Module 3 – SLP

ETHICS AND LAWS IN HOMELAND SECURITY
The subject for this SLP 3 assignment will center around a domestic terrorist group releasing a deadly biological agent that is killing American citizens.

SLP Assignment
An unknown terrorist group has released a previously unidentified biological agent (designated by the Centers for Disease Control as “BX-123”) on the Mall in Washington, D.C., resulting in the infection of hundreds of persons; likely, hundreds more have not yet been unidentified. The release and spread of BX-123 has led to dozens of deaths within days and hundreds of hospitalizations for seriously and critically ill victims. Numerous terrorist groups have claimed responsibility; however, none of these claims have yet been verified.

You are a newly hired Intelligence Analyst with the Department of Homeland Security, following your supervisor to the FBI building. You have to take careful notes pertaining to the release of a biological agent on the Mall in Washington, D.C. Your introduction in your notebook will cover the following:

What does FEMA’s National Response Framework say about Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) responses?
Who are the first responders to a CBRNE attack? What is HAZMAT?
How is the FBI involved?
What precautions must you take to enter a contaminated area?
SLP Assignment Expectations
Assignments should be at least 3 full pages double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module.
3 Full pages

Properly cite the quotations that you use to support your statements. For more information, please consult the Purdue University OWL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
Evidence: Points are well supported with facts, statistics, and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise and understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Use of first person and subjective bias is avoided.
References: Sources are listed at the end of the paper.