Homegrown Terrorism Competency Addressed in This Discussion • Competency 4: Implement appropriate human resource management skills. Introduction A homegrown Islamic terrorist is a U.S. citizen or resident who converts to radical Islamic extremism and plots and commits terrorist acts or fights for the jihadist movement both inside the United States and in foreign countries. Some recent incidents in this radical Islamic terrorist movement have included the following: • • • Use of the Internet to contact other individuals involved in the same brand of radicalism or planning the attack over the Internet. Methods of operation focusing on large-scale bombings or use of explosives aimed at disrupting communication and/or transportation hubs; a common motive of discontent toward U.S. policy, particularly focused on the Iraq and Afghan wars. Association with Anwar al-Awaiki, a U.S.-born, radical cleric who is directly tied to Al-Qaeda and spreads a strong, anti-U.S. agenda. Instructions As a leader in the criminal justice field, consider the challenges we face with homegrown terrorism. In your main post: • • • Explain the type of homegrown terrorism you are likely to face in your locale, and why, based on your location and current or desired position in the criminal justice field. Articulate whether you, as a police administrator, believe it is important in your community to hire recruits with specific training in terrorism or whether training could be provided on the job. Predict the type of training you would institute as the leader in a police department to ensure that your departmental employees were as prepared as possible to confront homegrown terrorism. Discussion Objectives The competencies addressed in this discussion are supported by discussion objectives, as follows: • o Competency 4: Implement appropriate human resource management skills. Explain the type of homegrown terrorism you are likely to face in your locale, and why, based on your location and current or desired position in the criminal justice field. o o Articulate whether you, as a police administrator, believe it is important in your community to hire recruits with specific training in terrorism or whether training could be provided on the job. Predict the type of training you would institute as the leader in a police department to ensure that your departmental employees were as prepared as possible to confront homegrown terrorism. Response Guidelines Respond to the posts of two peers. Interact with other learners about the type of homegrown terrorism you are likely to face in your various locales. • • • Did you and other learners share similar views? Why or why not? Did you agree or disagree as to whether it is important for a police administrator to hire recruits with specific training in terrorism? Why or why not? Did you share similar ideas about the type of training a leader in a police department should institute to confront homegrown terrorism? Why or why not? APA citations are not required for discussions. However, if outside material is used, you are required to cite references. Resources • • • • CJ Discussion Participation Scoring Guide. Community of Excellence. Criminal Justice Undergraduate Research Guide. G.R.E.A.T. Discussion Guidelines.
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