Policing challenges in an era of terrorism

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Semester Paper Topics and Guidance Due 

(Must be in paper format)

Paper Guidance

  • Should be approximately 5 pages in length
  • Use APA style
  • Look for at least 2 (two) sources  (Except NYPD Firearms report, then just that)
  • Be careful not to plagiarize
  • Proofread paper carefully before submitting
  • Do not use any special covers etc.

Choose one of these topics:

NYPD  Firearms Discharge Report

Policing challenges  in an era of terrorism

Profile state, local or federal law enforcement agency  eg NYPD, ATF,  California  Highway Patrol

Role of the Prosecutor

Role of Defense Counsel

Impact of technology on law enforcement

Pretend you are running for President what would be your agenda?

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Pretend you are running for President what would be your agenda? What would you try to get accomplished in the first 100 days of your Presidency?

If you were in a position of power (President, member of Congress) what would you reduce or eliminate in regards to federal departments, agencies, programs, etc. in order to bring down our national debt?

Should Federal Judges be appointed by the President? Why or why not?

Explain why expansions are needed to meet the needs of society and how they are funded.

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Government often grows to meet the demands of the citizenry and so does the cost associated with the growth. Analyze the population growth rate from 2010 through 2016 in your home state. Provide these figures in your response for each year. Explain why expansions are needed to meet the needs of society and how they are funded. These processes sometimes bring hard criticisms. Why?

Emergency Plan

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Understanding the intricacies and challenges of emergency planning is not possible without actually undertaking the preparation of an emergency plan. During this assignment, students will develop a comprehensive plan for a town or city of their choice using the FEMA  Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Develop your plan using:

· Real attributes, such as critical infrastructure within the town or city when developing the plan.

· Various special needs populations (i.e., hospitals, schools, retirement facilities, populations requiring special handling.)

· Natural hazards (i.e., hurricane, tornado, flooding, or wild fire) when developing the plan.

The plan for your jurisdiction will contain a basic plan and a minimum of five annexes to include:

· Functional annexes

· Supporting annexes

· Hazard/threat/incident specific annexes

You must use at least eight sources in addition to the course textbook when developing your research and analysis. Some of these are:

· Continuity of Government & Continuity of Operations. (2003). Emergency planning guidance for a consolidated approach  [PDF file].

· U. S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.).  State and local government continuity of operations planning: Training, tests, and exercises  [PDF file].

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

· Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to the FEMA  Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

· Must include a title page, in APA format, with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must begin with a basic plan that lays out the authorities and responsibilities for the plan. It must include each element as identified in Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101.

· Must contain a minimum of five annexes as described in Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101. Plans must include a minimum of one functional annex, (i.e. transportation, communications, emergency operations center), one supporting annex (i.e., continuity of operations, warning, or protection in place, mutual aid), and one hazard, threat, or incident – specific annex (i.e., tornado, hurricane, or fire). Other annexes may include procedures for protection in place or evacuation.