigators:
Investigative Task Force
Assuming that legal authority was not an issue, should this investigation be conducted by VPD personnel or a multijurisdictional task force?
At what point should the potential of establishing an investigative task force be considered?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an investigative task force?
Who, ...
This document summarizes a longer document about Project White Horse 084640, which aims to develop a concept for training commander leader teams (CLTs) to make better time-critical decisions during crisis response. It does this by:
1) Framing situations as "worst cases" like terrorism or major disasters.
2) Focusing on CLTs, which are teams composed of leaders from different response organizations.
3) Adding the element of time pressure to decision-making.
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1. Accidents should be investigated as soon as possible. Companies should have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and be tailored to the job site location. It is vital to conduct an investigation immediately to gather the facts and documents on the appropriate OSHA forms. Investigating almost immediately helps the witnesses and those involved recall the facts and allows for the documentation to be more accurate.
2. Morgan is correct. Every company needs to be prepared and have their own Emergency Action Plan for each specific job site. This is a step in having companies more confident in their employees so they'll know what to do in the event of an emergency. Emergency evacuations exit routes need to be available and visible to employees and will not be the same per job site. Therefor, a company-wide plan that can be easily customized is an excellent idea. Being a proactive company and having safety practices will ensure routine for your employees. In turn, they'll be more confident in taking part of the Emergency Plan and take pride in a leadership role.
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1. An accident should be investigated as soon as all emergency procedures have been accomplished. This should provide accurate information. The What, should be figure out the cause of the accident. This includes the type of work being done, or what the employee was doing prior to the accident occurring. The text states that these types of investigations should never be about faultfinding. They should be to find the cause and to provide corrective action so that it will not happen again. The person that typically conducts the investigation is a supervisor, or a higher level executive, depending on the severity of the accident. Larger companies on larger projects usually have several safety managers in place.
2. I would agree with Morgan. It is extremely important for companies to have a universal emergency response plan in place. Yes, each project may be different but like Morgan states, a plan that is job specific needs to be put in place. No emergency plan will simply call for disorganization during an emergency which can make matters worse if no one knows what to do.
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1. Accident investigation should occur once the emergency response plan has been implemented. During the emergency response plan a few critical tasks should occur prior to investigating. First, the site should be made safe and in the case of an injury, the injured should receive immediate care if possible while simultaneously calling for 911. The site should be locked down and witnesses should remain in the area. Once the injured is cared for and help is on the way, then the general contractor’s team can begin the investigation.
When investing, only the facts should be considered to find the root cause. The text states that the type of work should be known, what the person was doing, the equipment being used and if protective equipment was being used. There are other several other questions as stated in t.
This document discusses crime scene management and security. It defines a crime scene as the area where evidence of a crime may be found. The responsibilities of the first responder are to assist victims, secure witnesses and the crime scene to preserve evidence, and notify authorities. The crime scene must be cordoned off and a log kept of all entries and exits to prevent contamination. Proper crime scene management requires information management, manpower management, technology management, and logistics management. Securing the crime scene is crucial to preserve physical evidence and solve crimes according to Locard's exchange principle, which states that every contact leaves a trace.
The document discusses the development and benefits of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which standardized the command and control structure used across different emergency response agencies. It describes how NIMS was created based on lessons learned from major disasters where uncoordinated responses hampered effectiveness. NIMS incorporates the Incident Command System (ICS), which establishes clear leadership and roles through concepts like unified command. ICS allows the response structure to flexibly expand based on the size and needs of the incident. This modular system is designed to improve coordination and save lives.
The preliminary investigation phase begins when a crime or incident is reported and continues until the scene is processed and cleared. During this phase, a first responder's key duties are to secure the scene, identify possible evidence and suspects, and make detailed notes. Proper search methods like the spiral, strip, grid, and zone techniques help ensure a thorough search for evidence. Once the walk-through is complete, the investigation team plans roles and continuously records evidence through notes, videos, photos, and sketches.
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CRJ 547: Forensic and Medicolegal Death Investigation
Written Exercise 8 - DRNC National Political Convention Assignment
This scenario corresponds with Course Objective G (see below).
Objective G: Demonstrate the ability to work alongside other Medicolegal professionals such as
pathologists, medical examiners, doctors, forensic nurses, and other death investigators in a professional
and competent manner in such a way as to be a viable part of the Medicolegal death investigation team.
And to demonstrate an understanding of general death investigation and criminal death investigation in
an adequate manner as to be considered a peer of the interdisciplinary Medicolegal forensic team.
The following story is a fictional account of planning and preparation leading up to the mythical
Democratic-Republican National Convention (DRNC) event in Miami, Florida. The story is loosely based
on an amalgamation of real life occurrences in the lead up to the Free Trade Area of the Americas
conference in Miami, Florida in 2003. The names of all the characters in the story are fictional.
Background
For the DRNC event, Miami-Dade County has formed a Host Committee, similar to the model used for the
Super Bowl Host Committees of the past. The Host Committee is a small group of 15 appointed
personnel from various county and municipal agencies, as well as the private sector. Miami-Dade Police
Department Director Melanie Duncan is one of the committee members. The Host Committee is chaired
by Mr. Horace Copeland, a long-time assistant to the County Manager, Miguel Herrera. The purpose of
the Host Committee is to plan for the overall event. As such, they are responsible for recommending
policy, but not for enacting policy. The enactment of policy remains the ultimate responsibility of the Board
of County Commissioners (BOCC).
The Democratic-Republican National Party (DRNP) has designated Ms. Cassandra Armand as its chair of
the DRNC’s Committee on Arrangements (COA). The COA is the main organizer from the DRNP for this
event. Ms. Armand and Mr. Copeland from the Host Committee work hand-in-hand to plan this event and
their recommendations to the BOCC carry considerable weight for policy formulation.
Miami-Dade Police has been designated as the lead local agency and lead operational planner for the
event security. This policy differs significantly from the 2003 FTAA in which the City of Miami was
designated as the lead local agency.
Since this event meets the criteria of a National Special Security Event (NSSE), the U.S. Secret Service
has been designated as the lead coordinating agency with overarching statutory authority for the planning
and execution of the event. Supervisory Special Agent Samantha Salerno has been appointed as the
lead agent in-charge for the event.
Neither the Miami Police Department (MPD), nor Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) have the
forensic assets adequate to handle such a large-scale .
This document provides information about law enforcement response to hostage and active shooter incidents at schools. It discusses the objectives of response, which is to resolve the critical incident safely and minimize injury. It describes the different types of incidents - barricaded suspects, active shooters, and hostage situations. It outlines the response procedures, which include setting up perimeters, making entry plans, gathering intelligence, and negotiating or making tactical entry if needed. It advises students and staff on safe behaviors if an incident occurs, such as securing rooms, evacuating if possible, or following officers' commands.
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Proactive Patrolling through the Use of Patrol Scripts
By David A. Rivero, Chief of Police, University of Miami Police Department, Coral Gables, Florida; and John P.
Pepper, Crime Prevention and Emergency Management Coordinator, University of Miami Police Department,
Coral Gables, Florida
Click to view the digital edition.
atrol has been, is, and will continue to be the backbone of college and local policing. Response to
emergency and nonemergency calls to patrol officers for service is a primary component of policing or,
more specifically, reactive policing. Most law enforcement commanders would say they try to eliminate the need
for their patrol officers to be reactive through the institution of various proactive patrol initiatives. It’s a valid
concept in theory and in proven practice: prevent the crimes before they happen so reactive, after-the-fact
response becomes unnecessary. The result is fewer persons victimized, less financial and personal loss, less
overall crime, and more police recognition and appreciation. Everyone wins.
Though many college and local law enforcement agencies are often busy with reactive call response, most
agencies would cite that, at any given time, there is at least one officer available and not assigned to any call.
The question then becomes how to best utilize these limited available patrol resources to proactively prevent
future reactive responses.
Random patrol has long been an accepted allocation of these available patrol resources. The University of
Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, sought a better and more effective methodology for preventing crime that is
focused and targeted at the times and locations where crimes are likely to occur.
Crime is often cited as unpredictable. To some extent, it is, but to some extent, it is not. It is basically impossible
to know exactly when and where a specific crime is going to occur without good intelligence. It is, however,
possible to identify general locations and corresponding times when crimes may be more likely to occur. Some
law enforcement agencies have recognized this through crime analysis and crime mapping techniques. At
certain times, in certain areas, and under certain conditions, crime will occur at an above-average rate; often,
such situational convergences are referred to as “hot spots.” Some agencies use this information to direct
available patrol resources to hot spots during the times of high crime incidence. Specific planned events also
recognized the need for additional attention from current patrolling officers, as more people means more
potential for crimes. Often, crime analysis data and event scheduling data lead to the issuance of general be-on-
the-lookout (BOLO) notices and watch orders for regular on-duty officers. These are effective guidance tools. At
the University of Miami, it was decided to institutionalize daily guidance to the officers thro ...
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This document provides guidance on developing a bomb threat response plan with four key areas: planning and preparation, receiving a threat, evacuation, and search. It emphasizes the importance of organization, training, and evaluating each threat's credibility. Guidelines are presented for handling phone, email, and written bomb threats to preserve evidence. Factors for deciding the appropriate response like evacuation are discussed. The goal is to resolve threats safely while minimizing disruption.
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Decisions Based on Ethics and Morals
Current legal and health care issues (use of medical marijuana, genomics, abortion, etc.) may create ethical and moral issues for the health care organization. Choose and identify an issue that may create ethical and moral issues for a faith-based organization.
· Examine the mission, vision, values and ethics of a faith-based health care organization and analyze the principles of the health care organization to propose how this organization may stand on a current legal and health care issue (please identify the issue you have chosen).
· Find at least 2 articles from the library that discuss the controversy of this issue that may be used to support the organization’s stance on this issue.
· Prepare a 3-4-page position statement or white paper not including title page and reference page that states the position of the health care organization for this issue.
‘‘How many individuals work within the division?’’ The human
resource director stated that six people, including the controller
and office manager, worked in that location. She continued by
telling us that the controller and officer manager were very close,
and that they both work full-time mainly on weekdays. As for the
other four employees, two worked full-time and two were part-time,
and their schedules varied by position. I asked who was at the division
today, and who would be there tomorrow if we needed to interact
with them. The human resource director said the controller, office
manager, and two others would be there today and tomorrow, and
the others would be coming in later in the week as usual.
‘‘Describe the controller and office manager, and tell me what
their personalities are like.’’ Tim indicated both individuals were
quite difficult to work with and had attitudes. Tim stated the
controller wasn’t afraid to curse during heated discussions. Tim
also said the office manager put on a front as being a tough guy, but
in the absence of the controller, he is a pushover and utterly
incompetent. The only reason he still had a job was because the
controller liked him and kept him in that position, and that the
controller has the authority to hire or fire his division’s employees.
Tim said he would love to see both terminated from the organiza-
tion, and has for years. The human resource director concurred with
Tim’s description, and said if we could get the office manager away
from the controller, he would cave in and give us anything we
requested, unknowingly building a case against himself and the
notice provided, tipping off the potential targets. However, you would be
reckless if you failed to consider the potential consequences of a ‘‘shock and
awe’’ approach. Individuals beyond those involved in the potential fraud will
be equally affected by the disruptions likely to occur due to your actions.
Some individuals may become angry or supportive of the targeted individ
uals, while others may break down and become a resource ...
The document discusses the evidence collection process and opportunities for evidence manipulation. It notes that while safeguards aim to prevent manipulation, corrupt investigators could potentially alter evidence. The document then describes proper crime scene investigation procedures, including securing the scene, documenting all evidence found, and following standard collection and labeling practices. Maintaining a proper chain of custody for all evidence is emphasized as important to show evidence has not been contaminated.
The document discusses assessing crime scenes, including establishing barriers to maintain integrity, determining access points and search patterns, and forming teams. It emphasizes the importance of assessment to decide processing steps and resources needed. Assessment involves scope, contamination control, team composition and approach, search methods, and personal protective equipment. Media relations also require assessment to determine information release.
This document provides guidance and training on an organization's use of force policy and guidelines. It discusses the legal issues surrounding use of force, outlines when force is justified, and provides direction on reporting and documentation requirements. The guidelines establish that force may only be used when necessary and must be reasonable. Deadly force can only be used if the subject poses a serious threat of harm. Officers are responsible for understanding and following all use of force policies and procedures.
Security Training Incident Investigation And Report Writing.PptFaheem Ul Hasan
The document provides guidance on preserving crime scenes and investigating security incidents. It outlines policies and procedures for responding officers to secure both the immediate crime scene as well as potential entry and exit points. Investigations should involve interviewing witnesses without leading questions to establish facts. Reports should be objective and based on facts rather than opinions.
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CAPS794 Presentation Rubric
Learning Outcome: Assess the leadership, human resources and organizational development needs associated with a firm’s strategic goals.
Presentation Content:
Your presentation is based on Greenwood Resources, Case #8 and should include:
· A Power Point presentation MUST also be included in conjunction with your Video
· An introduction and conclusion/recommendations must be included
· A brief overview of the case
· Applying concepts from Chapter 7 analyze their international strategy (reason for international expansion, entry mode, international strategy, etc.)
· Integrating concepts from chapter 8 discuss how Greenwood Resources adopted entrepreneurial strategies in its quest for growth.
· Must include references and citations when the thoughts or ideas are not your own
APA format
Add recording notes in the note section of the powerpoint below each slide, explaining in detail what the slide is explain.
This is not just SLIDES…. There has to be details that I will read on video explaining the context.. and it should flow as if you were giving a presentation in person
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Does Not Meet Expectations or Missing
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Demonstrates Mastery
Introduction and Conclusion
Weight 5%
0 to 72%
Introduction or Conclusion were missing.
73 to 79%
Failed to introduce self or purpose. Abrupt ending with no referencing.
80 to 93%
Introduced topic, purpose and self. General summary with appropriate referencing.
94 to 100%
Introduced topic, purpose and self along with an effective attention getter. Conclusion reinforced main points, appropriate referencing.
Body of the Presentation
Weight 50.00%
0 to 72 %
Several content areas are missing OR content areas are not addressed at the level of detail required.
73 to 79 %
A required content area may be missing OR some content demonstrates weak understanding of concepts being assessed and could be expanded upon.
80 to 93 %
Adequately addresses all required content areas (case overview, international strategies, and entrepreneurial strategies) in detail demonstrating a basic understanding of the concepts being assessed.
94 to 100 %
Addresses all required content areas (case overview, international strategies, and entrepreneurial strategies) in great detail demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts being assessed.
Presentation Design
Weight
15%
0 to 72 %
Several content areas are not supported with information from the sim or textbook
73 to 79 %
Information from the simulation or the text is barely used or not used appropriately.
80 to 93%
Information from the simulation and the textbooks is used appropriately to support discussion and decisions.
94 to 100 %
Information from the simulation and the textbook is always used appropriately to support discussion and decisions with a high level of application to sim results.
Organization and Flow
Weight 10%
0 to 72 %
Information is not organized in a cl.
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CAPSTONE CASE:
The Student will be required to read the Capstone Case (page 476 of the course text) and respond to the 15 questions on page 483 & 484. Each question will require no less than a one-page response with appropriate references in APA format double-spaced, Times New Roman 12point font. Capstone case is due December 5, 2018, @ 9:00AM.
476
Presented here is the description of a serial homicide investigation in the 1960s that involved
the sexually motivated murders of seven mostly college-aged women in Michigan. The
discussion provided here draws primarily on Edward Keyes’s, The Michigan Murders.1 The
case is longer and more detailed than the other From the Case File chapter introductions.
It can serve as a capstone discussion of many of the issues covered in Criminal Investigation,
including the basic problems of criminal investigation, the value of eyewitness identifica-
tions, the value of other evidence, the potential value of DNA evidence, how proof can be
established, and the impact of technology on investigations. Questions for discussion and
review are presented at the conclusion of the case.
Appendix
Capstone Case
Capstone CASE
The Coed Murders
The nightmare began on the evening of July 10, 1967,
when nineteen-year-old Mary Fleszar did not return
to her apartment, which was located just a few
blocks from the Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Mary was a student at
the university. As is the case in most missing person
investigations, the first task for investigators was to
determine when and where she was last seen. In
reconstructing the last known whereabouts of Mary,
an EMU police officer recalled seeing a girl matching
her description walking near campus at about
8:45 p.m. the night before she was reported missing.
She was alone. Another witness reported he had seen
the girl at about 9:00 p.m. that same night in the same
area, walking on the sidewalk. The witness reported
that a car had driven up next to her and stopped.
According to report the witness gave, the only person
in the vehicle was a young man, and the vehicle was
bluish-gray in color, possibly a Chevy. The witness said
it appeared that the young man inside the car said
something to Mary, she shook her head, and the car
drove off. Shortly thereafter, the same car passed the
witness’s house again and pulled into a driveway in
front of Mary, blocking her path. Mary walked around
the back of the car and continued down the sidewalk.
The car pulled out of the driveway and, tires squealing,
drove down the street. At this point the witness lost
sight of Mary and the vehicle. Mary was never again
seen alive.
On August 7, 1967, a heavily decomposed nude body
was found on farmland two miles north of Ypsilanti.
The body was identified as Mary Fleszar through
dental records. It was clear to investigators that the
cause of death was certainly not natural, accidental,
or suicide, given the area.
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Capitalism focuses on individualism which can lead to unequal distribution of resources, while socialism emphasizes collectivism but may lack incentives for innovation. A major criticism of socialism is that it does not provide sufficient motivation for technological progress compared to capitalist systems. Introducing collectivist values into a capitalist system could benefit society by encouraging greater consideration of others.
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A single dose of the antidepressant fluoxetine reduced neural activity in the amygdala-hippocampal region in response to angry facial expressions, compared to placebo, in adolescents with major depressive disorder. Fluoxetine also increased activity in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex relative to placebo. There were no observed changes in symptoms after a single dose. These results demonstrate that fluoxetine has immediate effects on core components of the cortico-limbic circuitry involved in emotional processing, prior to any clinical changes in mood. The reduction in amygdala response to anger is consistent with previous evidence that fluoxetine reduces anger processing and could represent a mechanism through which it alleviates irritability symptoms in adolescent depression.
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Capital-Equipment Budgeting
Capital-equipment budgeting is typically related to the expansion of current services. This type of budget must be justified and requires a viability or return on investment analysis. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of financing options (e.g., mortgages and loans; lines of credit, leases; bond financing) for a specified capital improvement or equipment project.
Resources
Readings
1. Textbook:
Dropkin, M., Halpin, J., & LaTouche, B. (2007).
The budget-building book for nonprofits
(2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 16: Allocating Administrative, Overhead, and Shared Costs
Chapter 17: Revising Draft Operating Budgets
Chapter 18: Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)
Chapter 19: Capital Budgeting
2. Video:
Rae, W, [ehowfinance]. (2009, February 6). Making a Budget: How to Create a 0-Based Budget [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://youtu.be/4HNFnNrSNjA (Links to an external site.)
Recommended Readings
1. Websites:
SAMHSA. (n.d.) Grants. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved from
https://www.samhsa.gov/Grants (Links to an external site.)
National Institute of Health (NIH). (2015). Grants and funding: NIH's central resource for grants and funding information. National Institute of Health (NIH). Retrieved from
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm
.
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By David A. Rivero, Chief of Police, University of Miami Police Department, Coral Gables, Florida; and John P.
Pepper, Crime Prevention and Emergency Management Coordinator, University of Miami Police Department,
Coral Gables, Florida
Click to view the digital edition.
atrol has been, is, and will continue to be the backbone of college and local policing. Response to
emergency and nonemergency calls to patrol officers for service is a primary component of policing or,
more specifically, reactive policing. Most law enforcement commanders would say they try to eliminate the need
for their patrol officers to be reactive through the institution of various proactive patrol initiatives. It’s a valid
concept in theory and in proven practice: prevent the crimes before they happen so reactive, after-the-fact
response becomes unnecessary. The result is fewer persons victimized, less financial and personal loss, less
overall crime, and more police recognition and appreciation. Everyone wins.
Though many college and local law enforcement agencies are often busy with reactive call response, most
agencies would cite that, at any given time, there is at least one officer available and not assigned to any call.
The question then becomes how to best utilize these limited available patrol resources to proactively prevent
future reactive responses.
Random patrol has long been an accepted allocation of these available patrol resources. The University of
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focused and targeted at the times and locations where crimes are likely to occur.
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possible to identify general locations and corresponding times when crimes may be more likely to occur. Some
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‘‘How many individuals work within the division?’’ The human
resource director stated that six people, including the controller
and office manager, worked in that location. She continued by
telling us that the controller and officer manager were very close,
and that they both work full-time mainly on weekdays. As for the
other four employees, two worked full-time and two were part-time,
and their schedules varied by position. I asked who was at the division
today, and who would be there tomorrow if we needed to interact
with them. The human resource director said the controller, office
manager, and two others would be there today and tomorrow, and
the others would be coming in later in the week as usual.
‘‘Describe the controller and office manager, and tell me what
their personalities are like.’’ Tim indicated both individuals were
quite difficult to work with and had attitudes. Tim stated the
controller wasn’t afraid to curse during heated discussions. Tim
also said the office manager put on a front as being a tough guy, but
in the absence of the controller, he is a pushover and utterly
incompetent. The only reason he still had a job was because the
controller liked him and kept him in that position, and that the
controller has the authority to hire or fire his division’s employees.
Tim said he would love to see both terminated from the organiza-
tion, and has for years. The human resource director concurred with
Tim’s description, and said if we could get the office manager away
from the controller, he would cave in and give us anything we
requested, unknowingly building a case against himself and the
notice provided, tipping off the potential targets. However, you would be
reckless if you failed to consider the potential consequences of a ‘‘shock and
awe’’ approach. Individuals beyond those involved in the potential fraud will
be equally affected by the disruptions likely to occur due to your actions.
Some individuals may become angry or supportive of the targeted individ
uals, while others may break down and become a resource ...
The document discusses the evidence collection process and opportunities for evidence manipulation. It notes that while safeguards aim to prevent manipulation, corrupt investigators could potentially alter evidence. The document then describes proper crime scene investigation procedures, including securing the scene, documenting all evidence found, and following standard collection and labeling practices. Maintaining a proper chain of custody for all evidence is emphasized as important to show evidence has not been contaminated.
The document discusses assessing crime scenes, including establishing barriers to maintain integrity, determining access points and search patterns, and forming teams. It emphasizes the importance of assessment to decide processing steps and resources needed. Assessment involves scope, contamination control, team composition and approach, search methods, and personal protective equipment. Media relations also require assessment to determine information release.
This document provides guidance and training on an organization's use of force policy and guidelines. It discusses the legal issues surrounding use of force, outlines when force is justified, and provides direction on reporting and documentation requirements. The guidelines establish that force may only be used when necessary and must be reasonable. Deadly force can only be used if the subject poses a serious threat of harm. Officers are responsible for understanding and following all use of force policies and procedures.
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The document provides guidance on preserving crime scenes and investigating security incidents. It outlines policies and procedures for responding officers to secure both the immediate crime scene as well as potential entry and exit points. Investigations should involve interviewing witnesses without leading questions to establish facts. Reports should be objective and based on facts rather than opinions.
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CAPS794 Presentation Rubric
Learning Outcome: Assess the leadership, human resources and organizational development needs associated with a firm’s strategic goals.
Presentation Content:
Your presentation is based on Greenwood Resources, Case #8 and should include:
· A Power Point presentation MUST also be included in conjunction with your Video
· An introduction and conclusion/recommendations must be included
· A brief overview of the case
· Applying concepts from Chapter 7 analyze their international strategy (reason for international expansion, entry mode, international strategy, etc.)
· Integrating concepts from chapter 8 discuss how Greenwood Resources adopted entrepreneurial strategies in its quest for growth.
· Must include references and citations when the thoughts or ideas are not your own
APA format
Add recording notes in the note section of the powerpoint below each slide, explaining in detail what the slide is explain.
This is not just SLIDES…. There has to be details that I will read on video explaining the context.. and it should flow as if you were giving a presentation in person
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Does Not Meet Expectations or Missing
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Demonstrates Mastery
Introduction and Conclusion
Weight 5%
0 to 72%
Introduction or Conclusion were missing.
73 to 79%
Failed to introduce self or purpose. Abrupt ending with no referencing.
80 to 93%
Introduced topic, purpose and self. General summary with appropriate referencing.
94 to 100%
Introduced topic, purpose and self along with an effective attention getter. Conclusion reinforced main points, appropriate referencing.
Body of the Presentation
Weight 50.00%
0 to 72 %
Several content areas are missing OR content areas are not addressed at the level of detail required.
73 to 79 %
A required content area may be missing OR some content demonstrates weak understanding of concepts being assessed and could be expanded upon.
80 to 93 %
Adequately addresses all required content areas (case overview, international strategies, and entrepreneurial strategies) in detail demonstrating a basic understanding of the concepts being assessed.
94 to 100 %
Addresses all required content areas (case overview, international strategies, and entrepreneurial strategies) in great detail demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts being assessed.
Presentation Design
Weight
15%
0 to 72 %
Several content areas are not supported with information from the sim or textbook
73 to 79 %
Information from the simulation or the text is barely used or not used appropriately.
80 to 93%
Information from the simulation and the textbooks is used appropriately to support discussion and decisions.
94 to 100 %
Information from the simulation and the textbook is always used appropriately to support discussion and decisions with a high level of application to sim results.
Organization and Flow
Weight 10%
0 to 72 %
Information is not organized in a cl.
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CAPSTONE CASE:
The Student will be required to read the Capstone Case (page 476 of the course text) and respond to the 15 questions on page 483 & 484. Each question will require no less than a one-page response with appropriate references in APA format double-spaced, Times New Roman 12point font. Capstone case is due December 5, 2018, @ 9:00AM.
476
Presented here is the description of a serial homicide investigation in the 1960s that involved
the sexually motivated murders of seven mostly college-aged women in Michigan. The
discussion provided here draws primarily on Edward Keyes’s, The Michigan Murders.1 The
case is longer and more detailed than the other From the Case File chapter introductions.
It can serve as a capstone discussion of many of the issues covered in Criminal Investigation,
including the basic problems of criminal investigation, the value of eyewitness identifica-
tions, the value of other evidence, the potential value of DNA evidence, how proof can be
established, and the impact of technology on investigations. Questions for discussion and
review are presented at the conclusion of the case.
Appendix
Capstone Case
Capstone CASE
The Coed Murders
The nightmare began on the evening of July 10, 1967,
when nineteen-year-old Mary Fleszar did not return
to her apartment, which was located just a few
blocks from the Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Mary was a student at
the university. As is the case in most missing person
investigations, the first task for investigators was to
determine when and where she was last seen. In
reconstructing the last known whereabouts of Mary,
an EMU police officer recalled seeing a girl matching
her description walking near campus at about
8:45 p.m. the night before she was reported missing.
She was alone. Another witness reported he had seen
the girl at about 9:00 p.m. that same night in the same
area, walking on the sidewalk. The witness reported
that a car had driven up next to her and stopped.
According to report the witness gave, the only person
in the vehicle was a young man, and the vehicle was
bluish-gray in color, possibly a Chevy. The witness said
it appeared that the young man inside the car said
something to Mary, she shook her head, and the car
drove off. Shortly thereafter, the same car passed the
witness’s house again and pulled into a driveway in
front of Mary, blocking her path. Mary walked around
the back of the car and continued down the sidewalk.
The car pulled out of the driveway and, tires squealing,
drove down the street. At this point the witness lost
sight of Mary and the vehicle. Mary was never again
seen alive.
On August 7, 1967, a heavily decomposed nude body
was found on farmland two miles north of Ypsilanti.
The body was identified as Mary Fleszar through
dental records. It was clear to investigators that the
cause of death was certainly not natural, accidental,
or suicide, given the area.
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Capitalism focuses on individualism which can lead to unequal distribution of resources, while socialism emphasizes collectivism but may lack incentives for innovation. A major criticism of socialism is that it does not provide sufficient motivation for technological progress compared to capitalist systems. Introducing collectivist values into a capitalist system could benefit society by encouraging greater consideration of others.
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A single dose of the antidepressant fluoxetine reduced neural activity in the amygdala-hippocampal region in response to angry facial expressions, compared to placebo, in adolescents with major depressive disorder. Fluoxetine also increased activity in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex relative to placebo. There were no observed changes in symptoms after a single dose. These results demonstrate that fluoxetine has immediate effects on core components of the cortico-limbic circuitry involved in emotional processing, prior to any clinical changes in mood. The reduction in amygdala response to anger is consistent with previous evidence that fluoxetine reduces anger processing and could represent a mechanism through which it alleviates irritability symptoms in adolescent depression.
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Capital-Equipment Budgeting
Capital-equipment budgeting is typically related to the expansion of current services. This type of budget must be justified and requires a viability or return on investment analysis. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of financing options (e.g., mortgages and loans; lines of credit, leases; bond financing) for a specified capital improvement or equipment project.
Resources
Readings
1. Textbook:
Dropkin, M., Halpin, J., & LaTouche, B. (2007).
The budget-building book for nonprofits
(2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 16: Allocating Administrative, Overhead, and Shared Costs
Chapter 17: Revising Draft Operating Budgets
Chapter 18: Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)
Chapter 19: Capital Budgeting
2. Video:
Rae, W, [ehowfinance]. (2009, February 6). Making a Budget: How to Create a 0-Based Budget [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://youtu.be/4HNFnNrSNjA (Links to an external site.)
Recommended Readings
1. Websites:
SAMHSA. (n.d.) Grants. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved from
https://www.samhsa.gov/Grants (Links to an external site.)
National Institute of Health (NIH). (2015). Grants and funding: NIH's central resource for grants and funding information. National Institute of Health (NIH). Retrieved from
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm
.
Capital StructureCreate an argument for a publically traded heal.docxhacksoni
Capital Structure
Create an argument for a publically traded health care organization to issue stocks or bonds as part of its capital structure. Provide support for your position.
Imagine that a publicly traded health care organization has just experienced a downgrade in its credit rating from a rating agency, such as Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s. Determine the most likely impact that this event would have on the publically traded health care organization. Indicate an approach that management could take to minimize the impact that you have determined. Provide support for your rationale.
Use at least one reference:
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Capital Rationing
Compare and contrast the Internal Rate of Return (IRR), the Net Present Value (NPV) and Payback approaches to capital rationing. Which do you think is better? Why? Provide examples and evidence from two articles from ProQuest to support your position. Your post should be 200-250 words in length.
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Capital Investment 5
Sources of Finance for the Proposed CI Project and the Gap between the Theory and Practice of Capital Budgeting
By
Course
Tutor
University
City/State
Date
Introduction Comment by Ufuk Misirlioglu: No need along introduction, and add a very limited contribution.
Capital budgeting is one of the key processes businesses use to determine the potential of projects succeeding or failing to recuperate the initial financial investments. The process is very critical when large companies want to expand or introduce huge assets, which probably require colossal amounts of first cash investment as well as maintenance. These investments and projects can range from constructing massive new production plants to other long-term schemes. In such instances, business capital investment managers often spend a significant amount of time assessing the new project’s prospective lifetime success, including the cash outflows and inflows. This investment appraisal process is important in evaluating whether the potential outcomes or revenues generated can meet the target benchmark.
After achieving a successful capital budgeting plan, it is critical that a firm evaluates its prospective financial sources to fund the proposed projects. For example, based on its financial position, the projected amount of investment capital, and the repayment duration, an organization can either opt for a bank loan or sells its equity to other potential investors. That being said, Foster Construction Ltd needs to assess a wide range of possible financiers to support the purchase of the new ALII. This paper, therefore, mainly discusses some of these capital financing proposals the company can explore, with the last section detailing the existing gap between theory and practice of capital budgeting.
Discussion
A. Sources of Finance for the Proposed CI Project
Foster is a reputable company and boasts of a sizeable annual revenue-meaning that the firm cannot struggle to pay its debts. We truly have quite a range of options that can assist us to fund the new ALII capital project as a private firm. The following are some of the two most viable financial alternatives for the organization:
Firstly, I propose we obtain a short-term loan, probably payable within four years, from a renowned financial institution or commercial bank. I strongly believe a short-term loan can assist the Foster Construction Ltd to buy and maintain the modern ALII crane and restore the old one for the next four years. However, there are critical factors that must be considered before identifying the right financier and the amount we can apply. Current and projected inflation rates in the country will definitely play a central role. We must also consider the interest rates offered by each particular organization to determine the lowest repayable amount within the four years. Comment by Ufuk Misirlioglu: Mismatch. Comment by Ufuk Misirlioglu: This is not a short-term. Comment by .
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Capital Investment Case
Waterways Corporation is a private company providing irrigation and drainage products
and services for residential, commercial, and public sector projects, including farms,
parks, and sports fields. It has a plant located in a small city north of Toronto that
manufactures the products it markets to retail outlets across Canada. It also maintains a
division that provides installation and warranty servicing in the Greater Toronto Area.
The mission of Waterways is to manufacture quality parts that can be used for effective
water management, be it drainage or irrigation. The company hopes to satisfy its
customers with its products, provide rapid and responsible service, and serve the
community and the employees who represent it in each community.
Waterways puts much emphasis on cash flow when it plans for capital investments. The
company chose its discount rate of 8% based on the rate of return it must pay its
owners and creditors. Using that rate, Waterways then uses different methods to
determine the best decisions for making capital outlays.
In 2020 Waterways is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it
now has at its installation and training division. The new backhoes are faster, cost less
to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the
operators, and have associated one-year maintenance agreements. The old backhoes
are working well, but they do require considerable maintenance. The operators are very
familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new
equipment.
The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new
backhoes.
Old Backhoes New Backhoes
Purchase cost when new $90,000 $200,000
Salvage value now $42,000 None
Investment in major overhaul needed in next year $55,000 None
Salvage value in 8 years None $ 50,000
Remaining life 8 years 8 years
Net cash flow generated each year $25,250 $ 41,000
Instructions
a. Using the following methods, evaluate whether to purchase the new equipment or
overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost
of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to
determine the initial cost of the investment.) Ignore income taxes in your analysis.
1. Use the net present value method for buying new or keeping the old.
2. Use the payback method for each choice. (Hint: For the old machine, evaluate the
payback of an overhaul.)
3. Compare the profitability index for each choice.
4. Compare the internal rate of return for each choice to the required 8% discount rate.
b. Are there any intangible benefits or negatives that would influence this decision?
c. What decision would you make and why?
Capital Investment CaseInstructions
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Quality management
principles
http://www.iso.org
This document introduces seven quality .
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Capital Budgeting Process
Complete an APA-formatted two-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) answering the following questions.
Organizations that decide to issue bonds generally go through a series of steps. Discuss the six steps.
An alternative to traditional equity and debt financing is leasing. Leasing is undertaken primarily for what purposes?
Discuss the two major types of leases.
Discuss the terms short-term borrowing and long-term financing.
What are the primary sources of equity financing for not-for-profit healthcare organizations?
The capital budgeting process occurs in several stages, but generally includes what?
Discuss and list the three discounted cash flow methods.
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Can We Know the Universe The following excerpt was publ.docxhacksoni
Can We Know the Universe?
The following excerpt was published in Broca's Brain (1979).
by Carl Sagan
"Nothing is rich but the inexhaustible wealth of nature. She shows us only
surfaces, but she is a million fathoms deep." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
Its goal is to find out how the world works, to seek what regularities
there may be, to penetrate the connections of things—from subnuclear
particles, which may be the constituents of all matter, to living
organisms, the human social community, and thence to the cosmos as a
whole. Our intuition is by no means an infallible guide. Our
perceptions may be distorted by training and prejudice or merely
because of the limitations of our sense organs, which, of course,
perceive directly but a small fraction of the phenomena of the world.
Even so straightforward a question as whether in the absence of friction
a pound of lead falls faster than a gram of fluff was answered
incorrectly by Aristotle and almost everyone else before the time of
Galileo. Science is based on experiment, on a willingness to challenge
old dogma, on an openness to see the universe as it really is.
Accordingly, science sometimes requires courage—at the very least the
courage to question the conventional wisdom.
Beyond this the main trick of science is to really think of something: the
shape of clouds and their occasional sharp bottom edges at the same
altitude everywhere in the sky; the formation of the dewdrop on a leaf;
the origin of a name or a word—Shakespeare, say, or "philanthropic";
the reason for human social customs—the incest taboo, for example;
how it is that a lens in sunlight can make paper burn; how a "walking
stick" got to look so much like a twig; why the Moon seems to follow us
as we walk; what prevents us from digging a hole down to the center of
the Earth; what the definition is of "down" on a spherical Earth; how it
is possible for the body to convert yesterday's lunch into today's muscle
and sinew; or how far is up—does the universe go on forever, or if it
does not, is there any meaning to the question of what lies on the other
side? Some of these questions are pretty easy. Others, especially the
last, are mysteries to which no one even today knows the answer. They
are natural questions to ask. Every culture has posed such questions in
one way or another. Almost always the proposed answers are in the
nature of "Just So Stories," attempted explanations divorced from
experiment, or even from careful comparative observations.
But the scientific cast of mind examines the world critically as if many
alternative worlds might exist, as if other things might be here which
are not. Then we are forced to ask why what we see is present and not
something else. Why are the Sun and the Moon and the planets
spheres? Why not pyramids, or cubes, or dodecahedra? Why not
irregular, jumbly shapes? Why so sym.
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Capital Budgeting and Dividend Policy
We examined two very important topics in finance this week; Capital Budgeting and Dividend Policy.
Critically reflect on the importance of selecting the right projects in which to invest capital. Do we always select those projects that have the highest return on investment? What other factors play into capital budgeting decisions?
We also looked at dividend policy. What incentive is there for a company to pay dividends? What signals does dividend policy provide to investors?
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Cape Town contends with worst drought in over a century
By Derek Van Dam, CNN Meteorologist
Updated 1:35 PM ET, Thu June 1, 2017
(CNN)The worst drought in a century is forcing the most stringent water restrictions ever implemented
for South Africa's second largest city.
Cape Town has less than 10% of its useable water remaining for its nearly 4 million residents. The city
is implementing Level 4 water restrictions, which ask residents to limit daily usage to 100 liters (26
gallons) per person. The measure is meant to reduce demand and conserve what little water is still
available and means significant sacrifices for residents.
http://www.capetown.gov.za/media-and-news/Water%20resilience%20a%20heightened%20approach%20to%20avoiding%20water%20shortages%20and%20achieving%20long-term%20water%20security
For Cape Town resident Suzanne Buckley, the restrictions mean adapting to a new lifestyle.
"We have buckets in our shower and bathroom sink to save excess water," Buckley said. "The gray
water is then used to flush our toilets."
The restrictions are in effect across the city in an aggressive effort to preserve its remaining drinking
water, but it may not be enough. South Africa ranks as the 30th driest country in the world and is
considered a water-scarce region. A highly variable climate causes uneven distribution of rainfall,
making droughts even more extreme.
Speaking to CNN, Cape Town Executive Mayor Patricia de Lille explained her concerns about the
growing water crisis. "Climate change is a reality and we cannot depend on rainwater alone to fill our
dams but must look at alternative sources like desalination and underground aquifers."
The Western Cape, one of the country's nine provinces and home to Cape Town, experiences its
annual rainy season during the winter months (June-September). Capetonians are likely several weeks
away from any substantial, drought-relieving rainfall. Even then, predictions are dire for this winter as a
potential El Niño develops off the west coast of South America, according to the Climate Prediction
Center. If El Niño does materialize, it would have a negative effect on rainfall across the Western Cape.
Severe water restrictions
The average American uses between 80 and 100 gallons (302-378 liters) of water per day. This
includes flushing toilets, taking showers or baths, brushing teeth, running dishwashers and
watering lawns.
Imagine restricting daily water use to 25 gallons. Some of the most basic tasks involving water that
we take for granted would be eliminated or severely restricted.
For Cape Town resident Kathy Basso, saving water has meant adopting the "if it's yellow let it mellow, if
it's brown flush it down campaign," a simple and effective measure that saves nearly 10 liters of water
per flush, and has been promoted by city officials.
Hotels across the city are closing their pools and asking patrons to be water .
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"Cape Cod Wind project" Please respond to the following:
The Cape Cod Wind Project is not only an important environmental issue, but also an important political one. From the e-Activity, either justify or challenge the appropriateness of the government's influence. Provide an argument to justify your position.
"Cape Cod Town Upset About Planned Wind Farm." WCVBtv. 1 October 2010. YouTube. (2 min 54 s), Then use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research the government's role in the Cape Cod Wind Project. Be prepared to discuss.
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Capella Career Center | Last updated: 6/22/16 1
COMPETENCY TRANSLATOR
FROM THE CAPELLA CAREER CENTER
COMPETENCY TRANSLATOR
This resource provides a format for capturing what you learn throughout your program and documenting how you have demonstrated
the skills required for your positions of interest. Possible uses for this information include: resume accomplishment statements,
interview responses, performance review conversations, promotion proposals, and salary negotiations.
View the Competency Translator Example to see sample language.
The purpose of Chart 1 below is to encourage you to reflect on and record what you’ve learned and how you might apply it in your
career. Start early in your program so you can easily refer to the information throughout (and after) your program!
Course name
(Optional:
Include
description
from catalog)
List of required
competencies
(From competency
map in course)
Key project/
Demonstration of
learning/Skills acquired
(Be specific as this could be
included in resume and
performance review)
Possible application
of learning
(Where and how could
you apply this
learning?)
Actual
application of
learning
(Where and how
did you apply
this)?
Artifact
example
(I.e. proposal,
lesson plan, or
budget)
Career goal
check in
(How has
this class
influenced your
career goal?)
http://assets.capella.edu/campus/career-center/competency-translator.pdf
Capella Career Center | Last updated: 6/22/16 2
COMPETENCY TRANSLATOR
FROM THE CAPELLA CAREER CENTER
Chart 2 prompts you to research the skills required for specific jobs and identify how you demonstrate those skills.
Job or career goal
of interest
Requisite skill
(Find on job posting,
LinkedIn profiles, and
networking)
Best demonstration of
each skill
(Reflect on degree
program, volunteer and
work experience)
CARD example
(Write specific example in bullet or narrative form
using CARD format)
Challenge – Problem, goal, or requirement in the
example
Action – Specific actions you took to resolve the challenge, solve the
problem or meet the requirement
Result –Benefit resulting in specific and measurable terms
Details* - Clarifying details to provide context, consider these
questions: how many, how much, how long, and how often.
Artifact example
(List tangible item such as
proposal, lesson plan, or
budget) to highlight on
LinkedIn, website, or
portfolio
Refer to the following resources for more information on how to leverage your academic learning to reach your career goals!
Please help us: Share your quick feedback on this tool!
Competencies in Action Resumes Cover letters Portfolio and Work Samples Interviewing
https://capellauniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_d0uqwTRLcoq6kS1
http://assets.capella.edu/campus/career-center/competencies-in-action.pdf
https://campus.capella.edu/web/career-center/job-search-tools/resumes
https://campus.
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The document discusses Cape Town's water crisis from 2015-2017 due to a severe drought. Some key points:
- Cape Town's population grew 79% from 1995 to 2018, straining water supplies. Water levels dropped to 10% capacity by May 2017.
- Strict water restrictions were implemented from 2016-2017 as the crisis worsened, limiting usage to 50 liters/person/day by September 2017. "Day Zero" was set for April 2018 when taps would be shut off.
- While the intense drought has ended, Cape Town is not yet free from water scarcity issues due to population growth. Desalination plants and more efficient dam systems are proposed solutions.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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1. Candice Shamsher
· Assess the situation.- You have to know what type of situation
that you are dealing with to be able to handle it efficiently. You
don’t want your officers running into a gun fight when its
actually a fire. What kind of situation are we dealing with? How
many suspects are involved? Where is it taking place. There are
all things to consider when accessing the situation.
· Identify the danger zone. – Knowing where the danger zone is
will keep the public out of harm’s way when dealing with the
situation.
· Establish an inner perimeter. - This would be the location
where only authorized people would be allowed. This allows for
law enforcement agents to keep control on the situation at hand.
· Establish an outer perimeter. – I believe this falls along the
same lines with the outer perimeter. This allows for some access
to the safe parts.
· Establish the incident command post. – This will help with
keeping control of the situation. All information would be
streamlined to this location. This is critical as with a ICP,
everyone knows where their information is coming to and they
know exactly where to report.
· Establish the staging area. – Another critical piece because it
allows a central location where resources can flow in and out
of.
· Request additional resources. – This is critical because if
additional resources are needed, law enforcement knows how or
who to go to.
I believe that the NIMS & ICS policy philosophy is something
that needs to be embraced by all of law enforcement as it can be
looked to as a blueprint or better yet, a guideline to what needs
to be done in case of catastrophe. Without this, it is easy for a
2. critical piece to missed which could eventually result in more
loss of lives
George Jay
Assess the situation is the first critical task for law
enforcement; being able to understand what the situation is
immediate could save lives. Law enforcement will respond to a
call for shots fired and have to determine if its an active shooter
or something different. We see this during the Las Vegas
shooting were Las Vegas police officers discovered they were
dealing with an active shooter. The next task would be to
identify the danger zones. The officer who becomes the Isdent
commander will have to start mapping out the hot, warm, and
cold zone so that Emergency responders understand where to
go. You don't want fire arriving in the hot zone while an active
shooter is being engaged. having the tools to complete this task
is essential. "Watch commanders and lieutenants use command
stations that contain dry-erase boards, markers, notepads, and
folders containing checklists from the department's critical
incident management guide for various situations"(Phibbs &
Snawder, 2014). The inner perimeter has to be established
before the outer perimeter to protect the local population and
ensure no one goes into a hostile situation. Once the inner
perimeter has been established, you can use additional resources
to develop an outer perimeter.
The outer perimeter will help with the standoff distance to the
incident by using emergency recourse to bock off roads that will
lead to the scene. During the ongoing situation, the incident
command post is being set up." By managing the incident scene
earlier and more effectively, officials may not need to request
as many assets. They ultimately could demobilize the ones on
the scene faster, thus, saving money for the taxpayer"(Phibbs &
Snawder, 2014). Part of the Incident commander's responsibility
will be setting up the staging area. The staging area allows the
3. IC to know what resources are on-site and be able to dispatch
those resources to the correct area to save lives and control the
overall incident. Lastly, If the event develops into large-scale
critical incidents, additional resources could be needed. Having
mutual aid agreements with other outside agencies is crucial for
successful responses to massive critical incidents.
The importance of the NIMS and ICS is not the structure, but it
allows different agencies who are responding to understand the
overall operation of the scene. "Breaking down the barriers that
prevent organizations from using ICS is imperative today, when
regional responses to significant incidents are becoming more
common"(Phibbs & Snawder, 2014). Knowing other agencies'
capabilities will benefit the overall incident and help first
resonders.
Candice Shamsher
·
Assess
the
situation.
-
You
have
to
know
21. Assess the situation is the first critical task for law
enforcement;
being able to understand what the situation is immediate could
save lives. Law enforcement will respond to a call for shots
fired
and have to determine if its an active shooter or
something
Candice Shamsher
- You have to know what type of
situation that you are
dealing with to be able to handle it efficiently. You don’t want
your officers
running into a gun fight when its actually a fire. What kind of
situation are we
dealing with? How many suspects are involved? Where is it
taking place.
There are all things to consider when accessing the situation.
the danger zone. – Knowing where the danger zone is
will keep the
public out of harm’s way when dealing with the situation.
- This would be the location
where only
authorized people would be allowed. This allows for law
enforcement agents
to keep control on the situation at hand.
– I believe this falls along the
same lines with
the outer perimeter. This allows for some access to the safe
parts.
– This will help with
keeping control of
the situation. All information would be streamlined to this
22. location. This is
critical as with a ICP, everyone knows where their information
is coming to
and they know exactly where to report.
ging area. – Another critical piece because it
allows a
central location where resources can flow in and out of.
– This is critical because if
additional
resources are needed, law enforcement knows how or who to go
to.
I believe that the NIMS & ICS policy philosophy is something
that needs to
be embraced by all of law enforcement as it can be looked to as
a blueprint
or better yet, a guideline to what needs to be done in case of
catastrophe. Without this, it is easy for a critical piece to
missed which
could eventually result in more loss of lives
George Jay
Assess the situation is the first critical task for law
enforcement;
being able to understand what the situation is immediate could
save lives. Law enforcement will respond to a call for shots
fired
and have to determine if its an active shooter or something
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23. Page 1 of 2
CHEM 1002 – Flame Challenge Rubric
Criteria 5 points Very Good
2.5 points
Satisfactory
0 points
Unacceptable Score Comments
Length
Video: Is 3:30 - 4:00
minutes in length
Written: Is 450 to 500
words
Graphic: Is 2-4 Pages
Video: Within 10 seconds
over/under of the Very
Good length criteria
Written: Within 5 words
over/under of the Very
Good word criteria
Graphic: 1 page or 5 pages
The submission is longer or
shorter than the
satisfactory rubric value
24. Significance
Demonstrates scientific
substance and depth.
Presents accurate
chemistry material and is
able to communicate the
answer to “What is Global
Warming?” in accessible
ways.
Covers topic but does not
use chemical principles to
communicate chemistry of
topic. Or uses chemical
principles, but not in an
accurate manner.
Does not give adequate
coverage of topic.
Chemistry
content
The information presented
is accurate
There are a number of
minor mistakes or one
25. major mistake in chemistry
content
Major mistakes or
inaccuracies in chemistry
content
OR
There is not any chemistry
content included
Appropriate
for audience
The content is appropriate
for an 11-year old to
understand without prior
science knowledge
Parts of the material are
presented at the correct
level, but some scientific
jargon or other material that
would confuse an 11-year
old is present without an
explanation for those who
don’t know those words
The material is presented at
a level that is much too
26. advanced, or is so
simplified that the most
critical content is lost
Page 2 of 2
Other Constructive Comments:
Organization
Has clear statement.
Maintains focus
throughout; summarizes
main points. Has a clear
beginning, middle, and
end.
Parts of the project are well
organized, but significant
27. portions are disorganized or
confusing.
Does not provide focus for
project, is disorganized and
confusing
Original
Content
All content (images, music,
graphics, charts, etc.) is
original to the authors
There is not option for
“satisfactory” in this
category
Uses content that is not
original and created by
authors
Total
Score
Out of
30
28. CRM 365SAINT LEO UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRM 365 Local Response to Terrorism3 CREDITS
Spring I 2020
Instructor:
Dr. Delmar P. Wright
Office:
Fort Lee Center
Phone:
(O) 804-861-9634
Fax:
804-861-1816
email:
D2L Classlist email Browser
Class Meets: Mondays – 5 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern
Office Hours: Mondays 11:00 AM to 5 PM Eastern
Course Prerequisite: none
Catalog Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the need to
plan for the possibility of a terrorist event on the local level. A
terrorist event could take place that restricts or retards the state
and federal government’s response to a local community. The
course will give the student the tools needed to prepare a local
agency for immediate response to an event in his or her
community. The course will give an introduction to the
National Incident Management System and will provide the
29. student with the information necessary to ensure local
government compliance with federal law.
Text(s)
Walsh, D. W., et al. (2012). National Incident Management
System: Principles and Practice. (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones
and Bartlett. ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-8187-3. ISBN-10: 0-7637-
8187-8
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
Washington, DC
Commercial software program templates are available for
purchase to assist in the correct formatting for use of APA. One
example is found at http://www.perrla.com/
Saint Leo University Core Value:
Community. Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian
learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of
belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and
respect to create socially responsible environments that
challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
Course Goals/Objectives
As a result of this course, students will
1. Describe the role of the Saint Leo University core value of
Community in designing a local response to terrorism.
2. Relate lessons learned from past incidents and exercises to
the needs of local jurisdictions.
3. Recognize the importance of planning for a terrorist attack
30. 4. Obtain the knowledge to prepare a response and containment
plan in the event of a terrorist attack.
5. Evaluate existing local plans for response and containment of
a terrorist attack.
6. Plan and conduct a training exercise involving a local
response to a hypothetical terrorist attack.
7. Obtain the necessary knowledge to prepare a local agency for
compliance with the National Incident Management System
requirements.
8. Articulate the responsibilities and authority of local
government in a terrorist situation.
9. Develop expertise necessary to prepare a local agency for
compliance with the National Incident Management System
requirements.
Topics
· Assessing the terrorist threat
· Developing the situation and assumptions about a terrorist
threat
· Direction and control for terrorist incidents
· Communicating during terrorist incidents
· Disseminating warnings during terrorist incidents
· Emergency public information
· Taking protective action during a terrorist incident
· Planning for mass care following a terrorist incident
· Planning health and medical needs in a terrorist incident
· Managing resources in a terrorist incident
· Roles and responsibilities in a terrorist incident
Course Policies
31. Students with Disabilities:
Appropriate academic accommodations and services are
coordinated through the Office of Disability Services, which is
located in Kirk Hall Room 121. Students with documented
disabilities who may need academic accommodation(s) should
email their requests to or call x8464.
For more information, please review the Policy and Procedure
Manual on the Disability Services web page at
Academic Honor Code
The Academic Honor Code is published in its entirety in the
Saint Leo University Catalog. The first paragraph is quoted
below:
As members of an academic community that places a high
value on truth and the pursuit of knowledge, Saint Leo
University students are expected to be honest in every phase of
their academic life and present as their own work only that
which is genuinely theirs. Unless otherwise specified by the
professor, students must complete homework assignments by
themselves (or if on a team assignment, with only their team
members). If they receive outside assistance of any kind, they
are expected to cite the source and indicate the extent of the
assistance. Each student has the responsibility to maintain the
highest standards of academic integrity and to refrain from
cheating, plagiarism, or any other forms of academic
dishonesty.
Cell phones, headphones, or earphones are not to be used at any
time in the classroom other than during official breaks declared
by the professor. The professor will deduct a minimum of 2
points from your final course grade for each violation.
Disruption of academic process is the act or words of a student
in a classroom or teaching environment which in the reasonable
32. estimation of a faculty member: (a) directs attention away from
the academic matters at hand, such as noisy distractions,
persistent, disrespectful or abusive interruptions of lecture,
exam or academic discussions, or (b) presents a danger to the
health, safety or well-being of the faculty member or students.
Education is a cooperative endeavor – one that takes place
within a context of basic interpersonal respect. We must
therefore make the classroom environment conducive to the
purpose for which we are here. Disruption, intentional and
unintentional, is an obstacle to that aim. We can all aid in
creating the proper environment, in small ways (such as turning
off beepers and cell phones, and neither chatting nor sleeping in
class), and in more fundamental ways. So, when we speak in
class, we can disagree without attacking each other verbally, we
wait to be recognized before speaking, and no one speaks in a
manner or of off-topic content that disrupts the class. Any
violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action. Please
refer to the Student Handbook for further details.
Attendance Policy
An educational program centered on classroom instruction is
predicated on the concept of class attendance at scheduled class
sessions. Should a student be required to miss a class, it is the
student’s responsibility to promptly notify the instructor. The
instructor is required to keep attendance records in compliance
with various federal regulations. Student absences can have a
deleterious effect on the student’s grade or the continuing
eligibility for financial assistance. If a federal holiday, e.g.,
Memorial Day, causes a single class not to be held and there are
only seven scheduled class meetings, Students are expected to
attend all classes held during the term. The instructor is not
responsible for providing class materials or notes missed due to
individual absences or late class arrivals.
Written Assignments and the APA Format:
The Department of Criminal Justice recognizes the value of
33. excellence in writing for students in Criminal Justice. In part,
each professor is expected to provide guidance on improving a
student’s writing skills. Students are required to use only the
current APA (American Psychological Association) format to
write and develop a scholarly paper for submission in the Social
Sciences. APA has been adopted by the Department as its
writing standard for all academic written assignments. No other
writing style is acceptable.
APA is the American Psychological Association, and the style is
one of many in the academic world used to regulate the
language, citations, procedure and formatting of manuscripts
and other examples of writing in the social sciences. Please be
consistent throughout each written paper. For on-line and
distance learning courses, refer to APA Guide under Resources
on the Course Menu for APA specifics.
For on-ground traditional courses, refer to the APA Manual for
Publication, 7th edition for guidance. Moreover, an on-line
reference for APA; inclusive of a sample cover page, abstract
page, reference page, and research paper, can be accessed at the
following website:
For each scholarly paper and individual assignment(s), the work
will be assessed using an individual grading rubric for each
assignment. This tool and process helps the students identify
and Professor measure the key points necessary to successfully
complete written or group assignments. Wikipedia is not an
appropriate source for any scholarly writing and should not be
used for any assignments in this course.
Turnitin.Com
All written papers (research and reaction) are submitted in via
the course “assignment” dropbox and therefore there is no
requirement for a turnitin.com Class Identification # or
34. Password or separate submission.
This is a writing intensive course. Turnitin.com is a plagiarism
identification service that can also assist students with term
paper reference methodology. The Turnitin.com tool compares
your writing against all published sources and also checks
against a wide range of work
It is highly recommended that all students access Turnitin.com
and read about the service prior to use. The analysis provided
by turnitin.com lets the professor see the use of information
contained in a submitted item.
Turnitin provides for a wide range of outcomes in its analysis.
For the most part, when an analysis links large amounts of un-
cited or improperly referenced information, this is problematic.
This tool makes it easy to assess whether the student created a
paper by using information they found in various resources and
completed a “cut and paste” job to develop the paper. This is
not an acceptable method to develop and write scholarly papers
and may result in an academic standards violation for
plagiarism.
Assignments
Submit all assignments by the date and time due. Late papers
will be considered for emergent reasons only, and may be
graded at the end of the term. All work must be completed
individually and personally unless specifically noted as a group
assignment. Submit each week’s assignments in the designated
areas for that week only unless explicitly advised by the
professor to do otherwise.
Discussion Board Participation (Review the Grading Rubric)
Students are required to participate in online Discussion Board
postings of no less than 250 words each Thursday of the
Module/Week due and no later than 11:59 PM Eastern. You
must also respond to the initial Discussion Board postings of at
35. least two classmates each Module/Week due no later than
Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern, or a minimum of 2.5 points will be
deducted from your overall score for the Discussion Board
posting for that Module/Week.
Your Discussion Board submissions must be posted on the
Discussion Board for review by the entire class. Do not post
your input as attachments. Do not use emoticons or
inappropriate lower case letters in your posts. Do not cut and
paste from the internet. Late Discussion Board submissions
have no value and will not be accepted under any
circumstances. Your posts must be scholarly and professional
and void of the use of wording that may be considered “patently
offensive” by any member of the class.
Reaction Papers (Review the Grading Rubric)
In addition to Discussion Board postings, you must submit APA
style and formatted Reaction Papers of no less than 800 words
(12 pitch), excluding the wording in the Cover page, Abstract
page, and Reference page. The papers are due no later than
Sunday at 11:55 PM Eastern during Modules/Weeks 2, 3, 4, and
5. Your Reaction Papers must be in full APA style and format
including the cover page, abstract page, in-text citations,
properly placed page numbers, running heads, and a reference
page identifying all sources. Your Reaction Papers must address
a minimum of one full chapter of the assigned textbook readings
for the Module.
No more than 25 % of each written assignment in this course
may be attributed to referenced sources. Your papers must be
75% original thought. Again, your cited work and quotations
must not exceed 25%. Failure to properly use in-text citations or
required quotation formatting will be considered evidence of
potential Academic Honor Code violations. The submission of
writings from prior courses, classes, schools, colleges, or
universities to fulfill assignment requirements in this class will
be referred as a potential Academic Code Violation.
36. It is strongly suggested you follow the following logical flow in
presenting your reaction paper: critical overview of the entire
reading, significant facts or information disclosed, and a
conclusion based upon inductive or deductive reasoning flowing
from the assigned reading. A Reaction Paper is designed to
develop and sharpen your critical thinking, cognitive skills, and
problem-solving abilities, as well as your writing skills. Your
objective in writing this assignment is to clearly articulate your
assessment of the information presented by the author(s) and to
formulate and clarify your position on or reaction to the
writings.
Avoid “I will . . .” and “My paper will . . .” and "This paper
will . . ." constructions in your writings. In other words, the use
of “I” and “My” and "We" in your written work must be
avoided.
Research Paper (Review the Grading Rubric): A major
component of this class is a minimum 2250-word term APA
research paper excluding the words in the Cover page, Abstract
page, and Reference page. It represents a substantial effort on
your part to research and write an in-depth paper.No more than
25 % of the written assignment in this course may be attributed
to referenced sources. Your paper must be 75% original
thought. Again, your cited work and quotations must not exceed
25%. You must use and cite a minimum of five primary sources
with no more than two being internet sources in the text and on
the Reference page. Dictionaries and encyclopedias are not
appropriate or considered adequate as referenced sources.
Turnitin.com reports provide the instructor with the word count
in addition to the percentage of wording attributable to other
sources. Do not cut and paste from other sources. Your failure
to cite sources by using in-text citations and failure to use APA
quotation formatting where necessary will result in referrals as
potential Academic Code Violations. Papers may not be
submitted from previous courses or classes to fulfill this course
37. requirement and will be referred as a potential Academic Code
Violation.
You must select a research topic from the following listing and
use your research to relate the topic to local response to
terrorism while
Local Law Enforcement Involvement in Joint Terrorism Task
Forces
Local Law Enforcement Involvement in Fusion Centers
El Paso Intelligence Center Capabilities and Local Response to
Terrorism
The Intricacies of Local Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
Agreements
Local Law Enforcement Continuity of Operations Plans
Response and Incident Command System in Mass Shooting
Situations
The Incident Command System and the 9/11 Pentagon Attack
The Incident Command System and the World Trade Center
9/11 Attacks
The Incident Command System and the Boston Marathon
Bombing
Local L.E. Cultivation and Development of Informants for
Terrorism Investigations
Local Police Community Outreach and Counterterrorism
Local Law Enforcement Intelligence Units (e.g., NYPD, LAPD,
etc)
Local Law Enforcement Planning and Preparation for Terrorist
Attacks
“Homeland-Policing Model” and Local Law Enforcement
Protection of Critical Infrastructures in Local
JurisdictionsGrading (Be sure to review the Grading Rubrics
below)
38. Reaction Papers (4) 60
Written Discussions (8)
80
Mid-Term Exam 80
Final Exam
80
Total
400 Grading Scale
A
94-100%
Exceptional
A-
90-93%
Superior
B+
87-89%
Excellent
B
84-86%
Very Good
B-
80-83%
39. Good
C+
77-79%
Above Average
C
74-76%
Average
C-
70-73%
Below Average
D+
67-69%
Marginal
D
60-66%
Poor
F
< 60%
Failure
Grading Rubric: Following is the grading rubric to be used in
evaluating the research paper.
Rating:
Exceptional corresponds to an A (93-100%). Performance is
outstanding; significantly above the usual expectations.
Proficient corresponds to a grade of B to A- (83-92%). Skills
and standards are at the level of expectation.
Basic corresponds to a C to B- (73-80%). Skills and standards
40. are acceptable but improvements are needed to meet
expectations well.
Novice corresponds to a D (65 - 72%). Performance is weak; the
skills or standards are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time.
0 This criterion is missing or not in evidence.
Criteria
Rating
0
Novice
Basic
Proficient
Exceptional
The paper extensively develops the topical issue and clearly
demonstrates an understanding of the Saint Leo University Core
Value of Community as it relates to addressing Local Response
to Terrorism
0-20
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 -15
16 - 20
Show depth and understanding of the subject, with appropriate
issue analysis
0-20
1 - 5
41. 6 - 10
11 - 15
16 -20
Clearly identifies focus and critically analyzes and discusses the
topic
0-20
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
Meets acceptable college level standards with respect to form,
substance, grammar and spelling, and APA style and format,
i.e., separate cover/title page, separate Abstract page, in-text
citations, headings and sub-headings, separate References page;
all with an appropriate running head and properly placed page
numbers
0-20
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
Perspectives presented in a clear concise manner
0-20
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
42. Grading Rubric: Following is the grading rubric to be used in
evaluating the reaction papers.
Category
Problems
0-2
Some Weaknesses 3-5
Acceptable 6-9
Well Done 10-15
Coherence:
Do sentences in paragraphs relate to one another in a logical
way? Are relationships between paragraphs easily discernible?
Is a minimum of one assigned chapter addressed in the body?
Main idea in most paragraphs cannot be identified; paragraphs
have little or no discernible relationship to one another
Many paragraphs lack internal consistency; many transitions are
weak or used inappropriately
A few paragraphs lack internal consistency; a few weak or
unclear transitions
Paragraphs are internally consistent (i.e., one idea/theme runs
through paragraph); transitions between paragraphs allow reader
to easily follow thread of argument
Clarity/Conciseness:
Are sentences structurally correct, succinct, and easy to
understand and void of misspellings and grammatical errors?
More than 10 percent of sentences are awkward, incorrectly
constructed, or wordy
Six to ten percent of sentences are awkward, incorrectly
constructed, or wordy
Five percent or less of sentences are awkward, incorrectly
43. constructed, or wordy
Sentences flow smoothly, are structurally correct, and convey
the intended meaning; no wordiness
Formatting:
Are formatting elements used appropriately to strengthen the
document?
Formatting elements are confusing or inconsistent; lack of any
formatting
Formatting elements often do not support main points; elements
are not always used consistently
Formatting elements do not always support main points;
elements are used consistently throughout the document
Formatting elements organize and highlight ideas as needed;
formatting elements are used consistently throughout the
document
Use of APA Style and Format
Fully APA Style and Formatted
Fully APA Style and Formatted
Fully APA Style and Formatted
Fully APA Style and Formatted
Grading Rubric: Following is the grading rubric to be used in
evaluating the discussion board submissions.
Category
0-2
3-4
5-7
8-10
Promptness and
Initiative
Does not respond to
issues; restricted
participation
44. Late initial post and weak or no response to fellow student
postings
Timely initial post and failure to respond to fellow student
postings or weak responses
Timely initial post and rigorous responses to fellow
student postings
Delivery of Post
Utilizes poor spelling
and grammar in most
posts; posts appear
“hasty”
Errors in spelling and grammar evidenced in
several postings
Few grammatical or spelling
errors are noted in posts
Uses grammatically correct posts with rare misspellings
Relevance of
Post
Posts input which is
not related to the
discussion content;
Makes short or
irrelevant remarks
Posts off
topic; posts are short
in length and offer no
further insight into the
45. topic
Posts input
related to discussion
content; prompts further
discussion of topic
Posts input related specifically to discussion issue;
Uses APA in-text citation(s) connected to listed source
reference(s) in the body of initial postings for each Module
Expression
Within the Post
Does not express
opinions or ideas
clearly; no connection
to issue
Unclear connection to issue
evidenced in minimal
expression of opinions or
Ideas
Opinions and ideas are stated
clearly with occasional lack of connection to issue
Expresses opinions and ideas in a clear and concise manner with
obvious connection to issue
Contribution to
the Learning
Community
Does not make effort to
participate in learning
46. community as it
develops; seems
indifferent
Occasionally makes meaningful reflection on
group’s efforts; marginal
effort to become involved
with group
Attempts to direct the
discussion and to present
relevant viewpoints for
consideration by group;
interacts freely
Aware of needs of community; frequently attempts to motivate
the group discussion; presents thoughtful and insightful
approaches to issue
Bibliography
Cannon Memorial Library On-site Resources
Library Services
Librarians are available during reference hours to answer
questions concerning research strategies, database searching,
locating specific materials, and interlibrary loan (ILL). Contact
Elana Karshmer () to arrange on-site library/research instruction
for your class.
Cannon Memorial Library—MC2128
47. 352-588-8258 (Main #)
33701 State Road 52
352-588-8259 (fax)
Saint Leo, FL 33574-6665
352-588-8477 (Reference Desk)
352-588-8476 (Circulation)
Cannon Memorial Library
The library also provides an 800 number and an email address
for general reference services: 1-800-359-5945 or .
Monday – Thursday
9am-10pm
Friday
9am-6pm
Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday
48. 10pm-6pm
Online Catalog, “LeoCat” (All books & media)
Click on Library Catalog (LeoCat) on the Cannon Memorial
Library website (). Simple search choices are: title, author,
keyword, subject, or journal title. Use advanced searching to
set limits or expand your search choices. To borrow books from
Cannon Memorial and have them shipped to you, use the
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery link, complete the
online request form, and submit it.
Saint Leo Library Online Resources
"
Saint Leo provides its own array of online databases and
resources supporting online courses as well as Continuing
Education classes. The following databases are available to
Saint Leo students and faculty. Use the Online Library
Resources link on the Library webpage and select Databases.
You’ll be taken to the ID Validation screen (if you’re not
already in the portal) where you enter your email address and
email password to gain access. Once you’re logged in you can
go back and reselect any of our databases without ever having
to log in again.
CQ Researcher
49. (In-depth topical analysis by Congressional Quarterly)
EBSCO
(Comprehensive all-subject database, includes Business Source
Premier, Academic
Source Premier, ERIC, ATLA)
LexisNexis
(Comprehensive all-subject resource, includes newspapers)
Literature Resource Center
(Comprehensive source for literary topics, includes Twayne
Authors)
Newsbank: America’s Newspapers (625 U.S. newspapers)
ProQuest
(Comprehensive all-subject database, includes ABI/Inform
Global and Theses and Dissertations)
PsycINFO
(APA abstracts and indexing for psychology subjects)
Westlaw
(Comprehensive legal resource)
Wilson
50. (Includes Education, Science, Humanities, & Business indexes)
Almost all public library systems offer free borrowing
privileges to local community members, as well as free access
to their online databases, including access from your home.
The key is obtaining a library card. Check with your local
library to find out how to get a borrower’s card.
Additionally, through a reciprocal agreement, university campus
students have borrowing privileges at the University of South
Florida. Be sure to bring a current Saint Leo student ID card
and proof of current enrollment with you, if you want to borrow
USF library books.
Course Outline
Students are expected to read all chapters assigned prior to each
class meeting
Week 1
Module 1
Outcomes:After completing this module the student will be able
to:
· Assess the Terrorist Threat
Module 1 Assignments
Due No Later Than
Introduce yourself on the Class Introductions Discussion Board
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Read through entire Syllabus
51. Read and review textbook Chapters 1&2
Post discussion board response
11:59 PM Thursday EST/EDT
Post responses to at least two classmates
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Identify a research paper topic from the listing in the Course
Syllabus
Track your module progress
Week 2
Module 2
Outcomes:After completing this module the student will be able
to:
· Develop the Situation and Assumptions About a Terrorist
Threat
· Determine Direction and Control for Terrorist Incidents
Module 2 Assignments
Due No Later Than
Read through the entire module
Read and review Chapters 3&4
Post discussion board response
11:59 PM Thursday EST/EDT
Post responses to at least two classmates
52. 11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Submit your selected Research Paper topic to Dr. Wright via the
Classlist email function
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Complete and submit the Reaction Paper based on the assigned
text readings
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Track your module progress
Week 3
Module 3
Outcomes:After completing this module the student will be able
to:
· Describe Communicating During Terrorist Incidents
· Describe Disseminating Warnings during Terrorist Incidents
Module 3 Assignments
Due No Later Than
Read through the entire module
Read and review Chapters 5-6
Post discussion board response
11:59 PM Thursday EST/EDT
Post responses to at least two classmates
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Complete and submit the Reaction Paper based on the assigned
text readings
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
53. Track your module progress
Week 4
Module 4
Outcomes:After completing this module the student will be able
to:
· Describe Emergency Public Information
· Describe Protective Action During a Terrorist Incident
Module 4 Assignments
Due No Later Than
Read through the entire module
Read and review Chapters 7-8
Post discussion board response
11:59 PM Thursday EST/EDT
Complete and submit the Reaction Paper based on the assigned
text readings
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Track your module progress
Week 5
Module 5
54. Outcomes:After completing this module the student will be able
to:
· Plan for Mass Care Following a Terrorist Incident
Module 5 Assignments
Due No Later Than
Read through the entire module
Read and review Chapter 9
Post discussion board response
11:59 PM Thursday EST/EDT
Post responses to at least two classmates
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Complete Mid-Term Examination
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Complete and submit the Reaction Paper based on the assigned
text readings
11:59 PM Sunday EST/EDT
Track your module progress
Week 6
Module 6
Outcomes:After completing this module the student will be able
to:
· Discuss Planning Health and Medical Needs in a
Terrorist Incident
· Manage Resources in a Terrorist Incident
55. Module 6 Assignments
Due No Later Than
Read through the entire module
Read and review Chapters 10-11
Post discussion board response
Post responses to at least two classmates
11:59 PM Thursday …