Homeland Security Channel — Interview on Homeland Security Inside and Out The Homeland Security Television Channel is the world’s first online, on-demand television network dedicated to homeland security and global development. The 24/7 interactive television channel produces broadcast-quality video programs on all aspects of homeland security and the role of global development in fighting terrorism, […]
NBTA, Flo Attempt To Revive Reg. Traveler Since dominant Registered Traveler provider Verified Identity Pass in late June abruptly halted operations, some customers have sued the company for breach of contract, one of its competitors, Vigilant Solutions, also folded, and the remaining provider, Flo Corp., suspended operations at the only airport where it operated. However, […]
Sunday’s Washington Post Magazine (July 26, 2009), profiled the intense and what can only be described grueling process to become a Special Agent of the US Secret Service. Taking you through the backgrounds of some of the members of Special Agent Training Class No. 283 and the various obstacles and challenges that each has to overcome to graduate, Laura Blumenfeld’s article ‘The Making of an Agent,’ captures why this unique federal law enforcement branch and the men and women that make it up is as unique as it is.
Memo To ‘Color Alert’ Task Force: Put Your Citizen Hats On, Design With/For Public, Integrate Into Overall Citizen Preparedness Program, Consider All-Hazards Approach (Maybe Starting With H1N1), Replace Changing Colors With Consistent Communications, Advisory Should Be Two-Way, Let Public In ‘The Bubble’, Utilize Social Media The Department is now accepting comments on the future of […]
Pentagon Looks Beyond Force To Counter Piracy : NPR A review of U.S. efforts to combat piracy on the high seas is nearing completion. Military options are under consideration, but experts agree that the ultimate answer to the piracy problem will also require political solutions — addressing issues such as poverty, lawlessness and instability in […]
Absent an identity tool tied to E-Verify, employers have been left to serve as document detectives. Senator Schumer’s suggestion for a biometric employment card doesn’t sound all that different than enhanced security goals hoped to be achieved by Real ID. Regrettably this identity solution received a major blow in the past few weeks when the Administration announced that it was retreating from Real ID’s implementation.
National Level Exercise 2009 – NLE 09 Terror Exercise : Homeland Security News National Level Exercise 2009 (NLE 09) is scheduled for July 27 through July 31, 2009. NLE 09 will be the first major exercise conducted by the United States government that will focus exclusively on terrorism prevention and protection, as opposed to incident […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Finding the Balance: Shared Border of the Future Executive Summary Canada and the United States share a special relationship that is built on common values based on a long history of cooperation, family ties, and friendship. In addition to this strong friendship, our shared border facilitates the largest bilateral trading […]
DoD Buzz | New Weapons Busting Scanner | Air European aerospace giant EADS has begun production of a system intended to thwart terrorists carrying chemical or explosive weapons, a technology that also promises to be a boon to air travelers long grown frustrated with lines, delays, pat-downs and moving shoeless through airports. And then there […]
The presidential elections of June have brought to the surface, like never before, the deep rifts that exist within Iranian society and its power structure. What is really happening there? And more importantly, what should the United States do about it? The delicate and serious nature of the current situation in Iran requires a very wise approach by the Obama Administration. The stakes are very high and the opportunity is unique.
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