Terrorism and Emergency Planning

Term Paper Requirements:

Purpose: The major purpose of the research is to provide you with an awareness of how local law enforcement departments/officers can play a major role in detecting possible terrorist activities in the United States and Wisconsin.

Steps:
• Identify possible terrorist targets/vulnerabilities in Wisconsin.
• Are we vulnerable? Think about what would devastate Wisconsin if it were a target of terrorism.
• What role does drug trafficking play?
• What are Wisconsin Police Departments doing now to be better prepared for the threats?
• What strategies can be taken by patrol officers to protect our country and state?
Length: 6 – 8 typed pages 1.5 spaced.

Sources: sources must be cited throughout the paper and listed on a separate page in APA format.

This assignment is worth 50 points!!

The grade for this assignment will be based on the following:
1. 35 points will be based on accuracy and relevance to the law enforcement community. You must show the relevance to patrol officers working the street. Your opinions are welcome in the paper.

2. 15 points- on the use of multiple sources which could include interviewing of law enforcement personnel. Please remember that Wikipedia is not a valid academic source!