Policy, Homeland Security, and Cybercrime
Public Policy Debate
Should Homeland Security Focus More on Cyber Crime Moving Forward? YES
4-page argument detailing the results of your research and arguments on your assigned public policy issue.
- Apply a deep-level analysis to your assigned public policy topic.
- Describe the symptoms, magnitude, and consequences of the policy you are analyzing and support it with facts.
- Provide at least 3 outside sources to support your work.
- Be sure to cite all sources using APA format.
In case the instructions for the debate in week 6 are unclear, let me state the steps for the debate concisely: 1. develop the arguments you and your partner find most persuasive based on research (3-5 pp) on Tuesday, 2. review the other sides 3-5 pp paper and rebut their arguments (2 pp) on Thursday, then 3. provide your overall assessment of the topic having considered the pro and con arguments (2 pp) due on Saturday. I know these are a lot of deliverables, especially given the situations some of you may encounter at home or work. Do the best you can and see if you are able to work with your partner on these assignments.
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Policy, Homeland Security, and Cybercrime
The Department of Homeland Security is an entity set by cabinet and given the mandate to oversee the provision of public security at the federal level. The DHS is the equivalent of ministries of interior or departments of home affairs in other countries. Traditionally, homeland security was always associated with efforts and strategies that the American government has taken to safeguard its territory and the lives of its citizens from the ravages of terrorism. In forming this entity, the government’s initial pursuit was to create an environment where people from all spheres…
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