M2_A1 Terrorism

Assignment 1: Airport Security

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent Wolf detected an individual trying to pass through the airport security area with a dirty bomb. Agent Wolf stopped the individual and discovered a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in the checked baggage of the individual.

Submission Details:

By the due date assigned, in a minimum of 250 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following questions:

• How should agent Wolf handle this situation?
• How should agent Wolf deal with the individual carrying the dirty bomb and the RPG?
• What should agent Wolf do with the dirty bomb and RPG?
• How would the suspect's civil liberties, human rights, and the Fifth Amendment rights affect his or her detention and possible physical arrest and conviction?

Through the end of the module, read your classmates' postings and respond to at least two of them. Consider commenting on this comparison. Include some comments based on your textbook readings.

Discussion Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 40 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsQuality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions16Quality of responses to classmates12Frequency of responses to classmates4Reference to supporting readings and other materials4Language and grammar4Total:40