By Taggart George – Executive Summary – Non-emergent ambulance use is a significant problem which affects emergency medical services (EMS) systems across the United States. It is a complex issue which increases health care costs, contributes to the misuse of […]
Is This an Emergency? Addressing Non-Emergent Ambulance Use →
By Ryan Dwyer – Executive Summary – Civil unrest and protests are increasing in the United States.[1] When criminal activities emerge from these incidents, they result in significant societal and economic costs. This thesis focuses on a leading actor—the traveling
Removing the Barrier: Using Federal Laws to Deter Criminality in Protests →
By Shruti Dhapodkar – Executive Summary – The integration and collective interpretation of medical intelligence (MEDINT) are critical for an effective emergency response to public health crises. Through case study analysis, this thesis examines the success of Israel’s intelligence community
Strengthening Medical and Public Health Intelligence at the Local and Regional Levels →
By Nicholas Calonge – Executive Summary – Studies have demonstrated that negative media narratives amplify critiques and degrade public trust.[1] This thesis investigates the impact of methods for criminal investigations of officer-involved shootings (OIS) on media narratives and subjective police
By Atithi Bharth – Executive Summary – Passenger-screening operations at U.S. airports fail to use human capabilities fully for decision-making. Transportation security officers primarily follow a rigid set of procedures by rote instead of leveraging capacities of discovery and curiosity.
Aviation Security: Optimizing Human Performance at U.S. Airports →
By Nicholas Barker – Executive Summary – This thesis presents an analysis of New York City’s counterterrorism efforts, emphasizing the importance of interagency information sharing. It evaluates whether the lack of a dedicated fusion center impacts New York City’s ability
New York City: Intelligence Fusion or Intelligence Fission? →
By Michaelann Andrusiak – Executive Summary – Law enforcement officers face a stark reality: their average life expectancy is just 66 years, with many living fewer than eight years beyond retirement.[1] This sobering statistic highlights the immense physical and mental
By Michal Rottman – Executive Summary – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), established in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, is charged with detecting and deterring threats to the nation’s transportation systems while supporting the freedom of
By Erin Register – Executive Summary – The fire service faces a critical wellness crisis, with firefighters experiencing disproportionate rates of mental health disorders, physical injuries, and occupational illnesses.[1] Traditional wellness programs, operating in isolation rather than synergistically, have proven
Out of Service: A Call to Overhaul Firefighter Wellness and Peak Performance →
By Michael Perry – Executive Summary – How to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fingerprint comparison methodologies while meeting legal standards of admissibility is an essential question in forensic fingerprint identification science. This research explores the
