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Maryland COVID Crisis Challenges State’s Resilience

Facing rising COVID infections, Maryland is focusing on local solutions to an urgent crisis.

Questions from CDC for Cruise Ship Public Health Miss Wait Time Factors

Unless federal agencies ask the right questions, they are unlikely to get the answers they need.

A Letter to the Trump Administration – Establish a Faith-Based Sector of Critical Infrastructure

By Andy Jabbour
Faith-Based Organizations are essential, and now is the time to establish a Faith-Based Sector of critical infrastructure.

Rich Man’s War, Poor Man’s Fight, Humanity’s Opportunity

As we start to end the Great Pause, it is time to implement new strategies to make our society healthier and make the tactical approach to tackling COVID far richer.

The Start of a Movement in School Violence Prevention

School safety is homeland security.

Manchester Attack – Venue Security Worked…Until It Didn’t

The terrorist attack in Manchester is a reminder that even as venue owners and operators tighten event security, there remain soft targets immediately outside the security perimeter.

London Terror Attack – Will Attacks Occur as ISIS Loses its Grip?

Security Debrief contributors Dr. Doron Pely and Dr. Erroll Southers discussed the recent terror attack in London. What can we learn about the motivation of the attacker, the method of attack and the evolving investigation?

U.S. Border Security Must Guard Against Biologic Threats

By Tim Stephens
A missing element in existing border security measures is a means to ensure we don’t increase the threat from disease outbreaks.

Launch Inaugural Parade Before the Congressional Luncheon

By Alan Ladwig
Don’t make the public stand in the cold while the new president wines and dines with legislators. There is no reason that the Congressional event can’t take place after the parade.

The Cost of Being a Big-Time Host – Is It Worth It?

With the 2016 Olympics about to start, there are mounting concerns about Rio’s readiness and the costs to the host country. Facing significant security threats, public leaders are wondering, is it even worth hosting a large event?