Improvised explosive device (IED) attacks continue to occur in the global community by terrorist organizations and lone-wolf terrorists. For this assignment, you are to conduct research on the use of an IED in an attack that occurred in the United States or abroad within the last 5 years. You will then write a case study that provides a thorough analysis of the attack and demonstrates your understanding of concepts addressed in this course.
Your case study will contain three parts. The first part should include a background and analysis of the attack that includes at a minimum, the following components listed below.
The second part of your case study will focus on detection and response to the incident. Address the following points:
Finally, in the third part of your case study, you will consider the various homeland security technology options discussed in this course relating to prevention, protection, and mitigation. Offer and defend your opinion on the following question.
Your case study should present an insightful and thorough analysis with strong arguments and evidence and clearly applied course concepts. Your case study will be a minimum of four pages, not counting the title and reference pages. You must use a minimum of three sources, which must be properly cited. Your case study, including all references, must be formatted in APA style.
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