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Assignment 2: Intelligence Gathering
After terrorists attacked the United States on 9/11, the US government implemented the USA Patriot Act, designed to gather intelligence and prevent future terror attacks on the United States. The USA Patriot Act reduced restrictions on law enforcement agencies’ ability to monitor telephone conversations, e-mail communications, and medical, financial, and other records.
Additionally, the act eased restrictions on foreign intelligence gathering within the United States; expanded the authority of the secretary of the Treasury to regulate financial transactions, particularly those involving foreign individuals and entities; and broadened the discretion of law enforcement and immigration authorities in detaining and deporting immigrants suspected of terrorism-related acts.
However, critics of the USA Patriot Act opine that it is an infringement on civil liberties and should be abolished. Opponents of the law criticize the authorization of indefinite detention of immigrants and search of a home or business without the owner’s or the occupant’s permission or knowledge.
The USA Patriot Act also expanded the use of National Security Letters, which allows the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to tap telephone calls, e-mail, and financial records without a court order, and expanded access to business records, including library and financial records. Since its passage, several legal issues have been brought against the act, and federal courts have ruled that a number of provisions in the USA Patriot Act are unconstitutional.
Click
here
to access a film titled
Spying on the Home Front
. The film has five segments, totaling about one hour. This film explores some of the controversies surrounding the USA Patriot Act. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/video/flv/generic.html?s=frol02p6d&continuous=1
Submission Details:
After watching all five segments of
Spying on the Home Front
, by
Saturday, June 11, 2016
, in a minimum of 250 words, post to the
Discussion Area
your response to the following:
What are the intelligence-gathering tools being used in the United States to fight terrorism?
Is there adequate intelligence sharing between different law enforcement agencies?
Do you think the USA Patriot Act is an effective tool for fighting terrorism, or do you think it infringes on individual civil liberties?
How have intelligence-sharing systems changed since 9/11?
Provide concrete examples that support your positions on each of the above questions.
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Assignment 3: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Consider the following scenario:
A bomb has just exploded in a nuclear fuel storage facility in Centervale. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is worried because of the extremely high levels of radiation and nuclear particulates contaminating air and water in Center.
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2014) of the Journal of Physical Security, a peer-reviewed journal devoted to research, development, modeling, testing, experimentation, and analysis of physical security. Includes both technical and social science approaches.
This issue has 7 papers on the following topics: testing locks; seals and nuclear safeguards; a security thought experiment; vulnerability assessment issues; the levels of critical infrastructure risk; and community partnerships for counteracting radicalization.
For more information about JPS, to download individual papers from this or earlier issues, or to get on the email notification list, see http://jps.anl.gov
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1. The Nuclear terrorist threat, even with today's countermeasures, is possible. Former United States president Barrack Obama in April 2009 warned that the terrorist threat using nuclear weaponry is real and that it is an immediate and extreme threat to global security. The Nuclear terrorist threat has different approaches or methods, such as bombs or an attack towards nuclear power plants or other nuclear installations, with the sole purpose of provoking a chain reaction that can result in a radioactive catastrophe. Furthermore, even when the United States Regulatory commission advertises that nuclear power plants can withstand even an aircraft crash, this could compromise the containment building's integrity. Also, radioactive waste stored in different portions of the mentioned powerplants can be targets of a terrorist groups unleashing up to five times radioactive waste as a reactor core. Moreover, Governmental studies reveal that highly organized terrorist groups could acquire Plutonium to create a crude nuclear bomb, a device built from stolen components or rich atomic material. The Nuclear threat is real, and even when strongly organized countries with nuclear weapon capabilities have prevention systems and countermeasures to prevent weapon proliferation, the danger is alarming. In 1993, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported more than 175 nuclear trafficking's 18 that involved highly enriched weapons with uranium or Plutonium. Furthermore, there is claims and report by the Russian general Alexander Lebed that 40 nuclear weapons are missing from the Russian Arsenal. However, a radioactive terrorist attack should not be only considered by the use of nuclear weaponry. An attempt at a nuclear installation is also a terrorist nuclear threat due to this can provoke the same or more damages than a bomb.
2. The threat of nuclear weapons acquired in the hands of terrorists is improbable, but still, the risk exist. According to the Department of Homeland Security, at a certain point, nuclear, radiological, biological, and chemical warfare represents a threat in terms of potentially harmful and fatal impacts on society and the economy (West, 2012). While at this time, there is no actual record of any terrorist organization ever acquiring nuclear weapons or materials, society still holds a fear of any terrorist organization having a position of said weapons. Terrorist organizations make unconfirmed claims of having nuclear weapons in place to disrupt a targeted society's peace of mind. According to the lesson, during the 20th century, nuclear weapons were a hot commodity on the black market (American Military University, 2020). However, they were nearly impossible to get a hold of, so radiological dispersal devices or dirty bombs were replacing them. The reasoning behind this would be the cost of purchasing, acquiring, and holding a nuclear device was too high for a well-funding terrori.
A suicide bomber has detonated his incendiary device on the Pink Lin.docxstelzriedemarla
A suicide bomber has detonated his incendiary device on the Pink Line of the "El" in Chicago, IL. The emergency response teams have quickly extinguished the fire and have begun to treat the wounded. The explosion took place at 5 p.m. on a busy Thursday afternoon. The initial estimates are that 14 people have been killed and 67 wounded. There is also significant infrastructure damage to the Ashland station, impeding traffic on the Green and Pink lines as well as to and from the Illinois Medical District. Al-Shabaab, a terrorist group from Somalia, has claimed responsibility in response to the U.S. Navy's killing of Somali pirates. Al-Shabaab warns that 2 more explosions will occur somewhere in other major U.S. cities. Their rationale is that three pirates were killed, and therefore three explosions will occur.
As can be expected, the public across the U.S. is in a panic. You are the public relations director for the Deputy Director of Homeland Security. He has asked you to develop a comprehensive white paper explaining the intervention options that the state and federal government can exercise to alleviate public fear and anxiety. He wants to make sure that you anticipate economic impacts at the local, state, and federal levels; use historical incidents if necessary. Your paper will be the basis for an upcoming DHS press conference in which the Deputy Director will attempt to assuage the public’s fear.
Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in 1,250–1,500 words:
Provide a brief summary of the event.
What psychological impacts will most likely be present
at the local level? Explain
at the national level? Explain.
What could be the social impacts? Explain.
Consider that the attack has significantly affected a major form of public transit for a major city.
What could be the economic impacts? Explain.
Consider consumer confidence and impacts to businesses.
How would the government respond to the attack? Explain.
How would the government address the psychological, social, and economic impacts? Explain.
Consider immediate, short-term, and long-term impacts.
Here is the outline that I submitted for this assignment. Please follow if possible, and feel free to add if necessary.
I.
Event Summary
a.
The rapid-transit system in Chicago, IL has been affectionately nicknamed the “L”. This name refers to the whole system of elevated subway systems that are segmented. In this scenario, a suicide bomber detonates and incendiary device on the “L” at the Pink Line segment. The explosion occurred around 5 p.m. on a busy Thursday afternoon for a segment that generally transports approximately 13,000 people daily. An estimated 14 people have been killed and 67 are wounded. The damage to the infrastructure has rendered the Green and Pink segments unusable. Somalian terrorist Group Al-Shabaab has publicly claimed responsibility for the attack as retaliation for the killing of three Somali pirates by the U.S. Navy. Al-Shabaab has further .
REPLY TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH1. Throughout th.docxchris293
**REPLY TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH***
1. Throughout this course we have learned that the terms CBRN and WMD are interchangeable and can be best defined as any chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weaponized variant capable of producing immense destruction and large-scale casualties. Of the various types, chemical weapons really stood out to me as interesting because of their historical use in warfare, specifically mustard gas (HD) in World War I. It belongs to the sub classification of chemical weapons known as blister agents and although it does not always cause death, sulfur mustard, whether it is ingested, inhaled or makes contact with the skin can have adverse effects on the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, bone marrow, and mucous membranes of the body (CDC, 2018). Being a vesicant, it can be dispersed through any medium and has the ability to cause serious long term impairment of individuals through permanent blindness, chronic respiratory infections, lung cancer, and extensive third degree burns which is why the Chemical Weapons Convention banned the use, sale, and production of it in 1993. It is relatively easy, compared to the implementation of a radiological or nuclear device, for a terrorist organization to acquire the source materials and have the knowledge to create it. Iraq’s repeated chemical bombing of Iran’s Halabja district in 1988 and Syria’s use of chlorine gas against their own people in 2014 stand as recent examples of why mustard gas, or other forms of chemical weapons are of a higher threat level. Their simplicity, availability, and ability to be dispersed in multiple manners appeal to rogue nations and terrorist organizations alike. Prevention methods to diminish the associated risks include training and equipping individuals to be able to utilize personnel protective gear such as gas masks and hazmat suits, providing in place shelters capable of defending against gas exposure, tracking the buying and selling of toxic industrial resources, and limiting the knowledge available on how to produce such (although I am certain the latter would be the hardest with the development of the internet and information sharing).
2.Hello Classmates. I have chosen to discuss chlorine again because it is one of the most common chemicals that most people have in their homes right now. Chlorine’s most dangerous form is in its gaseous state but it is also used to clean pools, sanitize surfaces, and clean clothes. We even use it to decontaminate drinking water in water treatment plants. Injuries can be caused from eye exposure, skin exposure, inhalation, and ingestion (CDC, 2020). The chemical was used in World War I effectively as a chemical weapon. The chlorine gas was put into fuel tanks similar to the ones used today for propane. Since the gas is heavier than air, it would settle into the trenches where soldiers were hiding. This would force them out of the trenches to be shot fleeing or be forced to succumb to the .
Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 2 Reading Assignment.docxvernettacrofts
Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 2 Reading Assignment:
Annual Report to Congress on ISE
Most people attribute the creation of law enforcement and intelligence fusion centers with the events of September 11, 2001. However, from 1999–2002, a series of major events primed policy makers within the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities to formalize cross-community information sharing activities and ultimately to create an effective law enforcement and intelligence information-sharing environment.
As the new millennium was set to begin, Ahmed Ressam (the Millennium Bomber) was stopped as he exited a ferry crossing from Canada to a remote U.S. entry point. The contents found in his trunk would have allowed Ressam to achieve his goal of setting off an explosive device at the Los Angeles airport. This event, which occurred just two years before 9/11, led to meetings regarding the creation of some type of fusion and/or sharing process. Further discussions would advance this idea in the fall of 2002. In October of 2002, unprovoked shootings in the Washington DC metropolitan area resulted in 10 people dead and three critically injured. At the outset of these shootings, a massive police investigation across local and federal levels developed to apprehend the so-named Beltway Sniper. Local and federal law enforcement officials in the East attempted to fit the pieces together and analyze messages left by the killer or killers. This sniper case, combined with previous lessons learned, culminated in the realization for the need to formalize a multijurisdictional information-sharing activity. Members from across the law enforcement community—combining with elements of the homeland security, defense, and intelligence communities
—
set about institutionalizing this effort as quickly as possible.
Assignment Guidelines
For this assignment, you are a member of the law enforcement community tasked with institutionalizing this effort.
Address the following in 1,000 words:
What are the challenges for federal, state, and local law enforcement in collecting intelligence information as it pertained to these two events? Explain.
What lessons were learned from these events with regards to intelligence collection and information-sharing? Explain.
What recommendations can you offer on how to create an information-sharing environment? Explain.
How would your recommendation effectively formalize multijurisdictional information sharing to counter some of existing challenges? Explain.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style
...
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2014) of the Journal of Physical Security, a peer-reviewed journal devoted to research, development, modeling, testing, experimentation, and analysis of physical security. Includes both technical and social science approaches.
This issue has 7 papers on the following topics: testing locks; seals and nuclear safeguards; a security thought experiment; vulnerability assessment issues; the levels of critical infrastructure risk; and community partnerships for counteracting radicalization.
For more information about JPS, to download individual papers from this or earlier issues, or to get on the email notification list, see http://jps.anl.gov
RESPONE TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH1. The Nuclear .docxwilfredoa1
***RESPONE TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH***
1. The Nuclear terrorist threat, even with today's countermeasures, is possible. Former United States president Barrack Obama in April 2009 warned that the terrorist threat using nuclear weaponry is real and that it is an immediate and extreme threat to global security. The Nuclear terrorist threat has different approaches or methods, such as bombs or an attack towards nuclear power plants or other nuclear installations, with the sole purpose of provoking a chain reaction that can result in a radioactive catastrophe. Furthermore, even when the United States Regulatory commission advertises that nuclear power plants can withstand even an aircraft crash, this could compromise the containment building's integrity. Also, radioactive waste stored in different portions of the mentioned powerplants can be targets of a terrorist groups unleashing up to five times radioactive waste as a reactor core. Moreover, Governmental studies reveal that highly organized terrorist groups could acquire Plutonium to create a crude nuclear bomb, a device built from stolen components or rich atomic material. The Nuclear threat is real, and even when strongly organized countries with nuclear weapon capabilities have prevention systems and countermeasures to prevent weapon proliferation, the danger is alarming. In 1993, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported more than 175 nuclear trafficking's 18 that involved highly enriched weapons with uranium or Plutonium. Furthermore, there is claims and report by the Russian general Alexander Lebed that 40 nuclear weapons are missing from the Russian Arsenal. However, a radioactive terrorist attack should not be only considered by the use of nuclear weaponry. An attempt at a nuclear installation is also a terrorist nuclear threat due to this can provoke the same or more damages than a bomb.
2. The threat of nuclear weapons acquired in the hands of terrorists is improbable, but still, the risk exist. According to the Department of Homeland Security, at a certain point, nuclear, radiological, biological, and chemical warfare represents a threat in terms of potentially harmful and fatal impacts on society and the economy (West, 2012). While at this time, there is no actual record of any terrorist organization ever acquiring nuclear weapons or materials, society still holds a fear of any terrorist organization having a position of said weapons. Terrorist organizations make unconfirmed claims of having nuclear weapons in place to disrupt a targeted society's peace of mind. According to the lesson, during the 20th century, nuclear weapons were a hot commodity on the black market (American Military University, 2020). However, they were nearly impossible to get a hold of, so radiological dispersal devices or dirty bombs were replacing them. The reasoning behind this would be the cost of purchasing, acquiring, and holding a nuclear device was too high for a well-funding terrori.
A suicide bomber has detonated his incendiary device on the Pink Lin.docxstelzriedemarla
A suicide bomber has detonated his incendiary device on the Pink Line of the "El" in Chicago, IL. The emergency response teams have quickly extinguished the fire and have begun to treat the wounded. The explosion took place at 5 p.m. on a busy Thursday afternoon. The initial estimates are that 14 people have been killed and 67 wounded. There is also significant infrastructure damage to the Ashland station, impeding traffic on the Green and Pink lines as well as to and from the Illinois Medical District. Al-Shabaab, a terrorist group from Somalia, has claimed responsibility in response to the U.S. Navy's killing of Somali pirates. Al-Shabaab warns that 2 more explosions will occur somewhere in other major U.S. cities. Their rationale is that three pirates were killed, and therefore three explosions will occur.
As can be expected, the public across the U.S. is in a panic. You are the public relations director for the Deputy Director of Homeland Security. He has asked you to develop a comprehensive white paper explaining the intervention options that the state and federal government can exercise to alleviate public fear and anxiety. He wants to make sure that you anticipate economic impacts at the local, state, and federal levels; use historical incidents if necessary. Your paper will be the basis for an upcoming DHS press conference in which the Deputy Director will attempt to assuage the public’s fear.
Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in 1,250–1,500 words:
Provide a brief summary of the event.
What psychological impacts will most likely be present
at the local level? Explain
at the national level? Explain.
What could be the social impacts? Explain.
Consider that the attack has significantly affected a major form of public transit for a major city.
What could be the economic impacts? Explain.
Consider consumer confidence and impacts to businesses.
How would the government respond to the attack? Explain.
How would the government address the psychological, social, and economic impacts? Explain.
Consider immediate, short-term, and long-term impacts.
Here is the outline that I submitted for this assignment. Please follow if possible, and feel free to add if necessary.
I.
Event Summary
a.
The rapid-transit system in Chicago, IL has been affectionately nicknamed the “L”. This name refers to the whole system of elevated subway systems that are segmented. In this scenario, a suicide bomber detonates and incendiary device on the “L” at the Pink Line segment. The explosion occurred around 5 p.m. on a busy Thursday afternoon for a segment that generally transports approximately 13,000 people daily. An estimated 14 people have been killed and 67 are wounded. The damage to the infrastructure has rendered the Green and Pink segments unusable. Somalian terrorist Group Al-Shabaab has publicly claimed responsibility for the attack as retaliation for the killing of three Somali pirates by the U.S. Navy. Al-Shabaab has further .
REPLY TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH1. Throughout th.docxchris293
**REPLY TO EACH POST 100 WORDS MIN EACH***
1. Throughout this course we have learned that the terms CBRN and WMD are interchangeable and can be best defined as any chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weaponized variant capable of producing immense destruction and large-scale casualties. Of the various types, chemical weapons really stood out to me as interesting because of their historical use in warfare, specifically mustard gas (HD) in World War I. It belongs to the sub classification of chemical weapons known as blister agents and although it does not always cause death, sulfur mustard, whether it is ingested, inhaled or makes contact with the skin can have adverse effects on the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, bone marrow, and mucous membranes of the body (CDC, 2018). Being a vesicant, it can be dispersed through any medium and has the ability to cause serious long term impairment of individuals through permanent blindness, chronic respiratory infections, lung cancer, and extensive third degree burns which is why the Chemical Weapons Convention banned the use, sale, and production of it in 1993. It is relatively easy, compared to the implementation of a radiological or nuclear device, for a terrorist organization to acquire the source materials and have the knowledge to create it. Iraq’s repeated chemical bombing of Iran’s Halabja district in 1988 and Syria’s use of chlorine gas against their own people in 2014 stand as recent examples of why mustard gas, or other forms of chemical weapons are of a higher threat level. Their simplicity, availability, and ability to be dispersed in multiple manners appeal to rogue nations and terrorist organizations alike. Prevention methods to diminish the associated risks include training and equipping individuals to be able to utilize personnel protective gear such as gas masks and hazmat suits, providing in place shelters capable of defending against gas exposure, tracking the buying and selling of toxic industrial resources, and limiting the knowledge available on how to produce such (although I am certain the latter would be the hardest with the development of the internet and information sharing).
2.Hello Classmates. I have chosen to discuss chlorine again because it is one of the most common chemicals that most people have in their homes right now. Chlorine’s most dangerous form is in its gaseous state but it is also used to clean pools, sanitize surfaces, and clean clothes. We even use it to decontaminate drinking water in water treatment plants. Injuries can be caused from eye exposure, skin exposure, inhalation, and ingestion (CDC, 2020). The chemical was used in World War I effectively as a chemical weapon. The chlorine gas was put into fuel tanks similar to the ones used today for propane. Since the gas is heavier than air, it would settle into the trenches where soldiers were hiding. This would force them out of the trenches to be shot fleeing or be forced to succumb to the .
Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 2 Reading Assignment.docxvernettacrofts
Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 2 Reading Assignment:
Annual Report to Congress on ISE
Most people attribute the creation of law enforcement and intelligence fusion centers with the events of September 11, 2001. However, from 1999–2002, a series of major events primed policy makers within the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities to formalize cross-community information sharing activities and ultimately to create an effective law enforcement and intelligence information-sharing environment.
As the new millennium was set to begin, Ahmed Ressam (the Millennium Bomber) was stopped as he exited a ferry crossing from Canada to a remote U.S. entry point. The contents found in his trunk would have allowed Ressam to achieve his goal of setting off an explosive device at the Los Angeles airport. This event, which occurred just two years before 9/11, led to meetings regarding the creation of some type of fusion and/or sharing process. Further discussions would advance this idea in the fall of 2002. In October of 2002, unprovoked shootings in the Washington DC metropolitan area resulted in 10 people dead and three critically injured. At the outset of these shootings, a massive police investigation across local and federal levels developed to apprehend the so-named Beltway Sniper. Local and federal law enforcement officials in the East attempted to fit the pieces together and analyze messages left by the killer or killers. This sniper case, combined with previous lessons learned, culminated in the realization for the need to formalize a multijurisdictional information-sharing activity. Members from across the law enforcement community—combining with elements of the homeland security, defense, and intelligence communities
—
set about institutionalizing this effort as quickly as possible.
Assignment Guidelines
For this assignment, you are a member of the law enforcement community tasked with institutionalizing this effort.
Address the following in 1,000 words:
What are the challenges for federal, state, and local law enforcement in collecting intelligence information as it pertained to these two events? Explain.
What lessons were learned from these events with regards to intelligence collection and information-sharing? Explain.
What recommendations can you offer on how to create an information-sharing environment? Explain.
How would your recommendation effectively formalize multijurisdictional information sharing to counter some of existing challenges? Explain.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style
...
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Terrorism exists for various reasons. For some individuals, the issue of terrorism is rooted in a clash of ideology. Others contend that terrorism is a "clash of civilizations." (Fiala, 2007, p. 165).
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Terrorism exists for various reasons. For some individuals, the issue of terrorism is rooted in a clash of ideology. Others contend that terrorism is a "clash of civilizations." (Fiala, 2007, p. 165).
Terrorism exists for various reasons. For some individuals, the issue of terrorism is rooted in a clash of ideology. Others contend that terrorism is a "clash of civilizations." (Fiala, 2007, p. 165).
Bashar H. Malkawi, The Forum on National Security LawBashar H. Malkawi
The National Security Law Brief is excited to publish the second issue of the Forum on National Security Law. This issue, completed with the help and support of the Volume IX editorial board, is a project designed to increase the Brief’s scope by providing an opportunity for practitioners and students alike to explore debates in national security law and policy through short, topical pieces.
ANSWER EACH QUESTION 100 WORDS MIN EACH1. The terrorist .docxSHIVA101531
**ANSWER EACH QUESTION 100 WORDS MIN EACH**
1. The terrorist organizations are more likely to obtain and use a biological weapons (BW) than a nuclear weapon. Col Alfred F. Abramson III stated that both civilian and military sources foresee that over the next decade the threat from proliferation of BW will increase significantly (2012). In my opinion, BW are more dangerous than nuclear weapons because they can persist and spread through a population. BW are easy to hide and difficult to detect such as plague and anthrax. Biological weapons include any microorganism that can cause illness or death. These agents include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and toxins cultured from living organisms. They are invisible, odorless, tasteless, and can be spread silently likely go unnoticed (Abramson, 2012). Person may not experience symptoms immediately after being exposed to the agents and each agent has a different exposure period before infection. When use by terrorists it can be disseminate through a variety of means such as aerosol sprays or put into food or water. The devastating consequences of our current covid-19 pandemic for individuals, families, countries as whole offers vivid proof that microorganism could be just as destructive and terrifying; more so than the nuclear weapons. The threat of nuclear weapons by non-state actors remains low, it demands a considerable amount of time, skill sets, funding and specialized equipment or tools to handle these complex weapons (Abramson, 2012). BW possession by hostile states and terrorist groups represent one of the greatest security challenges facing the U.S. Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE). My prediction is that the modern BW can be so deadly that our immune system may response to them. From our current pandemic, developing a much more global governance of biosafety than exists at present is an urgent need for not just the U.S. government but for the international community.
2. The last major bioterrorism attack against the United States occurred in the chaotic weeks following 9/11; envelopes containing spores of Anthrax were sent around the country, killing five and sending more than a dozen into serious illness (Funk, 2018). While this was the last major attack of this kind, it certainly will not be the last, nor was it the first; the history of weaponizing biological agents stretches back to medieval times. There are four key factors in determining the effectiveness of a response to a biological attack. The first, speed of detection, deals with the government's ability to recognize an attack as such, and that it is not simply a natural outbreak of disease. The second, accuracy of identification, simply measures the accuracy with which investigators can identify what pathogen is in play. The third factor is the effectiveness of containing the contamination, while the fourth is neutralizing the effects of the pathogen (Abramson, 2012). In evaluating the possibility of terrorists using a biologic.
Conflicts Affecting Economic Trade Between the UnitedSta.docxmaxinesmith73660
Conflicts Affecting Economic Trade Between the UnitedStates and Mexico
Policy Paper Proposal
John Doe
GOVT 2305-2XXX Spring 2018
Dr. J. Mark Skorick
Word Count (206)
On January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) became law. NAFTA is an agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that allows free trade across its borders and brings economic growth between the three countries (Hymson et al. 220). The policy paper will speak specifically on the economic trade between the United States and Mexico. Currently, there are worries about the security of the United States border due to several detrimental matters that have occurred. Some major issues that have occurred since NAFTA became law include: drug smuggling by criminal cartels, human smuggling into the United States, money laundering and sex trafficking, to name a few (Cooper 471-2). While there are some risks that pose a threat to US border security, the United States has greatly benefited from the economic free trade with Mexico (Gallaher 331). Such benefits include: reduced costs of goods, increased job growth, and Mexico becoming one of the largest auto exporters to the United States (Gallaher 332). This policy paper will outline the advantages and disadvantages United States and Mexican foreign policy concerning economic trade policy. The paper will investigate various ways that both the United States and Mexico can improve the border’s security so economic trade can continue seamlessly.
Works Cited
COOPER, JAMES M. "The Rise of Private Actors along the United States-Mexico Border." Wisconsin International Law Journal, vol. 33, no. 3, Winter2015, pp. 470-511. EBSCOhost, dcccd.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.dcccd.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=113657684&site=ehost-live.
Gallaher, Carolyn. "Mexico, the Failed State Debate, and the Mérida Fix." Geographical Journal, vol. 182, no. 4, Dec. 2016, pp. 331-341. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1111/geoj.12166.
Hymson, Edward, et al. "Increasing Benefits and Reducing Harm Caused by the North American Free Trade Agreement." Southern Law Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, Fall2009, pp. 219-243. EBSCOhost, dcccd.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.dcccd.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=48238274&site=ehost-live.
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Strengthening the United States Cybersecurity Relationship with China
Policy Paper Project
Jane Doe
GOVT 2305-2XXX
Dr. J. Mark Skorick
Spring 2018
Word Count (1636)
The United States and China are intense competitors for global dominance. The U.S. and China are the two largest economies in the world and the two nations are in constant economic competition. The two nations also compete politically and ideologically, with China being a communist state with harsh restrictions on freedom of speech and the U.S. being a representative democracy with strict protections for freedom of speech. As China seeks to surpass the United States in economic.
Each question should be done on a separate word document, with referwildmandelorse
Each question should be done on a separate word document, with references.
Question 1
Revelations about the collection of vast amounts of data on telephone and computer use by the National Security Agency (NSA) have raised concerns about the threat to privacy. At the same time, many private companies collect extensive information on computer users. Read Craig Mundie (2014) "
Privacy
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pragmatism: A
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focus on data use, not data collection (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
." (right-click to open in new window)Â
Foreign Affairs,
Mar.-Apr. 2014. Retrieved from Columbia College online library,
Global Issues in Context
database. Look for a copy in
Files
Also, take a look at this one page brief by the
National Review (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
on the unmasking of U.S. Citizens. Does this review give you a reason for heartburn over not just the unmasking, but then leaking to the press? Click on the National Review link or see in course materials Unit 4. For background on the legal requirements of NSA unmasking and the 702 warrants see Hirsch and Maxey (March 24, 2017).
What are the arguments for changing the way we think about privacy in the modern world?
What concerns do you have about the extent to which government and corporations store and use information collected from citizens to spy on those same citizens? What benefits do you see?
References
Hirsch, S. and Maxey, L., (March 24, 2017). "Unmasking of U.S. Citizens in NSA Intercepts," The Cipher Brief. Retrieved from
https://www.thecipherbrief.com/article/exclusive/north-america/unmasking-us-citizens-found-nsa-intercepts-1091 (Links to an external site.)
Question 2
Watch the Frontline episode “Top Secret America: 9/11 to the Boston Bombings” that recounts a history of American intelligence efforts since 9/11. The program touches on many highly controversial intelligence issues including the justification for the Iraq War, the use of rendition and torture to gather intelligence, the use of drone weapons, broad surveillance of telephone and computer communications, widespread use of license plate and facial recognition technology, and camera surveillance. There has been a substantial investment in intelligence capabilities to conduct the War on Terror and prevent terrorist attacks. Is this effort relevant today?
Please address the following questions with brief answers (about 150 to 200 words):
Write using third person perspective
Justify using authoritative sources (peer review journals, published sources, FBI, etc.)
What questions does “Top Secret America” raise about U.S. intelligence gathering?
Is the gathering of intelligence infringing on civil liberties? Justify your answer.
Is the intelligence effort making America safe? Justify your answer.
Are these efforts relevant today?
Video
Frontline (2013). ...
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ECON 202 Written Assignment
Due April 28th Submitted through Blackboard
Topic: You can choose a business or industry that has been impacted by COVID 19. I want you to write a 2 page paper on how you think the pandemic has effected the business and the impact on society. I want you to relate the topic to the economic effects on the society. This will require you to use the terms we have learned and relate the economic principles we have studied in class.
When I say 2 pages I MEAN content of 2 pages. Do not put your name, class section, or any other info at the top or bottom of the page. I will know who it is when you submit it in blackboard, but, if you want to put that information on your paper, Do A Title Page! Use double spacing and a font of 14 for your paper.
The rubric is:
Economic termsuse a minimum of 15 @ 2points each 30 points
Length of paper minimum of 2 pages, 5 paragraphs 10 points
Content of paper is your paper logical, did you present an
Economic position, is it relevant to society? 10 points
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The Cyber Domain
Metcalf, Andy, USMC;Scott, Dan
Marine Corps Gazette; Aug 2015; 99, 8; ProQuest
pg. 57
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Cyber Espionage: The Silent Crime of Cyberspace
Virginia Greiman
Boston University, Boston, USA
[email protected]
Abstract: In recent years, the disclosure of secrets through cyber infiltration of America’s largest intelligence organization,
the National Security Agency (NSA), has raised the fears of veteran intelligence officials and close allies around the globe that
no institution or government is secure from those who roam the discrete halls of cyberspace. Although espionage has existed
since before the days of the Greek mythological Trojan horse, no one could have envisioned the sophisticated use of
espionage in today’s networked world. Espionage has been used for political and military intelligence and economic and
industrial pursuits with a lack of understanding of all of the impacts on our daily lives. In the context of foreign or international
law, espionage is sometimes characterized as lawless, without controls or regulation, and it rarely distinguishes between
economic and security based cyber espionage. Through empirical analysis this paper explores the treatment of espionage
under various legal systems including those countries and regions considered the most advanced at cyber espionage, the
United States, the United Kingdom, Russia and China. To provide greater insight into the different perspectives of cyber
espionage from a legal standpoint, this paper distinguishes the law of national intelligence collection from the cr ...
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Learning Objectives
• Review the ideological and financial obstacles to criminal justice system reform.
• Analyze the disconnect between popular assumptions and scientific evidence about crime.
• Analyze evidence-driven crime-control strategies in contemporary America.
• Understand options to reform to the criminal justice system in contemporary America.
• Contrast retributivism and restorative justice as guiding principles for criminal justice.
• Articulate the critical role of interdisciplinary approaches to criminal justice system reform.
Reducing Crime and Reforming
the Criminal Justice System
10
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Section 10.1 The Challenge of the Status Quo CHAPTER 10
In August of 2010, after serving nearly 10 years in prison for two bank robberies, Lance
Brown walked out of a North Carolina prison a free man. Since his release he has been
struggling with poverty and homelessness and was forced out of a homeless shelter for
fighting with another patron. In April of 2012, Brown approached his parole officer and
asked what he needed to do to get put back in prison! His parole officer referred him to
a series of agencies and support services that Brown did not pursue. Instead, he walked
into the local courthouse in Columbus Georgia and threatened to kill the president of the
United States. However, officers did not believe that Brown’s threats were credible and
thus there were no consequences. Apparently frustrated, Brown exited the courthouse
and promptly threw a brick through the glass front door of the courthouse. Brown was
held in jail for 9 months awaiting trial. At trial he was sentenced to 1 month in jail and
3 years probation for malicious mischief. In court, Brown noted that his behavior would
result in shelter in a facility in which at least, “someone’s going to offer me a sandwich
and drink” (Associated Press, 2012, p. 1).
Many experts believe that the problem of crime in America is grounded in larger issues
of social structural marginality. Thus, issues like the economy, poverty, health care, and
education may be central in an encompassing crime-control strategy.
10.1 The Challenge of the Status Quo
One of the paramount challenges in criminology is developing systematic, evidence-driven and practical public policies to address the crime problem. However, pub-lic policy does not exist in a vacuum; developing, implementing, and evaluating
cost-effective and pragmatic crime-control policies is only part of the challenge. Many
experts highlight that changes in criminal justice policy include a series of obstacles. There
are ideological barriers to change given America’s historic support of “tough on crime”
policies. There are individuals and industries that benefit from the criminal justice system
in its existing form. And individuals and groups reap massive profits from committing
crime in America an ...
A paper detailing the need to involve the military in disaster management situations. A review of existing legislation and current practice in the United States.
Consider the following quote by the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenst.docxzollyjenkins
Consider the following quote by the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, who believed that thought without language was impossible: “The limits of my language are the limits of my life.” For more information on Wittgenstein and his analysis on the importance of language, watch the video
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 – 1951) The Limits of Language
.
Please respond to the following:
Examine whether it is possible to think without using language.
If you believe it is possible, describe the primary ways in which a person might enact so-called languageless thinking.
If you believe it is not possible, describe what you foresee as major problems with "languageless" thinking.
.
Consider the following questions as you review 1. Is the conten.docxzollyjenkins
Consider the following questions as you review:
1. Is the content of the presentaiton clear? Is there a clear focus?
2. Is the presentation supported with evidence?
3. Does the presentation have a coherent structure? If it is a podcast or video clip, are the transitions effective? If it is an infographic, or opinion letter, is there a progression of ideas?
4. What is the presenter doing particularly well? What do they still have to work on to make the presentation better?
Finish it by today
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Consider the discussion in Texass Shift from Blue to Red Informs 2.docxzollyjenkins
Consider the discussion in "Texas's Shift from Blue to Red Informs 2014 Races." The "red-blue" debate in Texas is essentially an issue of party realignment. The transformation of Texas from a one-party Democratic state to that of essentially a one-party Republican state occurred over several years in which there was a convergence of many different factors, including economics,demographics, trends in national politics, and the role of key political actors. For those predicting the possibility of Texas becoming a "blue" state with the resurgence of the Democratic Party, what lessons might be drawn from the Republican realignment that produced the party's current domination of the state government and many local governments throughout Texas?
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Consider the different views of happiness discussed in Chapter 12, i.docxzollyjenkins
Consider the different views of happiness discussed in Chapter 12, including Hedonism, Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Buddhism. Which of these views of happiness seems most life-denying? Which seems most life-affirming? Explain your reasoning in each case.
Review “Strategies for Dealing with Death” (Chapter 14) and “Hedonism,” “Epicureanism,” “Stoicism,” and “Buddhism” (Chapter 12).
.
Consider some of your primary interests (hobbies, favorite media, pr.docxzollyjenkins
Consider some of your primary interests (hobbies, favorite media, preferable activities). How did you develop an interest in these things? What experiences helped you develop an interest? Did you have any mentors or guides who aided the process? What would you do to introduce someone to similar interest?
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consider how time series analysis can be applied.a. Research.docxzollyjenkins
consider how time series analysis can be applied.
a. Research completed research
studies
that have used time series analysis.
b. Provide a brief summary that includes the type of study, its purpose, and its final conclusions.
c. Based on your research-based knowledge, provide your evaluation on the role of time series analysis in the study's outcome.
d. Provide an APA formatted reference and a .pdf of the study.
Note: Paraphrase, cite, and reference per APA.
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Consider Lydia’s and John’s cognitive and physical limitations as .docxzollyjenkins
Consider Lydia’s and John’s cognitive and physical limitations as well as their social support. If you were presenting this case to a team of other human services providers, what developmental theories, concepts, and principles help explain this case?
What other information might you need to fully evaluate the situation in which Lydia and John live?
If you were the protective service worker, what are the options for this couple? Identify several feasible plans with explanation and support from a source of information. Include the risks and benefits of each option. Then, identify what your final recommendation would be and why.
Case Study
Lydia and John were a couple in their nineties who lived in their own home and had been married over sixty years. Both were confused and forgetful. They had two sons who were in their seventies and lived in nearby towns. One son was estranged from them. The other was somewhat involved in their lives, but he had a mentally ill wife and health problems of his own to deal with. The couple first came to the attention of a protective service worker when John was hospitalized after a fall. When left on her own, Lydia’s confusion became more pronounced. A referral was made for home care services, but, when a worker went out to assess the couple, their son was present and refused services. Based on concerns of benign neglect, a protective services report was issued. A caseworker investigated and substantiated the report, citing the son’s interference with services and the couple’s own inability to provide adequate care for each other. The protective services worker found both John and Lydia to be very forgetful and somewhat confused, though Lydia was more impaired. Due to their increased physical frailty, they had been using only the first floor of their home. Since the bedrooms and bathroom were upstairs, the living arrangement presented several problems for the couple. Lydia had a regular bed, but John was sleeping on a cot. The low height of the cot caused him to lose his balance easily, resulting in several falls. Since there was no toilet downstairs, they were using a bucket in the kitchen and emptying it outside. They were unable to maintain their home and conditions became unsanitary. The son tried to help, but he had his own limitations. The elderly couple was well able to afford assistance, but they did not want to spend the money. Furthermore, even though the son who helped with paying the bills was not taking advantage of his parents financially, he was obviously concerned with “preserving his inheritance.” Meanwhile, John and Lydia were extremely conservative in terms of how they chose to spend their money; they insisted they could not afford help.
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Consider how classification can be applied.a. Research compl.docxzollyjenkins
Consider how classification can be applied.
a. Research completed research
studies
that have used classification.
b. Provide a brief summary that includes the type of study, its purpose, and its final conclusions.
c. Based on your research-based knowledge, provide your evaluation on the role of classification in the study's outcome.
d. Provide an APA formatted reference and a
.pdf
of the study.
Note: Paraphrase, cite, and reference per APA.
.
Consider experienced nurses you know or imagine the qualities requir.docxzollyjenkins
Consider experienced nurses you know or imagine the qualities required of nurses to be efficient at accomplishing their daily work. How do these nurses plan and organize their daily assignments? How do the more experienced nurses interact with other members of the health care team? Identify and list several management skills that help nurses accomplish their work more efficiently.
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Consider Furo's transformation in A. Igoni Barrett's novel, Blackass. What did Furo transform out of (what was he?)? What did he transform into (what did he become?)? Did he transform into a white man? Or did he transform into something else? Did he perhaps transform into something other than human? Think critically before responding, and provide evidence from the text to support your claim, and try to answer the questions: What was Furo prior to his transformation? What did he become after his transformation?
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Foreign Affairs,
Mar.-Apr. 2014. Retrieved from Columbia College online library,
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When I say 2 pages I MEAN content of 2 pages. Do not put your name, class section, or any other info at the top or bottom of the page. I will know who it is when you submit it in blackboard, but, if you want to put that information on your paper, Do A Title Page! Use double spacing and a font of 14 for your paper.
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Cyber Espionage: The Silent Crime of Cyberspace
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Boston University, Boston, USA
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no institution or government is secure from those who roam the discrete halls of cyberspace. Although espionage has existed
since before the days of the Greek mythological Trojan horse, no one could have envisioned the sophisticated use of
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industrial pursuits with a lack of understanding of all of the impacts on our daily lives. In the context of foreign or international
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economic and security based cyber espionage. Through empirical analysis this paper explores the treatment of espionage
under various legal systems including those countries and regions considered the most advanced at cyber espionage, the
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Learning Objectives
• Review the ideological and financial obstacles to criminal justice system reform.
• Analyze the disconnect between popular assumptions and scientific evidence about crime.
• Analyze evidence-driven crime-control strategies in contemporary America.
• Understand options to reform to the criminal justice system in contemporary America.
• Contrast retributivism and restorative justice as guiding principles for criminal justice.
• Articulate the critical role of interdisciplinary approaches to criminal justice system reform.
Reducing Crime and Reforming
the Criminal Justice System
10
coL82305_10_c10_307-338.indd 307 7/5/13 4:23 PM
Section 10.1 The Challenge of the Status Quo CHAPTER 10
In August of 2010, after serving nearly 10 years in prison for two bank robberies, Lance
Brown walked out of a North Carolina prison a free man. Since his release he has been
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fighting with another patron. In April of 2012, Brown approached his parole officer and
asked what he needed to do to get put back in prison! His parole officer referred him to
a series of agencies and support services that Brown did not pursue. Instead, he walked
into the local courthouse in Columbus Georgia and threatened to kill the president of the
United States. However, officers did not believe that Brown’s threats were credible and
thus there were no consequences. Apparently frustrated, Brown exited the courthouse
and promptly threw a brick through the glass front door of the courthouse. Brown was
held in jail for 9 months awaiting trial. At trial he was sentenced to 1 month in jail and
3 years probation for malicious mischief. In court, Brown noted that his behavior would
result in shelter in a facility in which at least, “someone’s going to offer me a sandwich
and drink” (Associated Press, 2012, p. 1).
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consider how time series analysis can be applied.a. Research.docxzollyjenkins
consider how time series analysis can be applied.
a. Research completed research
studies
that have used time series analysis.
b. Provide a brief summary that includes the type of study, its purpose, and its final conclusions.
c. Based on your research-based knowledge, provide your evaluation on the role of time series analysis in the study's outcome.
d. Provide an APA formatted reference and a .pdf of the study.
Note: Paraphrase, cite, and reference per APA.
.
Consider Lydia’s and John’s cognitive and physical limitations as .docxzollyjenkins
Consider Lydia’s and John’s cognitive and physical limitations as well as their social support. If you were presenting this case to a team of other human services providers, what developmental theories, concepts, and principles help explain this case?
What other information might you need to fully evaluate the situation in which Lydia and John live?
If you were the protective service worker, what are the options for this couple? Identify several feasible plans with explanation and support from a source of information. Include the risks and benefits of each option. Then, identify what your final recommendation would be and why.
Case Study
Lydia and John were a couple in their nineties who lived in their own home and had been married over sixty years. Both were confused and forgetful. They had two sons who were in their seventies and lived in nearby towns. One son was estranged from them. The other was somewhat involved in their lives, but he had a mentally ill wife and health problems of his own to deal with. The couple first came to the attention of a protective service worker when John was hospitalized after a fall. When left on her own, Lydia’s confusion became more pronounced. A referral was made for home care services, but, when a worker went out to assess the couple, their son was present and refused services. Based on concerns of benign neglect, a protective services report was issued. A caseworker investigated and substantiated the report, citing the son’s interference with services and the couple’s own inability to provide adequate care for each other. The protective services worker found both John and Lydia to be very forgetful and somewhat confused, though Lydia was more impaired. Due to their increased physical frailty, they had been using only the first floor of their home. Since the bedrooms and bathroom were upstairs, the living arrangement presented several problems for the couple. Lydia had a regular bed, but John was sleeping on a cot. The low height of the cot caused him to lose his balance easily, resulting in several falls. Since there was no toilet downstairs, they were using a bucket in the kitchen and emptying it outside. They were unable to maintain their home and conditions became unsanitary. The son tried to help, but he had his own limitations. The elderly couple was well able to afford assistance, but they did not want to spend the money. Furthermore, even though the son who helped with paying the bills was not taking advantage of his parents financially, he was obviously concerned with “preserving his inheritance.” Meanwhile, John and Lydia were extremely conservative in terms of how they chose to spend their money; they insisted they could not afford help.
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Consider how classification can be applied.a. Research compl.docxzollyjenkins
Consider how classification can be applied.
a. Research completed research
studies
that have used classification.
b. Provide a brief summary that includes the type of study, its purpose, and its final conclusions.
c. Based on your research-based knowledge, provide your evaluation on the role of classification in the study's outcome.
d. Provide an APA formatted reference and a
.pdf
of the study.
Note: Paraphrase, cite, and reference per APA.
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Consider experienced nurses you know or imagine the qualities requir.docxzollyjenkins
Consider experienced nurses you know or imagine the qualities required of nurses to be efficient at accomplishing their daily work. How do these nurses plan and organize their daily assignments? How do the more experienced nurses interact with other members of the health care team? Identify and list several management skills that help nurses accomplish their work more efficiently.
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Consider Furos transformation in A. Igoni Barretts novel, Blackass.docxzollyjenkins
Consider Furo's transformation in A. Igoni Barrett's novel, Blackass. What did Furo transform out of (what was he?)? What did he transform into (what did he become?)? Did he transform into a white man? Or did he transform into something else? Did he perhaps transform into something other than human? Think critically before responding, and provide evidence from the text to support your claim, and try to answer the questions: What was Furo prior to his transformation? What did he become after his transformation?
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consider a solution of Al(no3)3 in water. A)what ion pairs would be .docxzollyjenkins
consider a solution of Al(no3)3 in water. A)what ion pairs would be expected to form? write thier formulas B) would the activity of al3 be great or less than molar concentration? explain! C) as the solution is dilutes with water, how does the activity of al3+ ion change with respect to molar concentration? explain!
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consider a work of art (film, song, painting, play, novel, nonfictio.docxzollyjenkins
consider a work of art (film, song, painting, play, novel, nonfiction work) with a nature theme. Analyze the attitude toward nature that the work of art supports. Use many details to support and illustrate your point.
I. Choose an artwork with a nature theme.
II. Identify the attitude toward nature the work supports.
III. Provide details and examples to support the argument.
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Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news.docxzollyjenkins
Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news. In a few sentences, describe a way that a past historical event could inform your understanding of the recent event. Briefly describe a strategy for how you could be conscious of presentism (the use of modern values to interpret past events) in the study of those past events.
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Consider a community that you are familiar with. What issuesthre.docxzollyjenkins
Consider a community that you are familiar with. What issues
threaten the ability for that community to thrive? (Links to an external site.)
Refer to the sample topics page to help choose an issue, if you need some guidance. You will be providing context/background for the topic as well as evaluating strategies, models, programs, or initiatives associated with it. Do these strategies or programs work? Examine the challenges and successes. Develop an argument for "best practices or solutions". the issue can be related to these -
Suggested Paper Ideas:
Cosmopolis: local cultures, globalization, diaspora
Cultural, heritage (or traditional) preservation
Architectural erasure & preservation of communities, landscape, communities
The meaning of cultural sustainability and sustainable heritage development
Belonging and identity: their environmental, economic, and social significance
Changing patterns and cultures of consumption
Women and men, children and the elderly, families and sustainability
Cultural dimensions of childbearing and population growth
Cultural tourism & impacts to local economy
Indigenous peoples: self-government, self-management, and cultural autonomy
Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices of sustainability: broadening the scope of valid knowledge
Equity, Diversity, & Social Justice
Gender and sustainability
Poverty and its eradication
Health in its environmental, cultural, economic, and social contexts (social determinants of health)
Prison System & Recidivism
Environmental preservation -land, culture, identity
Urbanization and the sustainability of human settlement & gentrification
Self -determination & cooperative economics
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Connect the story of Pinocchio with the characteristics of Italian n.docxzollyjenkins
Connect the story of Pinocchio with the characteristics of Italian nationalism. How does the story reflect Italian culture? Describe how the original story differs from what you expected.
How Giuseppe Verdi's Music Helped Bring Italy Together" opens in a new window
, via
BBC
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/books/review/pinocchio-carlo-collodi-lorenzini.html
2 paragraphs
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Consent, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication can be tr.docxzollyjenkins
Consent, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication can be tricky concepts in the profession of counseling particularly when working with minors. FIRST, define each term. SECOND, review the two vignettes below address points A and B below. I expect you all to have healthy debate around these issues.
You may need to review laws in the state where you hope to practice as the "age of consent" may vary by state based on the chronological age of the child and/or the reason why they are seeking treatment.
1. Susie (16-years-old) and Susie’s parents came in to discuss treatment with LMFT Mark. LMFT Mark reviewed his standard informed consent with both Susie and her parents, including a section on confidentiality which briefly mentioned reasons for a breach of confidentiality including “harm to self.” After the third session, Susie admitted to LMFT Mark that she was sexually active with a few different people in her high school, and that she smoked marijuana on weekends. LMFT Mark determined that this did not rise to the level of “harm to self” worthy of a breach of confidentiality but instead he would work with her clinically. After the fifth session, she told LMFT Mark that she had been “cutting” but never near an artery. LMFT Mark again determined not to breach confidentiality. After the seventh session, Susie told LMFT Mark that she had been drinking heavily, and had started blacking out at parties, waking up in strange beds (clearly having had sexual intercourse). LMFT Mark decided to tell Susie’s parents about the drinking and blackouts.
2. LMFT Mable has been seeing Davey (5-years-old) for almost a year. Throughout the treatment, Davey has talked about his relationship with his parents and how their divorce makes him sad. Davey has indicated that while he loves his Mom, he likes spending time with his Dad more because his Dad doesn’t yell at him as much and Mom seems to always “be out.” Recently, Mom has called LMFT Mable and asked for a copy of Davey’s file so she can “use it in the custody battle.” LMFT Mable is not sure whether she is legally mandated to turn over the file to Mom. Also, she recently received a subpoena from Dad’s attorney for Davey’s file. LMFT Mable is not sure if she can legally or clinically should turn over the files.
A. Discuss whether or not, in your opinion, the therapist’s conduct is appropriate in the context of any and all laws, regulations, and ethical standards that may apply.
B. Explore any other options that are available to the therapist and any potential consequences of those options. Indicate what you believe to be the best course of action, in light of the applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
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Connecting Knowledge with Research in Case StudiesTolulope Mos.docxzollyjenkins
Connecting Knowledge with Research in Case Studies
Tolulope Moses
6200 WEEK 8 Assignment
Connecting Knowledge with Research in Case Studies
Introduction
One of the core elements of social work is the comprehensive assessment of a situation in a case which aids in developing effective interventions. In this regard, the understanding and application of knowledge are imperative in making the most profound decisions. In cases involving adolescents, among the most important knowledge is that on human behavior and social environment which is described as understanding how people relate to their environment including social interactions and relationships. According to Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman (2016), it is important to set realistic goals with the client consistent with the needs and requirements while applying obtained knowledge to implement the developed interventions. This paper entails a case study on Eboni Logan, proposed goals, and relating it with a peer-reviewed article.
Eboni Logan Case
The case used in this project is that of Eboni Logan, a 16-year-old biracial African American/Caucasian female who is two months pregnant. Eboni lives with her mother Darlene, and grandmother, May. She has been working at a fast food restaurant for 10 hours per week. Eboni has a boyfriend named Darian with whom they have been engaging in sexual activities without contraceptives. Both Eboni and Darian have no criminal records nor do they manifest alcohol or drug abuse although they take these elements occasionally. While Eboni’s mother works as an administrative assistant at a local manufacturing company, her father is a mechanic who supports Ebony through social and financial wellbeing. Eboni has recently learned she is pregnant, an aspect that introduces a number of problems for her and the social environment.
Case Problems
The case problems involve Eboni’s pregnancy. First, all her social environment including the grandmother and mother are upset with the situation. Her mother in particular hurled insults while calling her a slut. Her father was also upset although he agreed to provide her with a place to stay. The first challenge in this regard entails the broken relationship with her social environment and especially her mother. The second challenge is that Darian, who is the child’s father, states that he is not ready to support the baby and although he has not mentioned it explicitly, he prefers an abortion which Eboni does not want. The issue in this regard is how Eboni will nature her pregnancy and the baby yet she is still an adolescent and at school which might be forced to terminate for the moment. In addition, it may be worrying about how she will live with her father and stepmother considering the situation.
Goals
The goals, in this case, are informed by the above-identified problems and Eboni as the main client in the situation. The first goal would entail re-establishing the relationship with her social environme.
Conjecture Every card that has an even number on one side is .docxzollyjenkins
Conjecture: Every card that has an even number on one side is red
on the other side.
Which cards does one have to turn over to find out whether the
conjecture is true?
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 1
Every card has a colour on one side and a number on the other.
Is this a valid inference?
Premise: Every person at the party was a twentysomething.
Conclusion: Every person at the party who was wearing a jacket was
a twentysomething.
Valid! Not valid!
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 2
13: Everything
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Tom Donaldson
Things to be getting on with
• Take it easy – relax after the midterm.
• There will be an assignment next week.
PHIL 110; Spring 2019; Lecture 13 4
1: Beyond Statement
Logic
Beyond Statement Logic
• There are certain inferences which cannot be adequately
evaluated using the tools we’ve discussed so far.
• Let’s look at some examples.
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 6
Tense Logic
Premise: Ashni will swim and Ben will swim, but Ashni won’t
swim while Ben swims.
Conclusion: Either Ashni will swim and then Ben will, or Ben will
swim and then Ashni will.
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 7
Deontic Logic
Premise: You may have coffee.
Premise: You may have tea.
Conclusion: You may have coffee and tea.
Premise: C
Premise: T
Conclusion: (C & T)
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 8
The Logic of Quantification
Premise: Every dog is a mammal.
Premise: Fido is a dog.
Conclusion: Fido is a mammal.
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 9
We’ll focus on the logic of quantification …
• Tense isn’t relevant in (pure) mathematics.
• Deontic notions (such as obligation and permission) are also not
relevant.
• But “every” is everywhere in mathematics!
• Every natural number has a unique prime factorization.
• Every polynomial of degree three has a real root.
• Every polynomial is differentiable.
• The negation of an “every” statement is equivalent to a “some”
statement.
• So we’ll focus on “every” and “some”.
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 10
2: Introducing “Every”
Universal Generalizations
Universal generalizations in English often contain the word “every”, or
“everything” or “everyone”, or “any”, or “all”:
• Every whale is a mammal.
• Everything is broken.
• All dogs are hairy.
But there are exceptions:
• Dogs have four legs.
• A bear is a mammal.
• Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 12
The Need for Symbols
Compare:
• A bear is a mammal.
• A bear goes through my trash can every night.
As we said earlier in the term, English is extremely complicated, so
in logic we need to use artificial symbols instead.
We won’t introduce any new symbols today, however.
PHIL 110; Spring 2020; Lecture 15 13
Strict vs. Loose
• There are two sorts of universal generalization – strict and loose.
• Strict: “Every single dog without exception is a mammal.”
• Loose: “Dogs have four legs.”
• A s.
Congress and the Presidency An Unequal RelationshipThe .docxzollyjenkins
Congress and the Presidency: An Unequal Relationship?
"The tyranny of the legislature is really the danger most to be feared, and will continue to be so for many years to come. The tyranny of the executive power will come in its turn, but at a more distant period."
- Thomas Jefferson
In 1783 American colonists, defying incredible odds, had just beaten the United Kingdom, western hemisphere's preeminent power, in the
American War for Independence
. (NPS.gov, n.d.) Now, these thirteen colonies, saddled with a new governmental charter, the onerous
Articles of Confederation
, sought to chart their own, independent path. (Gilderlehrman, n.d.) As a result, in 1787 disgruntled colonists sent delegates to Philadelphia in order to revise the dysfunctional Articles of Confederation. Yet, in a radical departure, most delegates decided not to amend the current constitution, but instead to craft a new Constitution. (OConnor & Sabato, 2019)
During the four month Constitutional Convention the delegates readily agreed upon James Madison’s basic premise of a new, United States government delineated along three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. That said, most delegates envisioned a strong legislative body and a weak executive office. (Maier, 2011)
Today, many historians and political scientists argue that the institution of the presidency has dramatically increased in power since the end of WWII at the expense of Congress.
This notion of a modern, expansive presidential power, stands in steadied contrast to Congress’ Constitutional ability to “check” the executive branch.
The U.S Congress has three, broad powers that, as per the founding fathers, act as a “check” against the executive branch:
Lawmaking Power. Only Congress can propose and pass legislation.
An example of Congress’s lawmaking function is the
Declaration of War with Japan of 1941
. More information about Congress’s ability to declare war can be found on the official
House of Representatives’ website
.
Budgetary Power. Only Congress has the authority to pass and fund the federal budget. Whereas the president request monies for the federal bureaucracies, Congress actually controls the purse strings.
An example of Congress’s budgetary function is the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974
. More information about the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 can be found on the official
House of Representatives’ website
.
Oversight Power. As per Whitehouse.gov, “Oversight of the executive branch is an important Congressional check on the President’s power and a balance against his discretion in implementing laws and making regulations. A major way that Congress conducts oversight is through hearings. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs are both devoted to overseeing and reforming government operations, and each committee conducts oversight in its policy area.” (Whitehouse, .
Congratulations! The members of the United Nations found great value.docxzollyjenkins
Congratulations! The members of the United Nations found great value in the two analyses you provided. They are now asking you to develop a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the four most critical threats to the global environment. They are listed in the table below.
Energy sources
Civil war
Globalization
Poor health of entire populations
Lack of educational opportunities
Cultural taboos
Inappropriate uses of technology
Climate change
To complete this task, you must do the following:
Step I. Narrow the List from Eight to the Four Most Critical Threats
To complete this step, complete the following tasks in order:
Review research on each of the eight threats listed in the table.
Determine what you believe to be the current and potential future impacts of each threat on the global environment.
Choose the four threats that you see as the most critical by considering which pose the greatest or most immediate risk to us.
Step II. Create the PowerPoint Presentation
The completed version of this presentation will include a minimum of
19 slides.
Your audience consists of the United Nations General Assembly.
PPT Content and Structure
1.
A Title Slide
: Include your name, course title, current date, and the name of your instructor.
2.
An Introduction Slide
: List the four threats you chose, and in the Notes section offer a brief narrative justifying these choices
3.
Body Slides:
The slide content is listed in the outline below. For each body slide you develop, please include a paragraph in the Notes section explaining how the details you have provided in the slide are pertinent to the United Nations’ discussion on selecting and prioritizing goals.
I.
For your first threat
(this is the threat you consider to be the greatest risk/highest priority)
a. One slide on a brief history and assessment of the threat
b. One slide on the countries most affected by the threat, and how those countries are affected (please give examples)
c. One slide on the effects of this threat on the world population as a whole
d. One slide including a chart, graph, or compelling visual that relates to the content you present in body slides a–c
II.
For your second threat (this is the threat you consider to be the second greatest risk/second highest priority)
One slide on a brief history and assessment of the threat
One slide on the countries most affected by the threat, and how those countries are affected (please give examples)
One slide on the effects of this threat on the world population as a whole
One slide including a chart, graph, or compelling visual that relates to the content you present in body slides a–c
III.
For your third threat (this is the threat you consider to be the third greatest threat/highest priority)
a. One slide on a brief history and assessment of the threat
b. One slide on the countries most affected by the threat, and how those countries are affected (please give examples)
c. One .
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
For Kim Woods OnlyAssignment 2 Intelligence Gathering.docx
1. ******For Kim Woods Only*****
Assignment 2: Intelligence Gathering
After terrorists attacked the United States on 9/11, the US
government implemented the USA Patriot Act, designed to
gather intelligence and prevent future terror attacks on the
United States. The USA Patriot Act reduced restrictions on law
enforcement agencies’ ability to monitor telephone
conversations, e-mail communications, and medical, financial,
and other records.
Additionally, the act eased restrictions on foreign intelligence
gathering within the United States; expanded the authority of
the secretary of the Treasury to regulate financial transactions,
particularly those involving foreign individuals and entities;
and broadened the discretion of law enforcement and
immigration authorities in detaining and deporting immigrants
suspected of terrorism-related acts.
However, critics of the USA Patriot Act opine that it is an
infringement on civil liberties and should be abolished.
Opponents of the law criticize the authorization of indefinite
detention of immigrants and search of a home or business
without the owner’s or the occupant’s permission or knowledge.
The USA Patriot Act also expanded the use of National Security
Letters, which allows the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
to tap telephone calls, e-mail, and financial records without a
court order, and expanded access to business records, including
library and financial records. Since its passage, several legal
issues have been brought against the act, and federal courts
have ruled that a number of provisions in the USA Patriot Act
are unconstitutional.
Click
here
to access a film titled
Spying on the Home Front
. The film has five segments, totaling about one hour. This film
explores some of the controversies surrounding the USA Patriot
2. Act.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/video/flv/generic.html
?s=frol02p6d&continuous=1
Submission Details:
After watching all five segments of
Spying on the Home Front
, by
Saturday, June 11, 2016
, in a minimum of 250 words, post to the
Discussion Area
your response to the following:
What are the intelligence-gathering tools being used in the
United States to fight terrorism?
Is there adequate intelligence sharing between different law
enforcement agencies?
Do you think the USA Patriot Act is an effective tool for
fighting terrorism, or do you think it infringes on individual
civil liberties?
How have intelligence-sharing systems changed since 9/11?
Provide concrete examples that support your positions on each
of the above questions.
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Assignment 3: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Consider the following scenario:
A bomb has just exploded in a nuclear fuel storage facility in
Centervale. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is
worried because of the extremely high levels of radiation and
nuclear particulates contaminating air and water in Centervale.
Use the Argosy University online library resources and the
Internet to find examples of response plans to nuclear accidents.
Tasks:
Write a 2- to 3-page paper describing how you would respond to
this type of scenario? In your paper, focus on the following
points:
3. Which agencies would take the lead, and how would they
respond to a nuclear accident?
What type of interagency collaboration would be necessary to
effectively respond to a nuclear mishap?
What type of health risks would a nuclear mishap pose?
Your paper should be in APA format and double-spaced. The
font should be 12 point Times New Roman. Include citations of
your references.
Submission Details:
Save the paper as M1_A3_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
By
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
, submit your paper to the
M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox
.
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Assignment 1: First Responder Preparedness
During the terrorist attacks of 9/11, many agencies responded to
help the innocent victims caught in the twin towers of the World
Trade Center. Among the first responders were firefighters, law
enforcement personnel, and the US military.
Critics of the response say that rescue efforts could have been
better streamlined and coordinated. Some of the critics contend
that if firefighters had the proper communication equipment and
an incident command post (ICP) had been established quicker;
perhaps some more lives could have been saved.
After the horrific events of 9/11, a report titled "The 9/11
Commission Report" also came out suggesting that 9/11 could
have been prevented.
Refer to the
Webliography
for the complete report.
Tasks:
After reviewing the report and reflecting on the response by
4. first responders during 9/11, by
Saturday, June 18, 2016
, in a minimum of 250 words, post to the
Discussion Area
, your responses to the following:
What is an ICP and why is this important?
Could the events of 9/11 have been prevented?
Which agency do you think should lead the response to an event
like 9/11? Why would you choose the agency for this task?
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Assignment 2: Border Security and Technology
Consider the following scenario:
Today, law enforcement in the United States can use technology
and smart security to catch illegal immigrants trying to cross
the borders. Presently, various technologies are being used to
detect illegal immigrants.
Tasks:
Write a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the following:
Identify and discuss the various technologies currently being
employed by customs and border agents to detect illegal
immigrants. Explain the benefits of employing such
technologies.
Identify and discuss the current border patrol policies of the US
government.
Analyze the costs accrued to employ such technologies.
Explain how the effectiveness of border patrol is measured.
Describe the laws and regulations regarding immigration
enforcement.
Your paper should be in APA format and double-spaced. The
font should be 12 point Times New Roman. Include citations of
your references.
Submission Details:
Save the report as M2_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
By
5. Wednesday, June 22, 2016
, submit your report to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
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Assignment 1: Homeland Security Agencies
In the United States, there are several agencies responsible for
safeguarding homeland security. The mission of the Office of
Homeland Security is "to develop and coordinate the
implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure
the United States from terrorist threats or attacks" (Bush, n.d.).
In carrying out its mission, the Office of Homeland Security
coordinates the anti-terrorism efforts of over 40 federal
agencies.
Reference
:
Bush, G. W. (n.d.).
Securing the homeland strengthening the nation. Using
21st century technology to defend the homeland
. Retrieved from
http://georgewbush-
whitehouse.archives.gov/homeland/homeland_
security_book.html#8
Tasks:
By
Saturday, June 25, 2016
, in a minimum of 300 words, post to the
Discussion Area
your responses to the following:
Select two of the following agencies responsible for
safeguarding the homeland security, and describe what they do,
who runs them, where they are located, and how and when they
are involved in issues related to terrorism.
The Directorate for National Protection and Programs
6. The Directorate for Science and Technology
The Directorate for Management
The Office of Policy
Use the Argosy University online library resources for
information regarding something the agencies did. Discuss what
changes, if any, you would make in preventing and resolving
issues related to authority, jurisdiction, and ethics. Provide a
minimum of two sources on how your response would work.
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Assignment 2: LASA 1: Threat on Public Health
A war veteran discharged from active duty is unable to receive
the medical benefits that he believes he is entitled to. He also
faces problems in finding decent employment, but secures a
low-level, part-time position at a local water treatment plant in
a Centervale cleaning facility.
After several months on the job, with no benefits, he gets
depressed. He also starts questioning the reasons behind the
United States' military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. He
feels that the United States is not justified in going to war with
Afghanistan and Iraq. All these reasons increase his resentment
toward the United States and its foreign policies.
In an effort to “get back” at the United States, he decides to
attack the water company he works for, including the canals and
major water sources, such as the Colorado River. He plans to
contaminate the water so that it causes major health problems or
even death, thereby resulting in the destruction of US citizens.
In his mission to carry out the attack on the water treatment
facility, he decides to recruit another low-level coworker who,
he believes, will help him. He tells this coworker the details of
his plan, and the coworker initially agrees to help him. A few
days before the plan is to be carried out the coworker gets
nervous and notifies the local Centervale Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) office.
The director of the FBI assigns you to monitor the situation and
7. track the war veteran's behavior to prevent a domestic terror
attack. The Director expects a report on the disgruntled war
veteran along with the potential methods by which the attacks
on the water system might occur. Overall, your report should
help the city of Centervale prepare for this type of attack.
Instructions:
Your final APA-formatted report should be approximately 6–8
pages long. It should include a minimum of five reference
articles about water contamination or water accessibility at
local water treatment plants.
As you construct your report for the Director, take the following
items into consideration.
Examine the history and events that led to the creation of the
Department of Homeland Security. Discuss how history helps us
improve our responses for future events of a similar nature and
creates a sturdy foundation to handle new cases similar to the
attack this veteran was planning.
Compare and contrast your war veteran to the likes of Timothy
McVeigh, who was also a veteran responsible for blowing up
the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City on April 19,
1995.
Consider the threat that Transnational Organized Crime (TOC)
cells implanted on American soil have on national security.
Evaluate where and how the disgruntled war veteran might
acquire the resources necessary to launch an attack on the local
water treatment facility in Centervale keeping in mind that
Centervale is a town of seventy five thousand residents situated
outside a major metropolitan area of two million residents.
Consider the overarching mission, role, and function of the
Department of Homeland Security to protect the United States.
Using the available resources, create effective strategies to
verify the legitimacy of each potential terrorist resource without
violating the rights of Centervale's citizens.
Review the preparedness measures offered by the Department of
Homeland Security towards preparing the United Sates for
disasters by going to the website for the Federal Emergency
8. Management Agency (FEMA) at
http://www.fema.gov/
. You can find more specific information at
http://www.fema.gov/plan-prepare-mitigate
and/or
http://www.fema.gov/
response-recovery
. Select a preparedness measure and recommend how it might be
useful in helping Centervale prepare for an attack on public
health.
Submission Details:
Save the report as M3_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
By
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
, submit your paper to the
M3: Assignment 2 LASA 1 Dropbox
.
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Assignment 1: US Agencies in an Effort to Coordinate the
Government's Efforts against Terrorism
In the United States there are several agencies responsible for
helping keep the United States safe. Prominent among these
agencies include the Office of Operations Coordination and
Planning, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, the Transportation Security
Administration, the United States Customs and Border
Protection, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
In this assignment, you are required to analyze and examine two
of these agencies.
Submission Details:
By
Saturday, July 2, 2016
, in a minimum of 300 words, post to the
9. Discussion Area
your responses to the following:
What is the primary role and function of the following agencies:
The Office of Operations Coordination and Planning
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Transportation Security Administration
United States Customs and Border Protection
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Select two of the agencies given above. Describe what each
does, and then compare and contrast what they do differently.
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Assignment 2: Homeland Security Research
Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses
facial recognition technology and other security procedures to
track and monitor suspected terrorists, in an effort to prevent
future attacks on the Unites States. Facial recognition is one of
many security technologies currently being employed by the
TSA. This assignment requires you to discuss the use of
biometrics in security and the inherent ethical challenges.
Tasks:
Answer the following questions:
Analyze the effectiveness of the TSA as an enforcement
agency? How do you know TSA is effective for the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS)?
What are the benefits of employing technologies such as full-
body scanners, facial recognition, and sensors?
What is the cost to employ such technologies? Is it a means to
an end? Analyze what you have read so far and not what you
have watched on TV.
What one change would you implement effectively now?
Provide budget research and research analysis (Does your idea
make for safer air travel?). What would it cost, and can
terrorists defeat it?
10. Are civil liberties and security procedures at odds? Does more
security destroy freedoms? Can you somehow improve both in
order to live free and vibrant, yet have security from those who
want to harm the people?
Prepare a 2- to 3-page paper using APA format, double-spaced
Times New Roman, 12 point font. Include the questions or
scenario in your paper and citations of your references.
Submission Details:
Save the report as M4_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
By
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
, submit your report to the
M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox
.
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Assignment 1: LASA 2: Sleeper Cells
For the purpose of this LASA, a sleeper cell could be defined as
one or more individuals who are physically located in the
United States and are a part of a political movement against the
US ideology.
Consider the following scenario:
Three Afghanistan women are tired of being oppressed and look
more toward the Muslim religion for freedom. These three
women form an informal communication network with one
another and could be considered "sleepers." The three women
decide to create social unrest by taking radical steps of planning
three different terrorist attacks. The three women target the
East, West, and South Coasts of the U.S. respectively.
The women have very different backgrounds. The first woman is
the first Muslim elected to Congress and plans to attack the
Congressional building targeting the men in power. The second
woman is a former military Explosive Ordinance Disposal
(EOD) team member and plans to use her expertise to blow up
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The third woman works in a
11. child day care facility next to the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. Her target is the
day care facility, aiming to create a scene of fear and terror by
killing innocent children.
The three women have been communicating via phone; however,
their plan gets intercepted by the security agencies. The Patriot
Act provides the authority to various federal agencies to include
the National Security Agency (NSA) that can now monitor and
track the plots made by the women.
The NSA director has tasked you to monitor the situation and
coordinate an appropriate response to their threats. A formal
presentation on the group's activities and potential targets is
necessary toward the development of an appropriate response.
Instructions:
The following are the criteria for the 12- to 15-slide Microsoft
PowerPoint presentation. Be sure to use the Argosy University
online library resources and other online resources in addition
to your text as references to complete this project. Include a
title slide to introduce your presentation and a references slide
at the end. The body of the presentation should be of 12- to 15-
slides.
Tasks:
Research the topic,
Women and Terrorism in the United States
. Develop a profile for sympathizers, and discuss where female
terrorists are common and what other roles females from nations
who support terrorism may play in terrorist operations in the
United States.
Consider the components of the critical infrastructure and
associated threat assessment risk management procedures.
Develop a plan that would include all the necessary agencies to
respond to this type of coordinated attack.
Research and estimate the cost to combat this threat along with
the necessary interagency coordination to foil this plot.
Analyze the implications of these terrorist attacks on public
health from the initial responses to their overall management.
12. Propose an appropriate action plan and a recovery plan for the
potentially affected areas.
Analyze the media's perception of domestic terrorism compared
to international terrorism. Identify and discuss the media's
image of the typical international terrorist compared to the
typical domestic terrorist. How do women play a role in the
image of international and domestic terrorism?
Submission Details:
Save the final presentation as M5_A1_Lastname_Firstname.ppt.
By
Monday, July 11, 2016
, submit your final presentation to the
M5: Assignment 1 LASA 2 Dropbox
.
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Assignment 2: Perspective of Terrorism and the United States
Response to Future Threats
This assignment provides an introduction to many aspects of
terrorism, focusing on the domestic threats of terrorism, the
historical origins, basic needs of preparedness, and the
psychological implications.
This assignment is designed to reflect on various aspects of
homeland security issues that are covered throughout the
course.
Submission Details:
By
Sunday, July 10, 2016
, in a minimum of 300 words, post to the
Discussion Area
your responses to the following questions:
What are the various types of attacks that the United States
might expect to encounter in the future?
What are the evidences that predict whether future attacks
originate from inside the United States or from outside?
13. What are the three agencies within the Department of Homeland
Security responsible for keeping the United States safe?
In what ways has this course opened your eyes on the
complexities involved in keeping the United States safe?