Improvised explosive device

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives Michael Wragg Self Jr. Criminal Justice 101 University of South Carolina: Sumter Abstract This simple research paper will briefly explain the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives (ATF). The reader will learn about the history of the ATF and how it has expanded into the Bureau it is today. The ATF also has many career opportunities beginning with internships all the way to an ATF special agent. The reader will…

including the Omagh bombing in 1998 and a rocket propelled grenade attack on the MI-5 headquarters in England. The Real IRA has also been at the forefront of improvised explosive device technology; utilizing bombs with infrared triggers, explosives with mercury tilt switches, and explosively formed projectiles influencing the use of these devices around the world. Through the prolonged conflict and the experience of recruited former members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, the Real IRA…

There are two types of terrorist groups that can cause major problems for the United States. One group is known as domestic and the other transnational. In this paper I will describe the two groups and explain how different their methods are when it comes to terrorism. The difference between domestic terrorism and transnational terrorism is that domestic terrorism is homegrown which means the target, venue, and perpetrators are from the same country. This makes domestic terrorism a consequence…

Hero Essay Hero’s have many characteristics such as: bravery, courage, selflessness, passionate, and dependable. A person that is a hero can be characterized as “someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. A hero sacrifices him or herself for something the objectives to save a people, a person, or an idea. They put the needs of others before themselves.” A person’s hero can impact them in many ways. Stephen Baldwyn is my hero and a hero in general. He finished…

Criminals and Terrorist have similarities in the way they plan to commit crimes yet, there poses a distinct difference in the act of motivation. Criminals are usually motivated by greed; whereas, Terrorist are motivated by religious and political ideologies, which encompasses short and long-term goals (Clarke, R.V. & Newman, G. R., 2008). Some of the key components that are considered by Criminals and Terrorist include, the target of choice, the method and tools required to perform the act, and…

country of Iraq. Not without first making a stop in Kuwait, then driving up north to our final destination Tikrit, Iraq. In Kuwait, I was nervous about our convoy up north into Iraq. I did not know if terrorists would attack us, using improvised explosive devices (IED’s), fired upon with small arms, or both. One thing I did know was that I not scared to die and whatever happened was meant to be, I was going to look for the fight. People might consider it selfish not to think about the…

Immediately after the July attack, Mr. Abadi announced a series of new security measures, most prominently an order that the Iraqi police and soldiers stop using bomb detectors sold by a British company that were determined to be fake. The wandlike devices had been used for years at Baghdad’s checkpoints and were derided by a public that was angered by the government’s inability to protect its…

or country. Terrorists may do this for any number of reasons such as political, religious or environmental causes. First responders must be prepared to counter and respond to any number of different attacks including; bombings, shootings, explosive devices and cyber-attacks. First responders need to have situational awareness, gather intelligence, plan, train, and have the necessary equipment to be able to counter, and respond to these attacks. Local agencies must understand general planning…

Living in the United States, we often see the flash of blue lights and hear the whir of sirens. We loudly proclaim that that person must have done something unlawful to warrant a stop by the police. We never think that the police may be wrong. They may have arrested someone for the wrong reasons or for no reason at all. When students come to school, they expect an education. They never expect to be harassed or shamed. If a student brings an experiment to school to show off to a teacher, they…

Case Analysis Behind Terrorist Recruitment Terrorism is a serious problem in the current global community with increased cases witnessed recently. The issue affects many nations all over the world whether directly or indirectly. Most governments oppose terrorism, but a few groups of people including leaders in different countries condone and support active terrorism and terrorist groups. According to Miller (2013), terrorism is the illegal use of power and violence against people or property to…