Module 4 – Case
INTELLIGENCE ISSUES
IN BORDER SECURITY, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING
Assignment Overview
Border Security, human trafficking, and narcotics
trafficking are three non-traditional threats now facing the nation. None has
clear cut solutions, or clear cut rules for combatting them or collecting
intelligence about them.
Moreover, the dominant worldview of “borders” sees borders
mainly in military terms—something that the United States has been largely able
to avoid due to its placement on the globe. As a consequence, it is deeply
ingrained in the U.S. conscience and in the U.S. Constitution that the military
is not usually the appropriate organization to defend the U.S. borders
Is it time for that to change?
Case Assignment
Explain which
threat—physical border security, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking—is
the most important to the nation at this time.
Explain how the other two threats—as well as one not listed
here (you have to find one, or use one that you have discussed in previous
assignments) impact the way in which we collect intelligence and combat the
threats.
Explain how counterintelligence efforts might play a role in
combatting the threat.
Identify which 2 INTs are most appropriate for collecting
information against the threat, and the limitations of both that will provide
gaps that the opposing side can exploit.
Properly cite your quotations that you use to support your
statements.
Assignment Expectations
Assignments should be at least three 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.
Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts,
and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead
to deeper issues.
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, understandable, and contains
sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper (APA
style preferred).
Module 4 – SLP
INTELLIGENCE ISSUES
IN BORDER SECURITY, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING
NOTE: Session Long Projects 1 through 4 are concerned with
the scenario outlined in Module 1 SLP. Please review that basic information
before proceeding. Each module’s Session Long Project builds upon the other.
For the SLPs in this course, your assignments will be based
on a scenario in which you have been assigned as a Terrorism Liaison Officer
(TLO) at a local police or fire department. You may pick which city will apply
in your SLPs. As the TLO, you will have a lot of duties, in addition to your
regular duties. Among the additional duties:
The TLO primary function is to help line staff identify
terrorism related situations and share intelligence related to terrorist
activity.
TLOs serve as the point-of-contact within their agencies for
questions and information regarding terrorism, and terrorism-related tips and
leads.
In most cases the TLO position is a collateral duty. TLOs
shall not independently investigate tips or leads unless directed to do so by
the proper authorities i.e. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Joint
Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), Fusion Center, etc., and stay within the
responsibilities of their assigned duties.
A TLO is to have a working relationship with the local
Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center (RTTAC), designated Intelligence
Center and JTTF, to help facilitate the movement of terror related information
to and from field personnel.
A TLO shall disseminate terrorism-related information and
intelligence to personnel within their agencies’ in an efficient and lawful
manner. TLOs are responsible for verifying that all personnel with whom they
share terrorism-related information have a valid need- and right-to-know the
information.
TLO s are responsible for educating personnel within their
agencies’ regarding the procedure(s) for submitting tips and leads to the
proper investigative authorities. For purposes of efficiency, it is not ideal
for TLOs to function as the collection point for tips and leads.
TLOs are encouraged to pursue advanced level Homeland
Security training courses as recommended and provided by their respective
RTTAC.
The TLO should be flexible to fulfill other expectations
and/or functions that may be determined by each individual RTTAC.
Module 4 Scenario
As a TLO, you’ve been asked by the local JTTF Commander to
provide a local perspective on current issues facing the IC. Some of the issues
include border security, human trafficking, and narcotics trafficking, but
there are others. You can participate on the task force of your choosing.
Select an issue facing the IC, and explain why you want to
participate on this TF. Why is this the most pressing or interesting issue?
For this issue, outline a strategy to effectively collect,
evaluate, and disseminate intelligence information within the IC and with local
LE. Include which INTs are most relevant, where there are gaps in collection
and analysis, and approaches that might soon be available to fill the gaps.
What will your role be as a TLO?
Explain 3 ethical issues that would need to be addressed in
collecting and disseminating intelligence for this problem.
Explain whether there is a realistic counterintelligence
threat to this effort, and where it might be targeted and who would be likely
to benefit.
Provide quotation(s) to support your response.
You may prepare either a 3-5 page memo, or a 10-15 slide
PowerPoint presentation with notes.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Assignments should be 3-5 pages double-spaced, not counting
the cover or reference page or a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation (not
including cover, intro, questions, references slides) with notes.
Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit
your assignment by the last day of this module.
Slide format: Cover slide, Introduction, Body slides,
Conclusion and “Questions” slide, References slide. All slides (except cover,
intro, questions, references, should have supporting notes)
Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts,
and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead
to deeper issues.
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, understandable, and contains
sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper (APA
style preferred).
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