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Bills Seek To Protect Citizens Who Report Suspicious Activity

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March 9, 2011

Bills Seek To Protect Citizens Who Report Suspicious Activity – HS Today
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has lauded the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign in every congressional appearance she has made recently. The campaign, adopted from an effort in New York City, encourages private citizens to report suspicious activity that could be connected to terrorist plots to local authorities. But such reporting could easily lead to accusations of inappropriate spying or infringement on the rights of others. It could even misidentify people engaged in innocent activities.

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Senators Call On Administration to Stop Student Visa Fraud at 'Sham' Universities

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March 9, 2011

Senators Call On Administration to Stop Student Visa Fraud at ‘Sham’ Universities – Fox News
Several top U.S. senators are calling on the Obama administration to crack down on so-called “sham universities” which serve as a front for getting foreign nationals into the United States on student visas.

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Obama Guantanamo Retreat: Maybe Embarrassing But Politically Neutral

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March 9, 2011

Obama Guantanamo Retreat: Maybe Embarrassing But Politically Neutral – NPR It’s All Politics
President Obama’s announcement Monday of a resumption of military trials at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, a failure of his campaign pledge to close the site, likely won’t hurt him politically.

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Marshal, gunman die in St. Louis shootout

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March 9, 2011

Marshal, gunman die in St. Louis shootout | Reuters A deputy U.S. Marshal serving a warrant was shot and killed, two other officers were wounded and the suspect was also killed in a gunfight on Tuesday at a home in St. Louis, officials said.

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Al Jazeera Tracks Mid-East Social Media Revolutions

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March 9, 2011

Al Jazeera Tracks Mid-East Social Media Revolutions – OhMyGov News The rise of social media has provided would-be revolutionaries with the necessary tools to harness the desire for change into tangible action. And finally, it seems, someone is starting to keep tabs on just how much social media is playing a role in the shifting […]

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King defends 'essential' Islam hearing

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March 8, 2011

King defends ‘essential’ Islam hearing – Politico
Rep. Peter King hit back Tuesday at critics blasting his committee’s scheduled hearing on the “radicalization” of American Muslims. “These hearings are absolutely essential,” the New York Republican said Tuesday morning on MSNBC. “I am facing reality – my critics are not.”

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IATA calls for intelligent approach to air cargo security

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March 8, 2011

IATA calls for intelligent approach to air cargo security – Flightglobal
Improving the security of air cargo consignments must not be achieved at the cost of crippling the industry, says IATA.

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Wooly Headed Wonks vs. Propeller Headed Geeks

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March 8, 2011

Washington’s Cyber Security landscape has two tribes. One is the Wooly Headed Wonks. This tribe’s members are into policy, law and regulations. The other tribe is the Propeller Headed Geeks. This tribe’s members are scientists, computer engineers and software architects. The growing cyber threat that we all face is such that the two groups MUST learn to cooperate. If they do not, we are in big trouble.

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TSA-Friendly Sneakers Cash In on Security Theater

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March 7, 2011

TSA-Friendly Sneakers Cash In on Security Theater – Gadget Lab
Airport “security” theater may be sickeningly pointless, but this stealthy introduction to a police state brings certain commercial advantages to those willing to cash in. First, it was the baggie makers that got rich. Then, it was the turn of laptop bag and sleeve manufacturers. Now its the turn of sneaker makers.

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"Somethings" may be clogging counterterrorism efforts

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March 7, 2011

“Somethings” may be clogging counterterrorism efforts – Homeland Security Newswire
Initiatives by DHS to encourage sports fans, shoppers, and public transportation users to “Say Something” if they notice suspicious activity may be overwhelming the system and hindering our defenses, according to a policy analyst. The recent partnership between DHS and the NBA shows DHS does not plan on holding back its call for vigilance.

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