Specialization InvestigationTerrorism

As you know class, this is our last seminar. I enjoyed the term.

Seminar, Discussion, and Research Project

Missing Assignments

Any questions before we begin?

Events of 9/11Establishment of the Department of

Homeland SecurityMajor reorganization- most Federal

law enforcement agencies now under ‘one roof’

FBI, lead domestic agency responsible for terrorism investigations

Identifying Threats State & Local Anti-Terrorism Training

(SLATT). Sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Provides training at no cost to state & local police

USA Patriot Act, expanded legal authority in collecting information, intelligence, and surveillance

Al-Queda, animal rights extremists (econ extremists)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Violent political movementsSingle-issue or special-interest

groupsRacial, ethnic, or religious threatsGlobal economic movementsHate groups and anti-immigration

movements

Terrorism- the use of force or the fear of force to achieve a political end. Also modified to read, “to achieve a particular or criminal end.” Another definition of terrorism is on page 566

Two Aspects of Terrorism-activity has potential to kill or injure large numbers of people (Also threat of mass destruction).-effective investigation aimed at preventing the act from occurring (proactive). After the act would be reactive

• Conspiracy• Murder (assassination)• Kidnapping• Hijacking (skyjacking)• Bombing/Arson• Robbery• Extortion• Manufacturing or possessing radiological,

chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons or the materials necessary to make them

• Raising funds for terrorist groups as designated by the Secretary of State

**Let’s add Cyber-attacks on computer and other technological systems

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004

Web Resources Initiative: International Convention for the

Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism U.S. extraterritorial jurisdiction abroad (pages 569-

570) Court Proceedings

Investigators should be well-prepared when they testify in court. They should not be surprised if they are asked about aspects of the Constitution or about their “Oath of Office. They should also not be surprised if they are asked if they have committed any illegal activities during the course of the investigation. If an officer has acted in an undercover capacity during the case, he will probably be questioned in detail about entrapment issues.

High tolerance for long stakeouts & surveillance

Aware minor details & insignificant information

Shun publicity Teamwork,

cooperation, technology available

Lengthy investigations Intelligence & analysis

Keep detailed records Physical evidence Establish Central

Command Other

1. a group’s stated goals; 2. its organizational structure; 3. its membership; 4. its tactical approach; 5. its means of communication; 6. its methods of raising funds; 7. its propensity for violence; and 8. its security procedures.Page 573

Recent example, month ago in NY, vendor saw vehicle

Physical Evidence- “One of the most important components of terrorist-related investigations in the collection and preservation of physical evidence.”

Oklahoma City Bombing: April 19, 1995 Timothy McVeighInmate Richard Wayne Snell executedRobert MillarWhat do these three items have in common?

Weapons Mass Destruction Psychological Motives For Investigations Types of Terrorism & Violent Groups Urban Violence & Street Gang

Investigations Types of Attacks other

Yes, that time again and the end to our seminars for this term

Thanks for participating and I hope you enjoyed the term

Complete Unit 9Reminder- missing assignments and

Unit 10 has a discussion question. I will stay online to answer any

questions.