Assignment:
1500 Words
Community Policing/Community Policing and Drugs
1. The author's make the statement "the war on drugs is cloaked in imagery." First describe what is meant by this statement and then discuss how this imagery impacts certain segments of society.
2. One drug control strategy has been to interdict shipments of illicit drugs and narcotics by focusing on high-level dealers. What effect has this strategy had on drug kingpins and their organizations? On the price and availability of illicit drugs?
3. When and where were DARE programs implemented? What have research studies concluded about the effectiveness of DARE programs?
4. Because of the vast number of different kinds of problems that drugs create, a community problem-solving approach will be more effective than responding to individual incidents. Do you agree or not? Why? Provide the rationale for your opinion one way or the other.
DISCUSSION-50 WORDS
Investigation Of Organized Crimes/Terrorism and Organized Crime
1. Since 9/11 there has been continuing concern about the possibility of terrorists entering the U.S. through the porous Southern border. Why do you agree or disagree that this is a concern?
2. Many have asked "what is a militia"? The Federalist Papers were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay, respectively, the fourth President of the U.S., first Secretary of Treasury, and first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. These roles came long after the Federalist Papers because the Federalist Papers were written in order to convince the public to ratify the newly written United States Constitution.
Read Federalist Paper 46. It is written in the dense, thoughtful English of the period and may take a few readings to get through. After reading, answer this: do you believe today's militias reflect the intent of Madison? Should militias be considered terrorists?
ASSIGNMENT-500 WORDS EACH
Investigation Of Organized Crimes/Terrorism and Organized Crime
1. If you were the Director of National Security and the president asked you to redefine terrorism for the 21st Century, what would you suggest and why? Explain how terroristic events - both foreign and domestic - play into your redefining of the word.
2. Discuss the ways state-organized crime can be characterized as terrorism. Cite specific examples that have had an impact on you or someone you know.
3. Still playing the role of Director of National Security, craft a high-level document the president could use as a basis for all Americans to help protect themselves from the threat of domestic terrorism. Include suggestions for legislation if you think that should be one of the ways. If not, explain why.
4. Discuss how you think terrorism will evolve over the upcoming decade. Include the reasoning behind your viewpoint and include any relevant data or information.
ASSIGNMENT-1200 WORDS- The Investigation Of White Collar Crimes/Crimes by the Government
1. Who were the main players in the Watergate Affair? Where are they now? Look at both Nixon-affiliated people and those charged with the investigation or prosecution, including Congressmen and legal staff. what short and long-term effects did this scandal have on federal intelligence agencies? Report your findings in a paper and submit it to your professor at the end of this week.
2. Is the United States' position on nuclear capability of Iran a violation of sovereignty? Why or why not?
3. Research Daniel Ellsberg. What happened with the Pentagon Papers? What did Ellsberg do, and what happened to him? How does this compare with what happened to the Nixon conspirators?