Module 3 – SLP
SECURITY AND DOMESTIC ANTI-TERRORISM
Cops on the Front Lines; The First Defense Against a Strike,
Foreign or Homegrown
Police have been told a group of terrorists has just
launched a series of coordinated attacks targeting the L.A. subway system. We
know that there are hostages, and there are reports of injuries, but most
alarmingly, they have detected the presence of a device which appears to have
dispersed some sort of chemical agent.
Watch the terrorism response simulation: Intense
Counterterrorism Training With L.A. County Sheriff’s Department – Crime Watch
Daily and answer the following questions:
How may life-threatening situations are represented here?
Besides the “Elite Counterterrorism Unit,” what other teams/
agencies, more than likely, would be involved in this scenario? Explain.
Does your town/city have a terrorism response component? If
so, how is it structured?
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: This SLP Assignment should be at least 3-5 pages not
counting the title page and references.
References: At least two references should be included from
academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are
included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the
focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build
on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources,
it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text
and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section
(preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your
paper according to question.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor
errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar,
spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar
and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements,
facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Present and integrate points that lead
to deeper issues.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple
issues and factors considered.
Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics
and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are
logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise, understandable, and contains
sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Avoid use of first person and subjective bias.
