Discussion questions:

Please respond to the below topics and questions for some lively discussion.

1. Explore the information published on the International Cruise Victims website. With the number of passengers taking cruises we know crime occurs aboard. What is the role for a CSI in these types of international cases?

2. What can be done if the suspects are foreign nationals who departed the vessel at a foreign port prior to the ship returning to the United States?

3. What if a federal agent is on vacation on the vessel when the acts took place can they be helpful explain?

4. Is it necessary for U.S. law enforcement to discuss the matter with a prosecutor prior to the ship returning to a U.S. port explain?

5. If we have around 4500 people (crew and passengers) aboard the ship what challenges from a CSI perspective would you likely encounter?

6. What have you learned with regard to the U.S. Coast Guard and its civilian law enforcement organization and jurisdiction and how would that agency impact this alleged crime?

7. What if the FBI or USCG declines to become involved in the investigation of the alleged crime?
8. What if you learn the ships on board security officers cleaned up parts of the crime scene and evidence has been compromised?

9. Can the victim/s bring a civil suit (ship, crew, suspect/s) in the matter in a U.S. Court or other court-explain?

10. As a CSI how long (time) would you be able to hold up the ship (generally they do a quick turnaround) to complete your work before letting it sail again with more passengers?