Overview
In this journal assignment, you will identify at least one event or indicator, specify how that event or indicator was identified, describe what was done with the information, and justify whether different steps should have been taken with the information.
Prompt
Sometimes events or indicators of threats are not identified as such and can slip by unnoticed until it is too late to act on them. Intelligence agencies have entire teams of people whose sole job is to review information that has been collected by various sources and determine whether the information contains credible threats that need to be either reported for further monitoring or escalated for action.
Consider some of the examples of threats and potential threats that have been discussed so far in this course and review the CIA and FBI websites. What are some examples of events or indicators that did not initially seem like threats, but that in fact ended up being indicators of threats?
In 150 to 300 words, identify at least one event or indicator, specify how that event or indicator was identified (or who identified it, if applicable), describe what was done with the information, and justify whether different steps should have been taken with the information. For your justification, be sure to explore why different steps should have been taken (or why not).
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Identify at least one event or indicator.
- Specify how that event or indicator was identified or who identified it.
- Describe what was done with that information.
- Justify whether different steps should have been taken with that information.
Guidelines for Submission
This assignment must be 150 to 300 words in length. Any references must be cited in APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.