Mike Hickey, Verizon’s Vice President for Government Affairs and National Security Policy, has decided to do the unthinkable – he’s retiring to enjoy the good and great life he has earned for himself and his family. For those of us fortunate enough to work with Mike, his professionalism, level-headedness and willingness to hear things out became the measure by which we would judge the leadership of various groups working in homeland centric areas.
Holder tells Muslim audience ‘no apologies’ for sting operations – The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room
Attorney General Eric Holder told a Muslim and Arab-American audience Friday that law enforcement sting operations are not entrapment, calling the arrest of a would-be terrorist in November a “successful undercover operation.”
TSA approves for-pay faster security lines at airports – Homeland Security Newswire
As the controversy continues over airport security scanners and pat-downs, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has given the green light to a “trusted traveler” lane at another one of the U.S. busiest airports.
This is the second video from the US Chamber’s forum on supply chains and cargo security. Officials from TSA and CBP join representatives from the private sector to discuss where policy might be going.
The US Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum on global supply chain this week, which of course had to include a discussion on international cargo security. Check out the video of CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin speaking to the group.
Holder Says U.S. Probes WikiLeaks-Related Web Attacks – Bloomberg
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said the Justice Department is examining cyber attacks that have been blamed on WikiLeaks supporters.
DHS Struggles with Global Aviation Security – HSToday
As terrorists can attack the United States through the global network of international airports, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with foreign countries to increase their levels of aviation security, officials told a recent Senate hearing.
I’ve watched with some frustration and amusement the coverage that has unfolded regarding DHS’ announcement earlier this week of working with Wal-Mart as part of its “See Something, Say Something” campaign. The coverage has been pretty cynical, and that’s really disappointing. The truth is there is probably no better company in America to aid this country’s bad days than the worldwide enterprise headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The partnership DHS is putting forward with Wal-Mart to engage the public in keeping an eye out for things of concern makes perfect sense on so many levels.
MPAC Trains TSA Screeners – The IPT Blog
An Islamist organization whose stock in trade is criticizing U.S. counter-terrorism efforts has been invited to train Transportation Safety Officers at Los Angeles International Airport.
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