Terrorism impact

Terrorism impact

MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT

Competency 3: Articulate how terrorism impacts policy and operations of law enforcement in America.

Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.

OVERVIEW

During your past briefings to Chief Glen Edwards, several in the command staff have mentioned the need in the department for more equipment. Your readings and investigation into the response to terrorism have led you to understand that the federal government has programs where local police agencies can obtain equipment. The chief understands that there are benefits and problems with any choice, so he has asked you to create a presentation for the command staff. He wants it to address the benefits they should expect, as well as the problems this equipment can bring with it.

INSTRUCTIONS

Create a PowerPoint presentation for the command staff that includes the following components:

Specify three types of military equipment or arms that are available through the federal government for local law enforcement.

Contrast two positive and negative results associated with types of military equipment or arms that are available through the federal government for local law enforcement.

Describe negative images caused by types of military equipment or arms that are available through the federal government for local law enforcement.

Explain why the public may have concerns about the negative images this military equipment or arms may cause (for example, in the perception of the militarization of the police).