PART I

1. In an essay, describe a crime scene including material information evidence and physical evidence that can be used to develop a case without an expert's examination. Explain how to collect terrorism evidence, pack it up, and ship it to the lab.

2. Explain the concept of an investigative task force and how they work together even in different jurisdictions proving to be most helpful in terrorism cases where vast amounts of area may be involved (air transport, mail, trans-national e-mail, etc.).

3. What would be an ideal operational situation for a task force involved in a bomb explosion right outside the city limits of Chicago that is similar to an explosion just two weeks prior in Milwaukee? Explain the steps you would use to try to connect both bombings and the ramifications of a possible serial bomber to capture in two jurisdictions.

4. Explore the many bits of information that a mail cover might develop. Tell what the best kind of mail cover is and how that which is on the outside of a target's mail can be utilized legally.

5. Delineate the role of the crime laboratory's responsibilities in terrorism investigation and explain how the investigator must go the extra steps needed to obtain valuable evidence.

PART II

Directions: For this assignment, you are to research the Internet and locate a terrorist attack. Once you have researched the case, you are to write an essay explaining the nature of the incident and the actions needed at the scene to begin the investigation. Be sure to include what you are looking for as an investigator and how you will go about conducting your investigation.

Your paper should be 1 to 2 pages in length not including the title page and the references page. Citations, references, formatting should be in accordance with APA guidelines. For more information on APA format, please refer to the table in the APA Style Guide in the Academic Resource Center (ARC).