Assignment
1) Describe how U.S. intelligence has developed since the passage of the National Security Act. What weaknesses were associated with U.S. intelligence in light of the September 11, 2001 attacks? How has the authorization of the USA Patriot Act changed how the United States views terrorism?
2) Distinguish the differences between cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, and exploitation by way of the Internet. How is each different from the same real world situation?
3) Define "hate crime." Why has hate crime legislation been so controversial in the United States? Why have politicians debated on the constitutionality of enhanced penalties based on a suspect's association with extremist groups?
4) Outline the roles of the ALF and the ELF in extremist terrorism within the United States. What methods has each group used in their terrorism operations? Have they been effective? Explain your answer
5) What roles do law enforcement agencies play in the areas of cyber-exploitation? What are the primary challenges that law enforcement agencies face during cyber-crime investigations?