Law Enforcement: Threat Assessment Discussion Questions
Please answer the following two question, separately, and using approximately 140 words for each.
Question 1
What is modus operandi? What elements must be considered to determine a person of interest’s modus operandi? Explain.
Question 2
Threat assessments requires understanding the environment. You have been assigned to put together a threat assessment for a visiting politician to your home. Write out the steps for the politician visit (Where he will park, path he will walk up to your home, entrance, etc.) from beginning to end. Based on the politician’s entire visit; discuss what areas he or she will be most vulnerable to attack. How would an attack be carried out (including weapon, most likely modus operandi, etc.)? When writing out your steps, be sure to include a rationale.
PLEASE NOTE:
Use at least one relevant, scholarly source per question in support of your content.
· All references must be FULLY accessible to me and from the internet (provide a link).
· References must be from the United States.