Two different assignments

Individual

Controlling Organized Crime Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper, using definitions, principles, and theories from previous assignments, in which you establish a thesis regarding the control of organized crime.

·        Identify the problems presented and the various relationships established by organized crime.

·        Describe the legal limitations associated with combating organized crime, including a critique of major federal laws and strategies that support this effort.

·        Suggest a realistic solution to control organized crime by discussing and evaluating the effectiveness of organized crime prosecutions.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Learning Team

Comparison of Organized Crime and Terrorist Groups Presentation

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation with speaker’s notes, comparing a domestic organized criminal group with a terrorist group. Select one of each based on the readings and additional resources, and answer the following questions:

·        What are the differences and similarities of organized crime and terrorism?

·        What is the scope of each group and their interrelationships with similar groups?

·        Explain the differences and similarities between the fundamental makeup of the groups’ origins as they relate to ethnic background, political ideology, social orientation, religion, and financial motivation.

·        Identify past and current trends for each group, and plot out future trends or actions in which each group may potentially take part on a national and international level.

Format your references consistent with APA guidelines.

Share your presentation with the class.