Specialization Investigation Terrorism

 As you know class, this is our last seminar. I enjoyed the term.  Seminar, Discussion, and Research Project  Missing Assignments  Any questions before we begin?

 Events of 9/11  Establishment of the Department of Homeland Security  Major reorganization- most Federal law enforcement agencies now under ‘one roof’  FBI, lead domestic agency responsible for terrorism investigations

 Identifying Threats  State & Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT). Sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Provides training at no cost to state & local police  USA Patriot Act, expanded legal authority in collecting information, intelligence, and surveillance  Al-Queda, animal rights extremists (econ extremists)  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 Violent political movements  Single-issue or special-interest groups  Racial, ethnic, or religious threats  Global economic movements  Hate groups and anti-immigration movements

 Terrorism- the use of force or the fear of force to achieve a political end. Also modified to read, “to achieve a particular or criminal end.” Another definition of terrorism is on page 566  Two Aspects of Terrorism -activity has potential to kill or injure large numbers of people (Also threat of mass destruction). -effective investigation aimed at preventing the act from occurring (proactive). After the act would be reactive

Conspiracy Murder (assassination) Kidnapping Hijacking (skyjacking) Bombing/Arson Robbery Extortion Manufacturing or possessing radiological, chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons or the materials necessary to make them Raising funds for terrorist groups as designated by the Secretary of State **Let’s add Cyber-attacks on computer and other technological systems

 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004  Web Resources  Initiative: International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism  U.S. extraterritorial jurisdiction abroad (pages )  Court Proceedings Investigators should be well-prepared when they testify in court. They should not be surprised if they are asked about aspects of the Constitution or about their “Oath of Office. They should also not be surprised if they are asked if they have committed any illegal activities during the course of the investigation. If an officer has acted in an undercover capacity during the case, he will probably be questioned in detail about entrapment issues.

 High tolerance for long stakeouts & surveillance  Aware minor details & insignificant information  Shun publicity  Teamwork, cooperation, technology available  Lengthy investigations  Intelligence & analysis  Keep detailed records  Physical evidence  Establish Central Command  Other

 1. a group’s stated goals;  2. its organizational structure;  3. its membership;  4. its tactical approach;  5. its means of communication;  6. its methods of raising funds;  7. its propensity for violence; and  8. its security procedures. Page 573

 Recent example, month ago in NY, vendor saw vehicle  Physical Evidence- “One of the most important components of terrorist-related investigations in the collection and preservation of physical evidence.”  Oklahoma City Bombing: April 19, 1995 Timothy McVeigh Inmate Richard Wayne Snell executed Robert Millar What do these three items have in common?

 Weapons Mass Destruction  Psychological Motives For Investigations  Types of Terrorism & Violent Groups  Urban Violence & Street Gang Investigations  Types of Attacks  other

 Yes, that time again and the end to our seminars for this term  Thanks for participating and I hope you enjoyed the term  Complete Unit 9  Reminder- missing assignments and Unit 10 has a discussion question.  I will stay online to answer any questions.