Explore the 32 core capabilities. Select 3 and discuss their relevance to an historical natural or man-made disaster.

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The National Preparedness Goal highlights 32 core capabilities across the 5 mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.

Explore the 32 core capabilities. Select 3 and discuss their relevance to an historical natural or man-made disaster.

Law enforcement gang-intervention strategies

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Mara Salvatrucha: The most dangerous gang

I. Introduction

II. The History of Mara Salvatrucha

A. How it began

B. Their growth

C. How to distinguish them

III. Their Structure

A. How the gangs are structured

B. Criminal activities

C. How they make money

IV. The Most Dangerous Gang

A. Why they are the most dangerous gang

B. What it means for rivals

C. Can they keep it up?

V. Law Enforcements role

A. What has law enforcement dubbed this gang as

B. What law enforcements role is in combating this gang

C. Have they had any success?

VI. Conclusion

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Treaty Analysis

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In groups, you will select a historical or current international security treaty to describe and analyze the effectiveness and sufficiency of the treaty as it relates to homeland security and international security cooperation. The final project will be a 6 pages substantive page paper using the format specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) and covering the following major topics:

  • future of the treaty (i.e., will it be enforceable, will it be necessary, etc.)
  • describe and analyze the conditions and elements of the treaty in relation to the future security of the United States
  • recommendations for changing the treaty to what best benefits the international community and the United States

What Is Your Political Ideology And Why (Where’d It Come From?)?

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What is your political ideology and why (where’d it come from?)?

Objective: To identify your current political ideology and reflect upon your own political socialization

Length: Approximately 2 pages (12-point font, double spaced)

Grading: You will be graded on full completion of  the assignment below. I’m asking you to think critically about your own  political ideology and socialization. You should reference and define  relevant terms when necessary (political socialization, agents of  socialization, politics, etc). Grading will also take into account  quality of your work (length, spelling/grammar and effort).

Assignment

  • Take the “Political Typology” test found here: http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/
    • Note: Pew’s study/quiz is of their own making. They use the phrase typology instead of ideology  to highlight the fact that they are identifying broad categories of  political thinking rather than specific ideology. Like all academic  enterprises, their methodology and results are up for debate. Please take note that Pew MADE UP these typologies to help classify and sort people based on their political lens. 
  • Read your results carefully (I recommend printing them) and complete a 2-page reflection on the following:
    1. Part 1: Reflect on the findings of the political typology test.
      • Summarize the findings – what typology was assigned to you? What does it mean?
      • Are you surprised or does this confirm what you already knew?
      • What are some interesting insights? Big takeaways?
      • Do you agree with all of it or do you see areas where you feel oversimplified?
    2. Part 2: How has your political ideology been affected by your “political socialization?” (See lecture notes and reading).
      • What factors have had the greatest effect on your political  attitudes and opinions? Explain why the factors you identified are  important.
        • Think about: family upbringing, education, media influences, major events in your life, peer groups, geography, religion, etc.
        • How will your knowledge of your own socialization impact how you  listen and interact in this class with those that see things from a  different perspectives?