Module 3 – Case U.S. BORDER CHALLENGES, SURVEILLANCE, AND SECURITY AGAINST GROUND INFILTRATION

Assignment Overview
Land border security is a crucial part of protecting our country and citizens from harm. The Homeland Security mission is to improve border security by preparing DHS to have the capability to (1) access more data sources, (2) support decision making that translates to actionable information and intelligence, and (3) share that actionable information and intelligence with DHS stakeholders, partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Case Assignment
Describe the U.S. land borders. How are they surveilled and protected? (Be specific.)
Describe how terrorists from groups besides ISIS penetrate the U.S.–Mexican border.
In your responses, discuss the use of modern technology and man-made physical structures—their advantages/disadvantages—and the use of military forces (how, when).

Assignment Expectations
Your essay should be 3 full pages not counting the title and reference pages. The use of APA formatting is recommended in your essay with 1-inch margins,12-point type, and double spacing throughout. Include a title/cover page, an introduction, answers to the questions (introduced with subtitles), and a concluding paragraph. Provide specific examples to support your point of view when developing your responses to each question. Remember to include in-text citations within the body of the essay when referencing your resources—for example: (Smith, 2019). Also, be sure to include a reference section at the end of your assignment listing all resources (including the required readings) you used to complete your essay. Use strong, credible sources—peer-reviewed references, government documents, and subject matter expert materials—to support your answer.
3 Full pages
Direct quotes should be limited and must be designated by quotation marks. Paraphrased ideas must give credit to the original author—for example, (Smith, 2019). Direct copying from “homework help” websites will not receive credit. Once you have completed your assignment within a Word document, please upload your final version to the Case 3 Dropbox. Please note your Turnitin originality score and make revisions as needed. Please contact your instructor with any questions.