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 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 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 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 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 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 Brian Hardtke – Executive Summary – The Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board (DGB) was a short-lived yet highly controversial initiative that illustrates a fundamental paradox: government-led counter-disinformation efforts can weaken the very democratic institutions they aim to
Bad Idea Poorly Executed: A Case Study of the Disinformation Governance Board →
By April Ford – Executive Summary – Public safety dispatchers are essential in emergency response, serving as initial contact and shaping officers’ perceptions and reactions to high-risk scenarios. Although dispatcher training prioritizes clear and professional communication, it mostly neglects the
By Samantha Keuma – Executive Summary – The National Guard operates under a unique dual status, alternating between state and federal activation authorities. National Guard service members (NGSMs) activated under state active duty (SAD) are considered state employees and perform
By Timothy Mahon – Executive Summary – Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Forces operate in complex, resource-constrained environments, often during large-scale disasters (LSD). During LSDs, US&R Task Forces conduct wide area search (WAS) operations to rescue and provide aid
Divide to Conquer: Prioritization and Segmentation in US&R Search Operations →
