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Security Debrief
Arctic Meltdown: The Economic and Security Implications of Global Warming
Security Debrief’s contributor, Dr. Scott G. Borgerson, shares his expertise on the economic and security issues related to global warming.
Dept of Homeland Security Must Establish Citizen Partnerships
The attitude of DHS planning should be one of enlisting Americans into the effort, building a culture of inclusiveness, information sharing, and trust with the public, a stark departure from previous approaches that homeland security is best left up to professionals in the federal government.
Policing Riots as a Form of Risk Management
One of the primary roles of the police is to protect the population from crime, and to maintain order. Within a democracy that role should be achieved within the context of facilitating free speech within an orderly context. Order can be compromised by a wide range of situations, some more likely than others.
We cannot turn our backs on Mexico's Fight with Drug Lords
Our Nation has spent over one-half trillion dollars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past five years—and rightfully so. However, our country plans on spending a mere $400 million dollars a year for the next few years to help Mexico take on the cartels and win back their country. Our Central American neighbors are losing the fight against these same syndicates as many of these thugs flee south to evade the pressure from Mexican security forces.
Jon Adler of FLEOA Addresses Legislative Priorities
In a letter written on January 15th, Adler outlined the legislative priorities in the coming year as including law enforcement disability reform and enhancement of the retirement system for federal law enforcement. FLEOA also pledged support for the priority initiatives of its encompassed agencies such as the Department of Defense, Federal Air Marshalls, US Secret Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Surrender on the Immigration Enforcement Front – Or a Case of Hot Potato?
Following Congress’ failure to pass comprehensive immigration reform, the Administration has stepped up enforcement activities against employers, possibly in the hope that it would spur compromise and further consideration of immigration reform. These efforts over the past two years have resulted in impressive Department of Homeland Security operations.
How Security Regulations Have Changed Since 9/11
Today we seem to have journeyed far enough from 9/11 to come to a place in which we institute security regulations the old fashioned way. Lots of bureaucratic study, endless comment periods, stacks of economic analysis that academic economists can’t even understand, legal commentary and adherence to process and procedure that produce more frustration than better security. I suggest the pendulum has swung too far in favor of regulatory niceties and away from negotiated outcomes that make security better faster.
Asa Hutchinson joins Sen. Leahy, former Sen. Danforth to Endorse Holder for AG
Holder continues to receive support from prominent Republican lawyer-politicians. Former Sen. John Danforth (R-Mo.) and former Rep. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) joined Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy in a conference call to vouch for Holder’s independence and judgment as deputy attorney general.
Observations on the E-Verify Experience In Arizona & Recommended Customer Service Enhancements
E-Verify is an Internet-based program that permits registered employers to verify a new hire’s legal ability to work in the United States. This report explores how E-Verify has been received by some public and private sector employers who have been required to use it.
