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Timothy Rice’s thesis investigates the impact of line-of-duty funerals on mental resilience in firefighters, showing how such rituals support culture, community, and social identity. He […]
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Ron Miller’s thesis, “Policing the Pacific,” identifies a critical need for enhanced law enforcement in the Pacific Island Countries and Freely Associated States, focusing on […]
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Marie Balak’s thesis, “The Nexus of Societal Fragility and Extremism,” explores how fragile societies contribute to the rise of violent extremism, drawing on examples such […]
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Joshua Henson’s thesis, “Nudges from Abroad: Investigating American Vulnerability to Foreign Choice Architecture,” investigates the risks of foreign influence in American democratic processes through technology, […]
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Jeni Best’s thesis examines the integration of facial recognition technology (FRT) within law enforcement, particularly through the U.S. CBP’s Biometric Entry-Exit Program, and proposes an […]
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Alvin Luedtke’s thesis, “Bridging the Gap: Instilling Moral Courage and Impelling Moral Action in the Public Safety Sphere,” investigates the patterns of moral failure within […]
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In his thesis, “Forming the More Perfect Union,” Craig T. Solgat examines the crucial role of trust and communication in emergency management, with a specific […]
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Carlos Mejia’s CHDS master’s thesis, “Active Shooter Response: Can a Comprehensive Approach Address the Existing Gaps?,” analyzes the shortcomings of the current Incident Command System […]
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Michael Pfaltzgraff from Anne Arundel County Fire Department studied the effects of no instructor guidance (tactical silence) on firefighter trainees during intense scenarios in his […]
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Michael McMasters’ thesis, “Societal Polarization: An Evolving Threat to U.S. Homeland Security,” examines the growing problem of societal polarization in the U.S., and its risks […]
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In his thesis, “Force and Foresight: Merging ESIM with Classical Policing Models for Protest Management,” Bryan Thueson explores the transition from protests to riots and […]
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Jorhena Thomas provides an introduction to Girl Security and how it is creating pathways for historically underrepresented populations to drive solutions to our most pressing …
Adding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to National and Homeland Security More
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Since the attacks of 9/11, the U.S. government has provided funding to federal, state, and local emergency response entities in order to prepare better for …
There’s a GAP for That: Detailing Poor Emergency Response Outcomes when Public Health Preparedness Plans Lack Operational Substance More
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In this video, Elvis Chan discusses his CHDS Master’s thesis, “Fighting Bears and Trolls: An Analysis of Social Media Companies and U.S. Government Efforts to …
Fighting Bears and Trolls: An Analysis of Social Media Companies and U.S. Government Efforts to Combat Russian Influence Campaigns During the 2020 U.S. Elections More
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A diaspora of U.S.-born minors living in Mexico are falling under the radar of both U.S. and Mexican authorities. Referred to as “reverse dreamers,” many …
Home Deferred: The Future Homeland Security Implications of Reverse Dreamers More
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In this video, Ben Greer explores existing frameworks and common challenges with information sharing among California’s anti-human trafficking specialty units. This research, the basis for …
Connecting the Dots of an Opaque Crime: Analyzing the Information-Sharing Framework and Practices of California’s Human-Trafficking Task Force More
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In this video based on his CHDS thesis, “A Case for State and Local Integration of the Separate Federal Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program,” Matt Heckard …
A Case for State and Local Integration of the Separate Federal Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program More
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As homelessness in the United States continues to impact local communities, law enforcement organizations situated at the forefront of the crisis are struggling to respond …
Stretched Too Thin: The Impact of Homelessness on U.S. Law Enforcement More
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Environmental disasters are complex problems not only for the communities directly hit but also for areas that receive the people forced out of their homes. …
Insult to Injury: Disaster Displacement, Migrant Threat Perception, and Conflict in Host Communities More
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Situational awareness (SA) is a critical issue for public safety disciplines, including emergency management, law enforcement, and the fire service. In this video, Erik Rau …
Reading From The Same Map: Towards A New Situational Awareness Model For Emergency Management More
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The United States has been colloquially considered a nation of immigrants. However, the subject of immigrant integration in the United States remains insufficiently explained. Prior …
Assimilation Through the Ballot: How Voting Facilitates Integration into American Life More
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Misinformation and disinformation have increasingly been a focus of public and media scrutiny in recent years. What differentiates past forms of misinformation from present-day are …
Misinformation Contagion: A View Through an Epidemiological Lens More
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The often-dismissed people who live, work, and pass through the Mexico-U.S. border can offer new insight into the U.S. asylum program crisis. In this video …
Muted Voices: Toward an Understanding of the U.S. Asylum Program at the Southwest Border More
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Police-related civilian deaths, caused by direct force or occurring during custody, pose one of the central challenges to police legitimacy. In his CHDS Master’s thesis, …
Crisis of Legitimacy After Police-Related Civilian Deaths: Applying the Cynefin Framework to Legitimacy-Developing Policies More
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Many Americans disapproved of the immigration enforcement policies of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the Trump administration. In this video, based on his …
Strategic Communications and the Department of Homeland Security: Immigration Policies, Mixed Messaging, and Information Fratricide More
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Police reform is a long-standing objective in America. In one form or another, the same fundamental problem persists: police have never consistently navigated the tension …
Beyond Reform: Better Policing Through Systems Thinking More
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Current law enforcement officers in the United States responded to survey statements regarding satisfaction and intentions to leave their current agencies related to seven areas: …
Thin Blue Line: Improving Job Satisfaction to Increase Retention in Law Enforcement More
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The practice of sewering (transporting with underground pipes) human excreta began in the mid-1800s and propelled the United States into the current wastewater paradigm. Water …
Disasters, Finances, Nutrients, and Climate Change: A Case for Waterless Sanitation Systems More
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Natural and man-made disasters have altered the public safety paradigm by contributing to an increase in firearms sales, gun-carrying by the public, and a general …
Convergence, Guns, and the Public Safety Response More
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Over 109 years after the United States swore in its first female officer, women still constitute only 13.3 percent of law enforcement personnel. Women have …
Level the Playing Field in Law Enforcement More
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This video by Jaclyn Francis, developed around her Naval Postgraduate School Master’s thesis, “International Governance of Non-State Actors in Cyberspace: Is a Single Entity Sufficient …
International Governance of Non-State Actors in Cyberspace More
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Tension and hostility between police officers and society seem to be on the rise, and officers and firefighters alike face violence and other threats on …
It Takes a Village: Integrating Firehouse Hubs More
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From the Mariel boatlift in the 1980s to the recent mass migration of familial units from the Northern Triangle in 2019, the United States has …
Perfect Storm: Climate-Induced Migration to the United States More
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This video by Elisabeth Yerkes, developed around her Naval Postgraduate School Master’s thesis, “Stepping Out of the Shadows: Leveraging the Community to Stop the Sexual …
Stepping out of the Shadows More
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This video by Natasha B. Haunsperger, developed around her Naval Postgraduate School Master’s thesis, “Foreign-Born Human Trafficking—A Dark Spectre Haunting America: An Examination of the …
Foreign-Born Human Trafficking More
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This video is developed around Ronald Dorman’s Naval Postgraduate School Master’s thesis, “Shoot the Horse and Build a Better Barn Door: Exploring the Potential for …
Shoot the Horse and Build a Better Barn Door More
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This video by Emily Kaster, developed around her Naval Postgraduate School Master’s thesis, Are We There Yet? Exploring Professionalization of Emergency Management in the State …
Professionalization of Emergency Management More
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Ella Carlberg, Senior Advisor of Homeland Security for the Swedish Embassy and the U.S., discusses “Crisis Lawyering,” the emerging field of legal practice that adds …
Crisis Lawyering in Emergency Management More
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Sal Puglisi, a teacher with the Urban Assembly School of Emergency Management talks about the mission of the school and shares the impact of teaching …
Teaching Emergency Management at UASEM More
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Former Department of Homeland Security acting secretary Chad Wolf discusses his experience leading the department for four years, including what all DHS does, as well …
Viewpoints with Former Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf More
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In this episode of the CHDS Master’s Thesis Series, Nicholas Knowlton and Robert O’Malley discuss their research and recommendations concerning the integration of immigrants into …
Immigration Is Both Fascinating and Frustrating More
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In this episode of the CHDS Master’s Thesis Series, Heather Issvoran interviews Bruno Dias, Director of Safety, Security, and Threat Management for the Mansfield Independent …
Blip on the Radar: School Safety Synergy Through Early Warning and Information Sharing More
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In this episode, host Heather Issvoran interviews Scott Fenton (cohort 1803/1804) on his thesis, “Misinformation Contagion: A View Through an Epidemiological Lens.” Fenton, Captain with …
Misinformation Contagion: A View Through an Epidemiological Lens More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Ryan Monaghan (MA1803/1804), Lieutenant at San Mateo Police Department (CA), talks about his thesis with Heather Issvoran. In his thesis, Monaghan identifies …
Cybercrime Response Capabilities and Capacity: A Collaborative Approach for Small to Medium-Sized Local Law Enforcement Agencies More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Will Bierman (MA1803/1804), Field Office Director at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security, talks about how, …
You Don’t Have to Live Like a Refugee: An Analysis of Selected Refugee Resettlement Programs to Improve Comprehensive Integration Outcomes in ‘Free Case’ Refugee Resettlement More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Carl Makins (MA1803/1804), Sergeant at the Metro Bomb Squad in the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, talks about Project Seahawk, a multiagency program …
Revitalizing Maritime Security: Is Smart the Next Element? More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Tom Simons (MA1803/1804), Firefighter at the Salt Lake City Fire Department, talks about gaps in the response of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) …
Two Teams, One Mission: A Study Using EMS Units in Hospital Triage During Active-Shooter and Other Mass-Casualty Events More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Max Pfaffinger (MA1803/1804), Federal Air Marshal at Transportation Security Administration, discusses his thesis with fellow master’s student, Scott Fenton. Pfaffinger’s thesis focuses …
Balas and Barrios: An Analysis of U.S. Domestic and Regional Anti-Gang Policies from a Human Security Perspective More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Gary Cummings (MA1803/1804), Lieutenant at the Garland Police Department, talks about how police increasingly encounter citizens who challenge constitutional boundaries between civil …
Civil Rights Auditors: Defining Reasonable Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on First Amendment Activities More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Matt Heckard (MA1803/1804), Assistant Director, Preparedness for the State of Arizona, talks about his thesis which provides an overview and policy options …
Case for State and Local Integration of the Separate Federal Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Tyler McCoy (MA1803/1804), Captain/Paramedic at the City of Dayton, Ohio Fire Department, talks about his thesis which analyzes current fire department practices …
Optimize or Die: Dynamic and Innovative Deployment Models for Fire Departments More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Kimberly Hayward (MA1803/1804), Community Preparedness Officer at FEMA, talks about her thesis where she analyzes how to engage children and youth to …
Engaging Children and Youth, Via K-12 School Curricula, to Build a Culture of Disaster Preparedness More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Monika Mali (MA1803/1804), Transportation Security Inspector at the Transportation Security Administration, talks about her thesis which uses the case study method to …
Regulating Hawala: Thwarting Terrorism or Jeopardizing Stability? More
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Professor Erik Dahl interviews Farah Pandith about her experiences countering violent extremism in relation to her book, How We Win. Pandith’s book focuses on how …
Countering Violent Extremism: How We Win More
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Carol Lucas lends her expertise on the topic of Biometric Identity. Lucas is a Senior Strategic Planner for the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) …
How DHS Utilizes Biometric Identity More
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In this Master’s Thesis Series interview, Octavio Saenz speaks with Emily Jane McLoughlin Zahreddine (MA1801/1802), Emergency Preparedness Program Manager for the Department of Public Safety …
Beyond the first 48: Incorporating Non-Traditional Stakeholders into Incident Response More
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In this Master’s Thesis Series video, Octavio Saenz interviews Christopher Barney (MA1801/1802), Battalion Chief for Portland Oregon Fire & Rescue, about the research behind his …
The ‘English Disease’ and Political Protest More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate David Sabat (MA1801/1802), Captain for Howard County, MD, Fire and Rescue, discusses his thesis with Octavio Saenz in this Master’s Thesis Series …
There Are No Monsters in the Closet More
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NPS-CHDS master’s program participant from cohort 1803/1804 Ryan Monaghan discusses how a project from his Strategic Planning course was implemented by his agency. Monaghan is …
Out of the Classroom – Putting the Lean Startup Model into Practice More
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In this Master’s Thesis Series interview, Stephen Felty discusses his thesis, Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine. Intergroup dynamics have been a central …
Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine More
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CHDS alumni Dr. Michael Larranaga and Dr. John Comiskey discuss the results of their examination of the potential threats that climate change could have on …
The Effects of Climate Change on Homeland Security More
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In this Master’s Thesis Series interview, Kevin Peters discusses his thesis, 21st Century Crime: How Malicious Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Homeland Security. Artificial intelligence (AI) …
21st Century Crime: How Malicious Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Homeland Security More
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In this Master’s Thesis Series interview, Colby Stanton discusses her thesis, Punching above Their Weight: The Homeland Security Contributions of the U.S. Pacific Territories. While …
Punching above Their Weight: The Homeland Security Contributions of the U.S. Pacific Territories More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Mourad Mourad shares insightful methods to counter violent extremism. Mourad’s thesis, “Tailoring Violent Extremism Prevention: A Targeted Intervention Method,” identifies deficiencies in …
Preventing Violent Extremism Through Early Intervention More
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NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Ryan Whitehead talks about the correlation between his thesis research and his position as a Transportation Security Inspector with the Transportation Security …
Improving School Bus Transportation Safety More
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NPS-CHDS master’s alumnus Jim Seebock, Captain of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, discusses the evolution of his thesis. When the October 2017 Vegas Shootings occurred, …
Guarding Against High-Rise Active Shooters More
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Retired National Guard Brigadier General Mike McDaniel, a master’s degree alumnus, discusses his role in addressing the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. A change in …
Leading Through Chaos More
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In this NPS-CHDS Viewpoints, Heather Issvoran talks with CHDS alum Ed Lowery, who served 25 years in government service with the US Secret Service and is now …
Including the Private Sector in Disaster Response More
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In this Viewpoints, Mourad Mourad, Sergeant of Detective Squad with the NYPD, talks about his Master’s research on countering violent extremism (CVE). He asks what …
Preventing Violent Extremism with Targeted Intervention More
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In this NPS-CHDS Viewpoints, FEMA Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness Daniel Kaniewski elaborates on three major priorities in the recently released FEMA Strategic Plan 2018-2022. The plan …
FEMA Goal of a Culture of Preparedness More
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In this Viewpoints, Hayley Foster, an expert on short talks popularized by TED conferences in recent years, discusses tips to help people deliver their message …
Effective Short Talks More
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In this Viewpoints, Robert Simeral of the Naval Postgraduate School interviews internationally recognized terrorism expert Mark Lowenthal. Lowenthal, author of five books and more than …
The Evolution of the Intelligence Community More
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In this Viewpoints video interview, NPS-CHDS Strategic Communications Director Heather Issvoran speaks with master’s alumna Victoria Hill, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for the DHS …
DHS Partnerships and Engagement More
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In this Viewpoints, NPS-CHDS Strategic Communications Director Heather Issvoran speaks with Stan McKinney, Director of Mobile Education Programs, about the Executive Education Seminars delivered by …
Mobile Education Seminars More
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CHDS Alum Kimbley Craig, a Councilwoman for California’s 5th District, and Major Manny Morales of the Miami Police Department discuss how law enforcement and local …
Local Politicians and Law Enforcement More
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In this Viewpoints R.K. Arora, Commandant and Secretary for Sardar Patel University of Police Security and Criminal Justice and Diana Wuegar, Faculty Associate for Research …
India’s Border Security Challenges More
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Meghan McPherson found some emergency management inspiration in, of all places, a nail salon. The result is a program that dispenses emergency preparedness information to …
Emergency Management for Non-English Speakers More
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In this Viewpoints, CHDS master’s degree alumnus Michael Biasotti interviews Florida 11th Judicial District Judge Steve Leifman on how severe mental illness affects homeland security. …
Treating the Severely Mentally Ill, a Homeland Security Wicked Problem More
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In this Viewpoints, Lynnwood Police Chief Tom Davis is interviewed by fellow CHDS master’s degree alumnus Bijan Karimi, Assistant Deputy Director of the San Francisco …
Updating and Implementing a Revised U.S. National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism More
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In this Viewpoints, Anthony Vassalo, Chair of the National Intelligence Management Council (NIMC), discusses how the Council supports the Office of the Director of National …
The National Intelligence Management Council More
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In this interview, Ramona Prieto, Acting Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, discusses the many responsibilities undertaken to help keep communities safe …
The ABC’s of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control More
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For two grading periods in a row, the Army Corps of Engineers has awarded our nation’s infrastructure a “D”. But what are the top threats …
Top Threats to America’s Infrastructure More
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The threat of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) disasters is one of the most dangerous threats to the homeland. The United States has an …
Seeing Eye Drones: How the DoD can Transform CBRN and Disaster Response in the Homeland More
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As man and machine have become ever more intertwined, technology is altering the perception of self-identity. This holds implications for homeland security. Sevan Gerard, a …
Sociotechnical Identity influences threats to security? More
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The advent of hydraulic fracturing and the ability to bore horizontal wells have changed the energy industry for better and worse since 2005. Advancements have …
Fracking: Unintended Consequences for Local Communities More
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What global grand challenges we face today that will have an impact on the homeland security landscape twenty-five years from now? Today, a grand challenge …
Grand Challenges in Homeland Security More
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Roadway infrastructure is a critical component to U.S. homeland security. Overland transportation affects the national economy, emergency services, defense, and communication systems. This thesis by …
Increasing Road Infrastructure Capacity through the use of Autonomous Vehicles More
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Moral hazard occurs when people do not assume the full risk of an action or decision; they are not inclined to make a fully responsible …
Moral Hazard in Flooding Disasters More
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Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their meteoric rise in popularity among hobbyists and commercial users has created a sense of urgency among lawmakers to develop …
Unmanned Aerial Systems Policy More
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In this interview, Dan O’Connor, Director Field Operations for the Chief Security Officer at FEMA, talks about the importance of resilience in Homeland Security. The …
Resilience in Homeland Security More
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Jaeson Jones, Captain (ret) Texas Department of Public Safety, is interviewed in this first episode of a series of Casual Conversations with CHDS Alumni and …
Using Collaboration to Understand Border Security and Cartels More
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Communities on the international border are often interconnected by more than simple proximity. They are connected through social networks, economy, culture, and shared natural resources. …
Beyond Sister City Agreements: Exploring the Challenges to Full International Interoperability More
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This thesis explores the roots and manifestations of anti-intellectualism, denialism and apathy. Philosophical in its design, this research explores the following question: What are the …
The Ethical Imperative of Reason: How Anti-Intellectualism, Denialism, and Apathy Threaten National Security More
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Financial distress and shrinking police candidate pools have diminished cities’ abilities to protect the public. In this Viewpoints video, David Green, Lieutenant for the San …
A Different Shade of Blue: an Evaluation of the Civilian Detective Concept and Its Impact on Police Capabilities More
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CHDS graduate Catherine Ventura, Immigration Officer for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, received the March 2016 award for Outstanding Thesis. In this Viewpoints video, she discusses her …
Flight Plight: an Examination of Contemporary Humanitarian Immigration from Honduras, Cuba and Syria to the United States with Considerations for National Security More
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Steve Heitman, Fire Chief of the Mercer Island WA Fire Department, talks about his CHDS Master’s thesis research, looking at whether Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and …
Suicide in the Fire Service: Saving the Lives of Firefighters More
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Every year in America, thousands of people needlessly die following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Because first responders in New York City (NYC) have difficulty arriving …
Saving the Savable: Using Bystanders to Increase Survival From Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest in NYC More
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Although the idea of a school shooting strikes fear in the hearts of school administrators, school employees, and parents, there is no agreement on whether …
Armed to Learn: Aiming at California K-12 School Gun Policy More
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The establishment of the homeland security enterprise within the United States created new challenges for executive decision makers at the federal, state and local levels …
Team of Advisors: The Social Science of Advice in Homeland and National Security More
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Responding to disasters is a critical function for first responders and the emergency management community. The primary mission when responding to disasters is saving lives, …
Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Emergency Management More
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The TSA is undergoing fundamental changes designed to provide a simple, safe, and efficient means or transporting people, goods and services. Paul Fujimura, Assistant Administrator …
The Ever-evolving Security Landscape at the Transportation Security Agency More
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ISIS has honed and evolved its propaganda skills and continues to push out very effective messaging to its prospective recruits, in many cases radicalizing groups …
The Adversarial Playground: adversaries manipulate media technology to their advantage More
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Technologies for unmanned aircraft, or drones, are exploding both in the private and public sectors. Each day, new applications for law enforcement, rescue and recovery, …
Drone Technology: implementation obstacles in homeland security and private sector applications More
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Cybersecurity is now at the forefront of Homeland Security threats. Antonio Scurlock, (Senior Cybersecurity Strategist Enhance Shared Situational Awareness (ESSA) Portfolio Lead Office of Strategy, …
Challenges and Gains in Cybersecurity More
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In this two-part series, Byron Bland, Associate Director for the Stanford Center on International Conflict & Negotiation outlines the fundamental building blocks of the peace …
Pathways to Peace More
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In this interview Nicholas Stark, Academic Program Lead for the Intelligence & Analysis Directorate, talks about his program’s role in expanding INA employees’ educational opportunities.
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A cyber-criminal organization electronically diverts funds, a hacking group uses their prowess to try to influence politics, these are examples of the evolving world of …
Countering the Cyber-Attack, a case-study More
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There is no other more powerful medium to influence young people than music. It is pervasive, easily distributed and directly affects people on an emotional …
A New Perspective in Homeland Security More
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With Governor Perry’s recent order, the Texas National Guard has taken on significant border control responsibilities. COL Bentley Nettles discusses the challenges in adapting to …
Texas National Guard – Helping build a vision for better border control More
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The Pacific Executive Leaders Program, delivered by CHDS and funded by FEMA, was created to develop collaboration and executive leader skills in times of crisis …
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The master’s program at CHDS is designed to educate emerging homeland security leaders to effect change and policies at their respective agencies and on a …
The Master’s Program at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security More
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Is the NSA becoming SO overwhelmed with the high volume of information that ITS RESPONSE TO THREATS becomes LESS EFFECTIVE? Is this massive collection of …
Intelligence Reform: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom More
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In this Viewpoints segment, Angela English the executive director for Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities discusses how most of us will have a …
The Resiliency of the Disabled: What Homeland Security Can Learn From People With Disabilities More
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In this Viewpoints interview, Joint Education Officer Ed Campbell discusses the building relationship between academia and NORAD (The North American Aerospace Defense Command). Campbell, along …
NORAD: Building an Educational Network More
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While cyber terrorism is a relatively new threat in the world of national defense, the security issues we face are not necessarily new as a …
Addressing the Cyber-security and Cyber-terrorism Threats More
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In this Viewpoints segment, Assistant Chief Mark Stainbrook of the San Diego Harbor Police addresses diaspora development in conjunction with community-led policing endeavors. In an …
Community-led Policing; a Vital Link to the Diaspora More
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In 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration will open national airspace to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This thesis by Jeanie Moore examines some of the key …
Da Vinci’s Children Take Flight: Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Homeland More
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As it stands, preparedness exercises are being conducted with minimal regard to previous exercises and real-world events. This thesis suggests that by looking into the …
Fighting Tomorrow’s Fire Today: Leveraging Intelligence for Scenario-Based Exercise Design More
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What can the Occupy Movement teach us about dealing with protests in the twenty-first century? With a focus on policing strategies, this thesis compares four …
21st Century Strategies for Policing Protest: What Major Cities’ Responses to the Occupy Movement Tell Us About the Future of Police Response to Public Protest More
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In this video from the CHDS Thesis Series, Chérie Penn, Assistant Chief of the Minneapolis Fire Department, focuses on the state of fire service substance-testing …
Substance Testing In The Fire Service: Making Public Safety A Matter Of National Policy More
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In this Viewpoints session, Scott Kelberg discusses the management and distribution of instructive programs in homeland and cyber security. The National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) has …
Intro to Distribution of National Security Programs More
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Following the attacks of 9/11, thousands of Americans in the hotel and restaurant employees lost their jobs due to a significant decline in tourism. In …
Terrorism and Tourism: Incorporating the Economic Spillover Impact into the DHS Risk Formula More
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This thesis by Erin Hug provides an in-depth analysis of three well-known terrorists in order to illuminate the role isolation plays in the radicalization process. …
The Role of Isolation in Radicalization: How Important Is It? More
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This thesis recommends that every community be prepared with a three-pronged approach to dealing with disasters. By examining the reliability of technology in instances of …
High-Tech, Low-Tech, No-Tech: Communications Strategies During Blackouts More
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The U.S. government has recently contended that communities cannot be “prepared” without first ensuring the safety of responders and their families. This thesis uses a …
The Future of Responder Family Preparedness: The New Normal More
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In this Viewpoints segment, Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses FEMA’s vision to unify American communities. The strategies are designed to give unrepresented parties a “literal …
FEMA’s Efforts to Create a “Whole Community” More
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In this interview Keith Holtermann, Director of the NESC, identifies some of key changes that have occurred in the National Exercise Program (NEP) within the …
The National Training, Education, and Exercise Division program: Preparing personnel for the future More
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After serving 30 years in UK public service, including work in for the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service, Peter Simpson discusses the …
The National Inter-Agency Liaison Officer Programme: Public Safety training from the U.K. More
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Public health and other agencies need situational awareness to respond effectively to dangerous situations. Traditional means of obtaining this information requires significant time and personnel. …
Twituational Awareness Using Crowdsourced #Disaster Epidemiology: Three Cases of Twituational Awareness More
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The policing profession has evolved since the formalization of police forces in the late 1820s. Much of the change revolves around the community taking an …
Does Community Trust in the Police Affect Homeland Security? More
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Through a series of policy decisions, innovations, and a growing complex food system, the United States has moved from a nation of people once considered …
The Effects of Obesity on Homeland and National Security More
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In 2008, consistent with past practice, the Phoenix Urban Area began a collaborative process to establish three All Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT) with a …
The Benefits of Collaborative Processes for Establishing All Hazard Incident Management Teams in Urban Area Security Initiative Regions More
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In this Viewpoints, Raphael Sagarin research scientist with the University of Arizona discusses how many biological organisms deal with risk and uncertainty in ways applicable …
Biological Adaptations as Models for Security More
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In this Viewpoints segment, Caryn Wagner Former Under Secretary for HS Intelligence and Analysis for DHS explores the hurdles the Department has faced since its …
The Building of the Homeland Security Enterprise More
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In his thesis, Foreign Flag Vessels in the Great Lakes and the Risk to Homeland Security, USCG Lieutenant Commander Christopher Sweeney strives to bring an …
Foreign Flag Vessels in the Great Lakes and the Risk to Homeland Security More
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David Brown discusses his thesis. The domestic effort to interdict illicit radiological and nuclear material is designed largely around law enforcement agencies across the country …
A Unifying Strategy for the Deployment of Preventative Radiological Nuclear Detection Capabilities More
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There is very little to direct public health planning for long-term disaster recovery. This research surveyed plans from nine hurricane-prone states to determine the extent …
Defining the Role of Public Health in Disaster Recovery: An Evaluation of State Public Health Planning Efforts More
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