Unit 7 Addressing Terrorism, Street Gangs, and Drugs.

Unit 7

Addressing Terrorism, Street Gangs, and Drugs

Policing America, 6th editionKenneth Peak

© 2009 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.

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May DayChicago Tribune




Guilty 'Underwear bomber' gets life

in prison




NYPD cop commits suicide on Long Island

Matthew Schindler is 4th officer to kill himself this year




Just This Week… FBI: 5 men arrested, wanted to

blow up Ohio bridge (policeone.com)

Al Qaeda's attack plans found hidden in porn movie (policeone.com)

Terrorist training manuals in PDF format in German, English and Arabic were among the documents found

New York man found guilty in thwarted subway attack plot (Foxnews.com)




Continued… Osama bin Laden death anniversary

(ABC News) Counterterrorism officials fear Al Qaeda

may blow up planes using bombs inside terrorists’ bodies: report (New York Daily News)

World Trade Center becomes NYC's tallest building (Wash Post)




Recent Terror Plots Two arrested in alleged Seattle

terror plot (June 23rd) WikiLeaks Backers: We're Behind

MasterCard Attack (June 28th) Nigerian stowaway had at least 10

boarding passes, none in his name, officials say




We are moving…

Unit One – History of PolicingUnit Two – Local, State & Federal AgenciesUnit 3 – PatrolUnit 4 – Unit 5 – Mid-Term

Essay

Unit 6 – 4th, 5th & 6th Amendments




Unit Six and Seven Assignments

Seminar Discussion Board Project Paper Quiz Reading (Chapter 10 – Civil

Liability and Chapter 11 – Terrorism, Gangs and Drugs)

Unit Six Unit Seven Seminar Discussion Board -

Miranda Quiz Reading (Chapter 8 –

Rule of Law and Chapter 9 – Accountability)




Unit 7 assignments Unit 7 discussion question

Two Discussion Board Scenarios Unit 7 quiz Unit 7 seminar Unit 7 project paper




Unit 7 Project paper Read the scenario for the

assignment Directions posted under the

assignment tab Probable cause and age of boy Possible evidence Miranda warnings Due May 8th at midnight




Grade update Review your grade report Quizzes remain open to retake Unit 3 project paper and unit 5 mid

term essay questions are necessary to pass this class

Read my grade comments for papers Class will end in 4 weeks




Question Where were you on September

11th, 2001?




Video Time Click on the hyperlink and watch the

video from CNN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-

8ujmbxDRTY – Sept 2011 When finished return to class How did the events of this day change

the United States?




Number of deaths on 9/11 NYPD Police Officers = 23 Port Authority Police Officers = 37 Fire Fighters = 343 Total Number = 2,819 Source: New York Magazine




Question How do you define ‘terrorism’?

April 19th, 1995 - The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City claimed the lives of 168 men, women and children. It was, until 9/11, the worst terrorist attack in United States history




Terrorism FBI defines terrorism as the

“unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives”





video from CNN http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=FW21u7ibBrw When finished return to class Is society today accepting new security

rules?




More Information… No Known Terror Threat Looming

Over July 4 Holiday, U.S. Officials Say (Fox News – June 28th)

TSA Under Microscope After Elderly Passenger Pat-Down (Fox News – June 28th)




Terrorism What would life be like today

without terrorism? How would life change if terrorism

could change our form of government?

Are we willing to give up freedoms? Street gangs and terrorists have a

major impact on life today




Questions Which countries do you think are

sponsors of international terrorism? Can you think of any formalized

terrorist organizations? Can you think of any cause specific

terrorist groups? What are their goals?




TerrorismThree categories1. Foreign sponsors of international

terrorism- Iran, North Korea, Syria2. Formalized terrorist groups- HAMAS,

al-Qaeda, Hezbollah3. Loosely affiliated international radical

extremists1. Terrorists who do not represent a nation

and are unknown to law enforcement




Question What situations would local police

officers encounter possible terrorists?




Terrorism Police find themselves vulnerable in six

types of situations1. Traffic stops – McVeigh2. Residence visits3. Rallies/marches- counter protestors4. Confrontations/standoffs5. Revenge and retaliation against

government buildings6. Incident responses- various activities




Terrorism Bioterrorism (pp. 316-318) Major aspects involved in dealing with

terrorist organizations1. Gathering raw intelligence on the

organization’s structure, its members, and its plans

2. Determining what measures can be taken to counter or thwart terrorist activities




Terrorism Military support of law

enforcement Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 Prohibits use of military to execute

laws domestically




Terrorism National Incident Management System

Provide a consistent nationwide approach for governments to work together

All federal, state and local law enforcement agencies must adopt the system

http://training.fema.gov/is/nims.asp Available to anyone anywhere!




U.S Patriot Act Reauthorized in 2006, providing additional

tools for protecting mass transportation systems, seaports, combating meth epidemic

“roving wiretap” and “sneak and peek” Renewed Feb 2011 for 10 months Access to business records-surveillance Are we going to far to protect American

cities today? Privacy v Security




Questions Community Policing – How can

community policing help to keep the nation safe from terrorists?

What types of occupations are on the front lines?

Faisal Shahzad – Times Square Bomber




COPPS and Homeland Defense

Community policing with homeland securityNumerous community information sources1. Business owners2. Transportation centers and tourist

attractions3. Sellers of licenses and permits4. Delivery services5. Selling of cigarettes and DVD’s




COPPS and Homeland Defense

5. Colleges and universities6. Real estate agents7. Storage unit managers8. Hotel clerks and security officers9. Training and trade schools-pilots COPPS should play a central role in

the defense of our homeland




Question What is the gang situation in your

neighborhood?





video from CNN on urban terrorism http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=KJHuIQ11j4s When finished return to class




Street Gangs as Terrorists What is a major concern for

American cities today? Street gangs International terrorists? Illegal immigration?

What is the real threat today?




Street GangsGangs are comprised of three types of

persons1. Hardcores2. Associates3. Peripherals Most females fall into the last category Join the gang by committing a crime or

undergoing an initiation procedure




Question What are the main drugs people

are using in your neighborhood?




Our Nation’s Nightmare: Drugs

Average cost of cleaning up materials from a meth lab range from $2,500 to $10,000

Police responses to the labs1. Using federal and state organized crime

and racketeering statutes2. Searching homes and vehicles of former

lab operators who are on probation and parole

3. Seizing and filing for forfeiture operators’ assets




Question What strategies can the police use

to address the gang/drug problems in neighborhoods?




Question What do you know about the DEA?

http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/special_reports/a-look-inside-drug-smuggling-cars-20100509





Open-air drug markets Lowest level of the drug distribution

network Some open-air drug activities that

the police have undertaken1. Policing the area in a highly

visible fashion2. Enforcing the law intensively





3. Using intelligence-led investigative work

4. Arresting drug buyers in “reverse stings”

Raves Dance parties that feature fast-

paced, repetitive, electronic music and light shows





Drug use is intended to enhance ravers’ sensations and boost their energy

Create a blend of attitudes, drugs, and behaviors not found in other forms of youth culture

Ecstasy is most closely associated with rave parties and can cause brain damage





High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA)

Office of National Drug Control Policy designates an area as a high-intensity drug area

Illegal drug production, manufacturing, importation, or distribution

Receives more than $225 million per year




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