PHYSICAL SECURITY: PROTECTING OUR U.S.

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1. Explain in detail three problems caused by illegal border activity that threatens U.S. interests, and explain how each compromises our physical security. Provide the details in the form of: a. Problem statement b. Current solutions c. Risk mitigation: With the goal of protecting people and property in mind, what are the potential risk mitigation solutions for each problem? 2. Describe the risk assessment technique used to mitigate the consequences. 3. When does the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) collect biometric data (e.g., fingerprints and digital photographs)? Assignment Expectation: Length: This Case Assignment should be 3-5 pages, not counting the title page and references. References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format). Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.