By Serena Cheung – Executive Summary – The escalating unpredictability and severity of natural disasters, compounded by the effects of climate change, underscore the critical need for innovative forecasting methods. This urgency is highlighted by the record-breaking 28 weather and […]
Canary in the Coal Mine: Animal Behavior Sounding the Alarm for Natural Disasters →
By Shannon M. Marheine – Executive Summary – Music can be a powerful tool in motivating individuals to align with groups or participate in social movements that resonate with their ideological convictions. Yet for some individuals grappling with uncertainty about
By Andrew M. Hargarten – Executive Summary – The emergence of novel technologies, including artificial intelligence, poses challenges and opportunities for governance frameworks to foresee and address their impacts on society and security. The swift progression of technological advancements, illustrated
Theoretical Frameworks for an Emerging Disruptive Technology Awareness Index for Policy Makers →
By Jason D. Golden – Executive Summary – Over the past decade, the fire service has seen an increase in suicides and mental health issues, highlighting the critical need for mental health support among firefighters. Regular exposure to traumatic events,
By James L. Greenshields – Executive Summary – This study examines the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance operations within homeland security. It evaluates the capacity of these generative artificial intelligence tools to support homeland security practitioners, potentially
By Ryan T. Johansen – Executive Summary – The policing profession confronts enduring challenges that have withstood various reform attempts over time. Some of these challenges, which have proven to be particularly persistent and impactful, are police misconduct, recruitment and
Challenge and Response: Making Sense of Police Culture →
By William W. Lawson – Executive Summary – Local governments’ funding levels reflect varied investments in staffing and resources for emergency management. Some invest heavily while others assign responsibilities to existing staff positions as additional duties. Emergency management plays a critical role
Return on Investment for Emergency Management →
By Jennifer N. Lynch – Executive Summary – High-profile violent extremist attacks within the United States, such as the 2022 Buffalo, New York, shooting and the 2023 Allen, Texas, shooting, have highlighted the role of online content in an individual’s radicalization. Each
By Kyle A. Dowdy – Executive Summary – Native American tribes have found themselves in the midst of many challenges, encompassing old and outdated infrastructure, a scarcity of viable employment opportunities, and the widespread concerns of poverty and compromised health conditions. This
By Emily Ruesch – Executive Summary – The terror attacks of September 11, 2001. New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. A devastating hurricane season in 2017 that ravaged Puerto Rico and the Gulf of Mexico. A global pandemic that
Stop Checking the Box: Effective Measurement of Preparedness Capabilities →
