Category: Homeland security

Your final course project will be a research paper in which you determine your own tactical response to terrorism at a specific level of government (local, state, tribal, or federal). 1. The research paper will consist of the following six sections: 2. introduction of your topic that will be a homeland security program chosen by…

Prior to completing this assignment, make certain to read the Unit I Lesson and the required readings for this unit. You will then write an essay that should discuss the following items: the roles social media and the Internet play in helping to increase the terror threat within the United States; how previous domestic terror…

what are the key differences between homegrown extremists and terrorists? What are some common reasons that would cause someone who is otherwise of sound mind* to become a homegrown extremist? Describe the difference between a purely domestic extremist (DVE) and someone inspired by international causes (HVE) and provide examples for each. Note: As mentioned in…

Analyst’s Paper Instructions Unlike the Reflection Papers, for your Analysts Paper choose a topic that relates to the materials covered during your studies of the Homeland Security world. This topic cannot be one that you wrote about in any of your courses at APUS or any other institute of higher learning. This is your opportunity…

Reflection Paper 3 Instructions The goal of this paper is for you to write your opinion on Critical Infrastructure Protection without using first or second person. In this paper, you get the opportunity to write your point of view on the material reviewed during the week and the best part is that there is no…

Unit VIII Journal What assignments/assessments from this course align with your profession? How can the lessons you have learned positively affect your career success? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary. *I work in corrections*

The United States shares a 2,000 mile land border with Mexico to the south and an equally long border with Canada to the north. In addition, there are about 500 coastal and inland ports serving the commercial and passenger maritime sector. Topic: Address the following in your presentation: The challenges of securing both land borders…

The research paper should determine your organizational tactical response to a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) terrorism event at a specific location selected by you. You must select your level of government involvement and the various cooperating agencies that might assist you (local, state, tribal, or federal). Your final research paper should consist of the…