Assignment Description:

To complete the activity, you should use any available information sources to refine your inputs and evaluate terrorist threats using these five factors:

• Existence
• Capability
• History
• Intention
• Targeting

Requirements:

Conduct a threat/hazard assessment of your local Costco wholesale store and review the following practical exercise #1; it's going to be the last image.

Practical Exercise #2 * Each student will conduct a Threat/Hazard Assessment on their local grocery store or building that has been approved by the instructor. * Be sure to conduct the analysis on the same building identified in the previous practical exercise. * The purpose of this assignment is to apply the techniques learned in this module. Practical Exercise #2 Use the recommended method to evaluate terrorist threats using these five factors: 1. Existence 2. Capability 3. History 4, 5. Targeting Intention Practical Exercise #2 * Students are required to submit a document that describes: The approach for this exercise (general information about the building, location, environment, etc.) Provide a written evaluation of the terrorist threat. This is a 2 page (minimum) assignment. Practical Exercise #1 for Costco Wholesale Overview: Costco is a very successful company that has grown over the years to become the largest membership warehouse chain in the United States. Costco is a multi-billion-dollar global retailer that has warehouse stores in eight countries. They are a leader in their field and are known for their quality and their outstanding business ethics. They provide a family atmosphere that keeps their customers coming back. The key to their success is that they are dedicated to bringing top quality brand name products at the best prices. Costco sells a variety of items, including household goods. According to history, Costco Wholesale Corporation has been performing effectively in the market being the largest retailer classified as number two. Costco has about 614 stores and 208, 000 employees in the USA. Additionally, Costco's total annual revenue in 242 29 billion in 2023. The average sales per store is 252 million. Location/Time: Costco is located at 4725 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. The store is_located in a retail area that includes various other stores and restaurants. The shopping center is easily accessible from major roads and highways, which makes it convenient for shoppers. Costco opens from 10:00AM to 8:30PM. Additionally, it has a large parking lot with a lot of space for customers to park their cars. There is always plenty of parking available for everyone, which includes spots close to the store entrance. This Costco is near a fire station, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and Mc Connel Public Safety Transportation. Core Functions and Processes: Retail Operation: Inventory management, Membership subscription, credit card management, customer service and check out operations are included in retail operation. Food Products: Costco provides in-house food products that they prepare such as Pizza, Hot dogs, chickens, bakery items etc. Supply Chain and Logistics: Costco has good relationships with their vendors, allowing them to get big quantities of items and sell them to customers at a lower price. Costco is designed in the warehouse manner, with a large inventory that is distributed