IP5

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 12 pages:
  • What general approach should DHS and FEMA take for retaining ethical considerations in mind as they discover, select, and develop new technologies? Explain.
    • Consider if there are any types, categories, or forms of technology these agencies should avoid—explain what and why.
  • What “environmental” factors should DHS and FEMA stay aware of as they select or employ technologies, e.g., political, economic, social, cultural, or legal? Explain.
    • Identify some of the ways conflict may arise between some or all of these factors and ethical matters.
    • Be prepared to advise your bosses on when and how any of these factors might and/or should trump ethical issues.
  • How much transparency should DHS and FEMA provide in letting the public know about current or prospective technologies? Explain.
    • Consider the ethics of using technology without public knowledge or consent.
  • How might planning and exercises reduce the likelihood of leaders or managers compromising ethics when using technological tools or capabilities? Explain.
  • What are the intentional and unintentional potentials for their actions to be models of states and localities? Explain.
    • Is this consideration important? Why or why not?
  • What slippery slopes lie ahead regarding homeland security? Consider the following in your response:
    • Immigration issues
    • Search and seizure issues
    • Technological advancements
  • Once ethics are breeched, are they easier to neglect in the future? Does this matter when executing the critical missions within homeland security? Explain.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.