By Ryan McGovern – Executive Summary – The issue of a malicious insider is one of the greatest concerns to the security of an organization, including public safety agencies; as one expert put it, it is “irrefutably one of the […]
By Thomas Smoot – Executive Summary – Cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, and other cybercrimes targeting local government agencies are becoming more prevalent, highlighting a growing national concern because local governments lack proper defenses. In 2019 and 2020, cyberattacks affected numerous
Cyber-Ready Communities: Securing Local Government Agencies in the Digital Age →
By Shaun Kuzia – Executive Summary – The rapid growth of virtual reality (VR) technologies across various sectors—including entertainment, education, healthcare, and gaming—has brought about significant benefits, but it has also introduced new and dangerous pathways for criminal activities. Most
Child Exploitation Through a New Lens: Deviant Uses of Virtual Reality →
By Jaimi Kenyon – Executive Summary – Conspiracy theories present a grave danger in today’s political landscape, particularly when intertwined with ideological movements. Conspiracy theories have long played a role in shaping societal beliefs and political behaviors, but their influence
Unraveling the Influence of Conspiracy Theories on the Resurgence of White Christian Nationalism →
By Ryan Hamre – Executive Summary – Successful firefighting operations hinge on firefighters’ ability to manage their stress responses, which is crucial for making rapid, composed, and decisive actions under challenging conditions. Poor decisions can result in significant injuries and
Stress as an Enhancement: A Mindset to Improve Firefighter Performance →
By Rose Mraz – Executive Summary – Unintended breaches of asylum confidentiality through technology threaten asylum applicants’ physical security, and the release of their asylum-related information could lead to physical harm, torture, and even death if returned to their home
By Ari Maas – Executive Summary – In the late 2010s, many states began reforming their criminal justice systems to make them more equitable. Hastily passed reforms put ill-conceived policies in place that have inadvertently decreased law-abiding citizens’ public safety.
Keeping the Spirit Alive: Making Sensible Criminal Justice Reforms →
By Cassidy Henry Pearson – Executive Summary – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has not adapted to changes in migrant demographics, leaving it ill-prepared to address the influx of juveniles. USBP apprehensions have increased from 21,022 people in fiscal
‘Hieleras’ or Day Care: Addressing Organizational Culture in U.S. Customs and Border Protection →
By David Green – Executive Summary – Context and Purpose Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), one of the premier law enforcement agencies globally, employs over 10,000 individuals.[1] Gab Canova notes that employees are the organization’s most critical asset, essential for realizing
Optimizing the Performance Management System for Homeland Security Investigations →
By Shanalee Gallagher – Executive Summary – Public safety telecommunicators (PSTs) are vital to emergency response systems, acting as the link between the public and emergency services. However, these professionals face significant challenges, including high attrition rates, insufficient training, and
