In a globalized world, counterterrorism efforts and research within the criminal justice field continue to expand, and their need is repeatedly underscored by each new attack. Those who seek to mitigate terrorist threats understand that terror does not occur in a vacuum. They explore how historical events, geopolitics, and previous terrorist attacks can influence the…

In this journal, you will consider the current counterterrorism approaches of the country in which the attack occurred, and discuss possible alternatives. Begin to draft your ideas for the current approaches and alternatives section of your final project. This will be your only time to receive feedback on this section before your final submission in…

For this short paper, you will explore alternative approaches to counterterrorism. Over the years, counterterrorism experts have categorized counterterrorism approaches in five different categories. These categories include coercive, proactive, persuasive, defensive, and long term. For many years, the American strategy has been primarily coercive in nature. However, it is important to understand that a certain…

For your final project, you will develop a basic departmental policy recommendation to address a public need. You will analyze historical data and relevant state or federal policies, apply relevant criminological theories, and evaluate the potential impact of the departmental policy on the general public. Public policy can be defined as the decisions, actions, laws,…

For this assignment, you will write a policy analysis memorandum using the template linked in the What to Submit section below. Your memorandum will be addressed to your supervisor regarding the need to change a departmental policy in your criminal justice agency. This memorandum will help inform policy recommendations that you will be making in…

In this course, the journal will be used for reflection. Occasionally, the United States Supreme Court makes landmark decisions on major issues like abortion, gay marriage, the death penalty, or civil rights. These rulings can lead to changes in public policies, often reflecting shifts in public opinion. The way policymakers, the media, and local government…

The purpose of this short paper is to conduct a critical analysis of the similarities and differences between domestic and international terrorism ideology. To accomplish this, you will research two terrorism case studies, one domestic and one international. Choose one of the following pairs of terrorist attacks to focus on in your paper: The 1993…

You have been promoted from first-line supervisor to the position of an executive officer (below the head of the agency) in a police department or correctional facility. You are aware of several officers who have long been the subjects of a disproportionately high rate of excessive use of force complaints. One of these officers is…

Overview Imagine yourself being interviewed for an entry-level police officer position by three high-ranking members of a police agency. You will respond to three different situations involving corruption. This assignment will help you apply what you have learned about ethical leadership to real-world situations. You will need to consider the scenarios carefully, craft an answer…

For this assignment, you will write a short paper proposing a solution to the specific issue you have chosen to research for your final project. This should be an evidence-based solution, one comprised from the analysis you have done so far on your chosen issue. By proposing a solution to a significant issue and analyzing…