CRJ320 - WEEK 9 - DISCUSSION 9

"Criminal Activities of Gangs and Terrorism"

From the first e-Activity, use Table 19.2 “Definitional Characteristics of Gangs” in Chapter 19 of the textbook and diagnose whether or not the city you selected is recognized as a city with a gang problem. Next, suggest one (1) additional criterion (in addition to the definitional characteristics of gangs in Table 19.2) that can be used to judge the existence of a gang within a city. Provide a rationale to support your response.

City of Detroit

This opinion is based on the apparent decay and devastation on the North-East side of Detroit from the area of Seven Mile and Van Dyke going south toward downtown Detroit. From the look of deterioration, abandoned vacant and deteriorating houses, graphics and graffiti depictions written and painted throughout this area and beyond the possibility is high that gang activity exists. Another note that sends a flag is high traffic but no shopping. As one peruses the area what is noted is the physical body language that reveals wariness and watchfulness of all people and traffic.

As prey, they portray the right body language and defensive stance that allows survival. People who are unfortunately victimized have a look of desolation and hopelessness that is apparent to those who care and observe the minute details of inner defense and strategic reliance to live and survive those whose instinct compels them to dominate, suppress, oppress and control first one then all people.

In relation to crime it is the act of behavior suppression and control. It is an unnatural state that causes realization of an affective state of populace distress and need of assistance. Prevalent of crime is the change of behavioral actions, treatment and scrutiny. These changes are clearly a deliberate act that facilitates once again control and the usurping of rights of individual to people.

Further as the acts of gangs there are always backers of influence that use and channel them through to make “the money”, get the “prestige”, get the “high”, get the “word”, do the “act” and be the “know”.

These acts are the bravo on the street and the holler “I’m it” and is the highest play one can get to make it to the top.

From the second e-Activity, discuss the impact that the 9/11 commission report had on FBI and CIA regarding their counterterrorism activities (e.g. the investigative techniques before and after September 11th, 2001). Provide a rationale to support your response.

The impact of 9/11 Commission report from the FBI and CIA regarding their counterterrorism activities before 9/11 is inclusive of usual standards to policy to prevent terrorism. Firstly, described as the unlawful use of force of violence against persons or people to intimidate or coerce a government, civilian populace, or any segmentation.

Based upon the appendage of terrorism as an act, will and procedure was active to respond but due to the devastating attack on 9/11/2001 this caused a complete reversal of some protocols and a new thrust of aggressive fight to block and foil future acts begin. As stated this act brought the actual reality of destruction, death and chaos to all eyes and leaders who acted fast and quick to dispel the look of weakness or intimidation.

To counter terrorism the ACIT was initiated into a law, in 1996 the FBI established the National Counter-terrorism Center and established the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.

In 1999 top priority was and is to prevent terrorism by the FBI who added a new counter-terrorism division with four subunits: The International Terrorism Section, The Domestic Terrorism Section, The National Infrastructure Protection Center and the National Domestic Preparedness Office.

The act of terrorism reflected and charged against the United States on 9/11 brought the United States to the entire world’s attention to the act of war levied against this country. As a war started, so did the aggressive stance against terrorist acts become the reason to stand “hard as hell” against the destruction of this great nation.

As such in response, President George W. Bush initiated the act and charge by signing the Executive Order 13228 establishing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take post and the USA Patriot Act, the NIPP and Fusion Centers to merge, correlate and attack forward fast.

In active fights against terrorism and erosion of authority the active fight begins with know it when you see it. Charge it, relay it as seen as threat and deal with it fast, quick and hard.

Purpose, secure the homeland with a united face against foreign delayal or aversion to structure.

Thank you.

Felicia

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EastsideAl – website – http://www.detroityes.com/mb/showthread.php?1096-Detroit-s-gangs-Who-they-are-and-how-to-stop-them
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Que lo que se necesita para Kick Ass estilo Americano

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
WEEK 9 - DISCUSSION 9
RESPONSE TO CO-STUDENT

Response to 1st Part

In response to your post, does the level of homocides have to increase to be a prevalent issue? I feel that yes, homocides are a concurrence and is a supporter of gang activity but that there is something else fueling these deaths and destructive behavior. That the underlayments of society are rising dangerously high and allow the ability to snag and grab the transitional acts of crime as if in a slow camera that is raising its ugly head of hate, greed, cruelty and manipulation.

Lastly, these acts are psychological and psychological warfare of intimidation and suppression and oppression. Further as incentive the stimulus - I give - you take - I assist - you return the favor. More or less you scratch my back and I will scratch yours. But a folly to those not supplying the fuel is that there is no dedication or loyalty to them when they "F" up they are out. No communication...just gone for good.

Response to 2nd Part

I disagree that the systems, policy or procedure were poor the attack was a deliberate sneak attack that none could predict or halt in time. There is no way any American leader would sit on his "A" and allow this kind "S" to start and kill our people and destroy what we hold dear the active communication base. No way in "H".

This is what the Twin Towers was, it is not just a symbolic statement of a crisis that occurred and is listed as 9/11. This act symbolizes a hate toward this country and its prosperity and willful attack against American Infrastructure and a studied measure to make this country stumble and fail. See as follows as highlighted:


The World Trade Center, prior to the 2001 attacks, was a hub of economic prosperity, housing tenants including Morgan Stanley and the Lehman Bros., among many others. Due to the affluence of the tenants, the Twin Towers represented the elite and powerful, National Geographic reported just days after the attack. The World Trade Center was considered by many as the financial hub of the country. The towers may have also been seen to symbolize America's imperialism and international influence by those who viewed them with disdain. Structurally, the sleek design of the crystalline and metal towers boasted the prosperity and achievement in America.

Lastly, as with all acts the lack of a true patriot does not ever work, think, feel or betray his homeland, people or leaders of this nation.

Thank you.

Felicia