Welcome to Unit #9 Seminar We will begin at top of the hour. Please feel free to chat with each other until class starts. I will attempt to use the microphone again, so keep your speakers turned up. Thanks for your cooperation: Instructor Rodney Leonard

Unit 9: Specialized Investigations: Terrorism  This unit explores the phenomenon of terrorism. While terrorism itself has been associated with more traditional criminal acts, the desired result of terrorist groups is to effect a governmental or societal change. We will explore the origins of terrorism by studying foreign and domestic terrorist groups and becoming familiar with their ideologies. We will also look at criminal acts associated with terrorist activities, as well as the use of proactive and reactive investigative strategies.  You will also complete your Final Essays and submit your Final Project in this unit.

Unit Outcomes  Examine the social and political trends that contributed to the development of terrorist activity  Define the complexities of defining terrorism  Review the recommended techniques for investigating the terrorist suspect  Identify the predominant terrorist groups that are or have been active in the United States  Understand the difference between proactive and reactive investigations

What do I have to do to complete this unit?  Read Chapter 22 in Criminal Investigation  Review Key Terms  Read the Articles on Ethics  Respond to the Discussion Board  Attend the Weekly Seminar  Complete and Submit the Final Project  Take the Quiz  Complete the Journal  Visit Extra! Extra!

Chapter 21 Terrorism Osterburg & Ward, 2007

The unlawful use or threat of violence against persons or property to further political or social objectives What is Terrorism? Osterburg & Ward, 2007

 The discussion of terrorism would not be complete without an attempt to define its various types. Examples include international terrorism directed by a foreign government, Arab radicalism (Palestine liberation movement and Islamic extremists), and domestic terrorism: Groups of two or more people whose activities are directed at elements of the U.S. government or population (no foreign direction).

 Terrorism investigations depend largely on intelligence and analysis that involve establishing a prima facie using informants, surveillance, and records. Terrorist groups and their MOs may vary from act to act. It is important that the investigator acquire as much background information as possible regarding the group or individual under investigation.

 Terrorists may employ the use of chemical attack by means of nerve gas, mustard gas, and other caustic substances. Ecological terrorism may involve the sabotage of natural settings to protect the environment, such as placing spikes in trees about to be harvested by logging companies. Assassinations committed by terrorist groups employ the use of explosives and firearms. Kidnappings, whether accomplished by aircraft hijackings or individual incidents, are used to gain attention and as a bargaining tool to have demands met.

 Stated goals  Organizational structure  Membership  Tactical approach  Means of communication  Methods of raising funds  Propensity for violence Terrorist Groups: What to Find Out Osterburg & Ward, 2007

 Hijack or destroy a foreign aircraft outside the U.S. and take refuge in the U.S.  Use violence against any passenger on board a civilian or government aircraft  Commit a crime against a federal official  Travel interstate or use foreign transportation to commit murder or assassination  Train foreign nations in the use of firearms, munitions, or explosives  Kidnap, assault, or murder a U.S. citizen outside the country, if the suspect is returned to the U.S.  Murder a hostage USA PATRIOT Act makes it a federal crime to: Osterburg & Ward, 2007

 Nuclear  Biological Anthrax Ricin Botulism Smallpox  Chemical Categories of Weapons of Mass Destruction Osterburg & Ward, 2007

Final Project  Write a 2 to 3 page paper (excluding cover page) responding to the following:  Illustrate the ethical and legal preparations required for successful prosecution of a case.  Research the various crimes discussed in this course and the techniques used to investigate those crimes.  Choose at least 2 specific offenses (Homicide, Arson, Burglary, etc.)  Consult at least 2 research sources

Final Project  What are the specific ethical considerations that need to be addressed when investigating the specific crime?  How can we reduce the ethical problems involved in the investigation of the crimes you selected?  What prosecution problems could arise when the case is presented for trial if the investigator was unethical?  What ethical issues are directly related to the prosecutor in the case?

 All text pages should be double-spaced and in 12- point font.  Cite your sources using the APA method to the best of your ability This is excellent practice as you will be using APA throughout your time at Kaplan  You may consult the Kaplan Online Library, the Internet, the textbook and other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style

 Directions for Submitting Your Project  Write your essay in a Microsoft Word document and save your document in the following format: Last name First name Assignment. (Example: SmithJohn Unit 9 Project). Submit your assignment by selecting the Unit 9: Project Dropbox by the end of Unit 9.

Unit Summary  You should have completed your Final Project and Final Essays. Next week, while your instructor is grading your work, you will take the time to reflect on what you have learned from the course and how it will help you in your professional development.

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