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The paper is to be at least 4 pages, excluding the title page and bibliography. APA is to be used in citations. Plagiarism software will be used as you submit your paper to assignments. The TU plagiarism policy will be followed. At least two research articles from the TU Library must be used in your paper. IF you want to write on a different topic.
1. What is an important port near you? What comes into this port? What are the security parameters of this port and who manages the security? Research studies and present at least two on private security involvement or efficiency in running port security through entrance/exit, incoming ship security, etc.
2. Justify through research articles, news articles, government publications, private security organizations, etc. the necessity of private security as part of our country's "homeland security".
3. Should private security contractors provide security protection for U.S. government officials in areas outside of this country? Justify your answer through research using things in #2.
4. Private security is used for nuclear plants. Some have "reaction" forces to respond to a potential security breach or terrorist attack. Are these necessary? What do these private companies do in enforcing security at these essential plants? Use research articles to add to your answers.
5. Is privitization of the military police on U.S. military posts positive or negative? Have at least two research articles to support your answers.
6. Can the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) be returned effectively to private contractors? What are the pros and cons to privitization? Use research articles to support your stance.
7. Banks, retail companies, etc. have cybersecurity experts. What information should these private businesses share with the federal government to stop terrorism or cyberterrorism?
8. Fraud is rampant in workers comp cases, Medicare/Medicaid cases, bankruptcy, disabilitiy claims, etc. What is the role of private security in these investigations? Should they be involved? What is the case law or contract status that may allow them to be involved?
9. What are "private military companies"? What do they do? Are they effective? Are they worth the cost? Use research in your article.
10. Did Blackwater, now known as Academi, receive unfair media attention while serving in Iraq and other middle eastern countries? Who do they hire? Who hires them? Are they effective? Use research in your answer.
11. Research and write about the newest techniques that are effective in "retail shrinkage control" for department stores, retail outlets, etc.