Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
Drone
Security during a large political setting is paramount to establishing a safe forum in which opinions can be expressed. As evidenced by the case, security, particularly during election years can become a very contentious issue. This is particularly true during the DRNC as the current political environment is notoriously quarrelsome. Aspects such as unprecedented government shutdowns, looming budget debates, rising inequality, and other issues are all very combative subjects. As such, individual groups or factions tend to be very aggressive in these views or opinions. These groups often resort to violence in order to gain momentum, media attention, or other means to gaining a desired outcome. Security is therefore needed to help prevent, detail, and otherwise curtail acts of violence. The drone proposal therefore within the context given in the case, seems as a viable option in protecting the well-being of participants of the DRNC and the surrounding community.
First, the cost associated with the use of drones is far superior to that of the manned aerial support. As the case indicates, drones are, in many instances, only 1/7 the cost of helicopters and other manned aircraft. This cost saving is particularly important within the context of the overall $1.9 million grant....
As resources are limited, savings are critical is the overall safety of participants is not compromised. As drones are significantly cheaper than their human counterparts, the savings can be allocated to still further security measures on the ground. Aspects such as electronic detection systems, guards, and other forms of security could be increased. These aspects, without the cost savings garnered from the drones, would not be realized (Martin, 2011).
In addition, the drones are more productive and efficient protective methods. Drones do not suffer from human related error such as fatigue, miscalculation, and input error. In fact, drones are more productive as they do not need rest, or sleep. As such, they can be maintained in the air for surveillance periods longer than their human counterparts. This function is critical to the safety of the participants of the DRNC as even one minute of missed surveillance can cause massive casualties to the surrounding community. As drones are unmanned, troops and security personnel on the group have constant access to "eyes in the sky" functions whenever needed. Aspects such as tracking movements, monitoring individual activity, or even spotting suspicious behavior will be much more effective. In fact, drones are particularly adept…
References:
1) Gal-Or, Benjamin (May 1990). Vectored Propulsion, Supermaneuverability & Robot Aircraft. Retrieved from Springer Verlag. ISBN 0-387-97161-0
2) Owens, Hudson L.; Flannes, M. ( Feb 2011). "Drone Warfare: Blowback from the New American Way of War." Retrieved from Middle East Policy 18: 122 -- 132.
3) Martin, Rachel (Dec 19, 2011). "Report: High Levels Of 'Burnout' In U.S. Drone Pilots." Retrieved from NPR
Overarching theme of the Democratic-Republican National Committee Statement of the purpose of the exercise The objective of the table top stimulus has been to replicate as practically as one possibly can the likeliest circumstances that the actual work-team task force might experience throughout the DRNC, in addition to a worst-case scenario. Participating entities and their roles A few of the entities included within the table top conference consist of: Major Susan Barker, the commander
DRNC Forensics Workgroup Planning It is the duty of this committee to set up sufficient security and forensic measures, while still ensuring "that the event continues safely and at the same time respect Constitutional rights, including freedom of speech and assembly" (Connors, 2007). Because of the highly controversy own nature of politics in the United States today, this will be a calculated effort. Undoubtedly, there will be issues with law enforcement
DRNC Scenario Overview of Subject Matter: Biological warfare has got to do with the utilization of a wide range of microorganisms such as fungi, viruses, or bacteria to harm a human target (or in rare cases, to harm plants and animals). Essentially, "biothreat agents have the potential to produce a life-threatening illness" (The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2012). Situation: a Democratic-Republican National Convention (DNRC) event has been convened in Miami, Florida. Threat:
The decision as to which protests should be permitted needs thorough evaluation in this particular case. The Amnesty International protest proves to be at a safe enough distance from the convention and is also a more secure situation, where police and other law enforcement can better keep suspicious bags and packages from entering the area. However, there could be a number of legal claims if the Committee grants a permit
With the threats looming in recent years, most cities have pumped up the level of security in and around conventions. The research suggest "ever since the September 11th attacks, security at all major events, political or not, has been turned up several notches" (Mataconis, 2012). Police take greater security measures, including more searches and restrictions of what can be brought into First Amendment Zones, essentially means that there will
DRNC Scenario The author of this report is to answer to three major questions as it relates to the DRNC scenario advanced by the story that preceded it. The first question is the legal claims relating to the use of the LRAD. The second question is the basis that should be used to deny Amnesty International from getting their permit and the implications that this could cause. The final question requires