Posted: September 3rd, 2013
Organized Crime-Related Intelligence
Organized Crime-Related Intelligence
Forum Topic
Please discuss at least three major aspects, conclusions, etc. that you consider important from the assigned reading for this week (e.g., confirm/refute, expand upon, examine attendant author statements or context). Do not make all your points about just one of the readings. Please ensure that you make appropriate use, in-text citation, and reference to available source information to support your perspective (be sure to include why you consider these issues important).
Requirements
Forum Topic
Please discuss at least three major aspects, conclusions, etc. that you consider important from the assigned reading for this week (e.g., confirm/refute, expand upon, examine attendant author statements or context). Do not make all your points about just one of the readings. Please ensure that you make appropriate use, in-text citation, and reference to available source information to support your perspective (be sure to include why you consider these issues important).
Requirements
Please participate in the indicated forum topic (by 11:55pm Thursday), and ensure that you make appropriate use, in-text citation, and reference to available source information to support your perspective in APA style and format (500 words).
Please organize your response according to the manner stipulated during weeks one and two.
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The grading criteria is based on the below APUS rubric for upper-level courses.
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The grading criteria is based on the below APUS rubric for upper-level courses.
Substance, i.e., extent to which answered/addressed all aspects of the topic/question posed in the Forum; initial posting met length requirement; analysis of concepts and theories clearly demonstrates superior knowledge and a clear understanding of the topic; relevant and scholarly resources were located and used appropriately; facts and examples are used in support of presentation (40%).
Collaboration, i.e., filed at least the number of required replies and met the length requirement; replies were substantive, thoughtful responses and contributed to the discussion; answers queries posed by others and remained present and actively engaged in the discussion (30%);
Writing quality, i.e., demonstrates a quality of writing consistent with scholarly works in the relevant discipline; facility in the use of subject-matter vocabulary and terminology consistent with the level of instruction; applies concepts with ease; writing style and organization are designed to successfully convey the message and the related information to the reader with maximum effect (10%).
Citations, i.e., reference sources relied on are cited appropriately and accurately. No writing of others is left without quotation and/or attribution, as appropriate. APA style and format is used correctly and consistently (10%).
Timeliness, i.e., filed all required postings in a timely manner (10%).
Lessons….
Week 5 – Organized crime-related intelligence
Collaboration, i.e., filed at least the number of required replies and met the length requirement; replies were substantive, thoughtful responses and contributed to the discussion; answers queries posed by others and remained present and actively engaged in the discussion (30%);
Writing quality, i.e., demonstrates a quality of writing consistent with scholarly works in the relevant discipline; facility in the use of subject-matter vocabulary and terminology consistent with the level of instruction; applies concepts with ease; writing style and organization are designed to successfully convey the message and the related information to the reader with maximum effect (10%).
Citations, i.e., reference sources relied on are cited appropriately and accurately. No writing of others is left without quotation and/or attribution, as appropriate. APA style and format is used correctly and consistently (10%).
Timeliness, i.e., filed all required postings in a timely manner (10%).
Lessons….
Week 5 – Organized crime-related intelligence
The content sections of this module are as follows:
Week 5 – Organized crime-related intelligence
Overview
Week Five
1) Examines the organized crime phenomenon.
2) Reviews Congressional and Justice Department reports on organized crime and related intelligence issues.
3) Assesses the continuing challenges for law enforcement.
Objectives
1) Understand the criminal intelligence environment.
4) Evaluate analytic tools, techniques and tradecraft.
5) Explain how information is transformed into useable intelligence.
Overview
Week Five
1) Examines the organized crime phenomenon.
2) Reviews Congressional and Justice Department reports on organized crime and related intelligence issues.
3) Assesses the continuing challenges for law enforcement.
Objectives
1) Understand the criminal intelligence environment.
4) Evaluate analytic tools, techniques and tradecraft.
5) Explain how information is transformed into useable intelligence.
7)Distinguish between distinct criminal intelligence areas.
Specific Topics
Organized crime in the U.S., major crime bosses, challenges for law enforcement.
Key Learning Concepts
Organized crime trends and intelligence strategies.
Organized Crime-Related Intelligence
Readings
Bjelopera, Jerome P. and Kristin M. Finklea. Organized Crime: An Evolving Challenge for U.S. Law Enforcement. Congressional Research Service. January 6, 2012.
Finklea, Kristin M. Organized Crime in the United States: Trends and Issues for Congress. Congressional Research Service. 2010.
Additional Resources
Angeles, Dylan. Top 15 Crime Bosses and Drug Lords in 2012. Listverse.com. June 5, 2012.
Bishop, Taylor. Organized Crime. Added Materials for INTL431. American Public University System (February 2013).
Specific Topics
Organized crime in the U.S., major crime bosses, challenges for law enforcement.
Key Learning Concepts
Organized crime trends and intelligence strategies.
Organized Crime-Related Intelligence
Readings
Bjelopera, Jerome P. and Kristin M. Finklea. Organized Crime: An Evolving Challenge for U.S. Law Enforcement. Congressional Research Service. January 6, 2012.
Finklea, Kristin M. Organized Crime in the United States: Trends and Issues for Congress. Congressional Research Service. 2010.
Additional Resources
Angeles, Dylan. Top 15 Crime Bosses and Drug Lords in 2012. Listverse.com. June 5, 2012.
Bishop, Taylor. Organized Crime. Added Materials for INTL431. American Public University System (February 2013).
Gang Intelligence Strategy Committee et al. Guidelines for Establishing and Operating Gang Intelligence Units and Task Forces. Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. March 2008.
The focus of this week is to provide students with the opportunity to review and discuss select information on organized crime, which has historically been a significant focus of criminal intelligence.
After completing the assigned readings, students must engage in substantive forum discussions with classmates on the indicated topic(s) and retain some of this knowledge for consideration in later segments of the course.
The focus of this week is to provide students with the opportunity to review and discuss select information on organized crime, which has historically been a significant focus of criminal intelligence.
After completing the assigned readings, students must engage in substantive forum discussions with classmates on the indicated topic(s) and retain some of this knowledge for consideration in later segments of the course.
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