Homeland Security Unit 1

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• Winning the War of Ideas

You are the chief of a small police force. The city manager's office has granted you the authority to create a reserve force. You must create the application and evaluation objectives for these positions.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 500 words:
  • Identify and summarize 3–5 components that address the requirements you would have in hiring reserve police officers.
  • Include a comprehensive explanation of why these objectives are important.
    • For example, "a physical agility test is required." The assignment should include the type of and components of the physical agility test as well as a detailed explanation of what the test is evaluating (e.g., not just physical ability).
• Students must write this as a memo to the town's policy maker, the city manager Douglas Jones.
• Students should feel encouraged to research departmental policies in person or online.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.