DHS launches new nationwide training to counter violent extremism
A new web portal will soon help train law enforcement officers to counter violent extremism, the Homeland Security Department’s Scott McAllister said at a Sept. 19 Senate hearing.
Napolitano: Executive order on cybersecurity is 'close to completion'
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Wednesday said the cybersecurity executive order that the White House is drafting is “close to completion.”
FBI eager to embrace mobile 'Rapid DNA' testing
It’s been the FBI’s dream for years — to do near-instant DNA analysis using mobile equipment in the field — and now “Rapid DNA” gear is finally here.
Many States Lack Disaster Plans for Children
Save the Children has released its 2012 National Report Card on Protecting Children During Disasters, an annual publication that tracks the progress of states in planning for a disaster that involves children.
White House Moves Closer to Issuing Infosec Executive Order
President Obama’s homeland security adviser confirms that the administration is considering issuing an executive order to secure the mostly privately-owned systems critical to the functioning of the United States’ economy and society.
India, US working in new areas to strengthen homeland security
India and the US are looking at ways to improve their intelligence sharing mechanism and forging cooperation in new areas for strengthening homeland security, Indian Ambassador to United States Nirupama Rao said here today.
Congress members voice doubts about BioWatch
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior Republican colleague voiced grave doubts Thursday about the viability of BioWatch, the nation’s system for detecting biological attacks that has been plagued by false alarms.
FBI Warns of Violence in America Over Anti-Islamic Movie
A U.S. intelligence bulletin warned today that the violent outrage aimed at U.S. embassies spawned by a movie mocking the Prophet Mohammed could be spread to America by extremist groups eager to “exploit anger.”
US Ambassador Killed In Consulate Attack In Libya
Associated Press The U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans were killed in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi by protesters angry over a film that ridiculed Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. Ambassador Chris Stevens, 52, died as he and a group of embassy employees went to the consulate to try to evacuate staff […]
