Assignment:
Discussion 1
"Policing and DHS" Please respond to the following:
• Imagine you are a state police officer in your home state. Examine the role you and your agency play in Homeland Security. Determine how and in what situations you would refer to the DHS and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Support your explanation.
• Describe the challenges policing Arab communities present. Support your response
Discussion 2
"Policing and Ethical Concerns" Please respond to the following:
• Evaluate the ethical concerns raised by policing and argue why these practices are or are not necessary. Decide if there is any validity to the counterargument of others who believe differently.
• From the e-Activity, discuss what you believe to be the most important role of policing in countering violent extremism in the United States. Analyze the NSI and explain if it is set up to have a great effect on detecting potential issues. Support your answer.
E-activity
Read the article "Secretary Napolitano Meets with State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement on Countering Violent Extremism" from the DHS Website, located at https://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/20120118-napolitano-countering-violent-extremism.shtm. Be prepared to discuss.