INSTRUCTIONS: You are an expert in environmental crime making a presentation to a group of law enforcement officers (LEOs). Your objective is to inform the LEOs of the extent of the problem and what they can do to prevent this crime/enforce the laws pertaining to this crime.
You will use a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the issue.
Content Requirements:
Choose one (only) of the following categories and one specific crime in that category; for example, deforestation; electronic waste; rhinoceroses; etc.
An Agricultural Crime (e.g., theft of livestock, crops, equipment, chemicals, and pesticides, as well as vandalism and other forms of property crime, etc.)
An Environmental Crime (e.g., trees, oceans, land, etc.)
A Wildlife Crime (e.g., tigers, bears, elephants, eagles, birds, etc.)
Include the following:
1. Briefly describe the nature of the problem/issue. (Carefully analyze the problem: myths vs. facts; pros vs. cons.)
2. Discuss the history of the issue.
3. Describe the extent of the problem/issue. (Is it an actual problem or a perception? What are the statistics?)
4. Use at least two actual (real) examples/cases to illustrate your position.
5. What are the best practices for LEOs to detect offenders in this crime?
6. What is the recommended long-term solution? Be specific.
Do not base your position on personal opinion and emotions.
The audience members (law enforcement officers) should leave your presentation feeling more informed.
Helpful site:
Sustainability For All. (n.d.) Top 5 Environmental Crimes, https://www.activesustainabilitv.com/en vironment/crimes-aeainst-the-environment/
Parenthetical citation: (Sustainability For All, n.d.)
Requirements:
Follow the PowerPoint Requirements.
The language should be impersonal, and should not include personal pronouns, emotional language or informal speech.
Avoid political aspersions.
Know your role and your audience.
Proofread before submitting.
Late assignments will not be accepted; however, you may turn your assignment in early
You may submit your presentation more than once (four times) in order to check the similarity rate and/or if you would like to submit a video or use many photos and graphics.
