By Karrie Anne Jefferson – Executive Summary – Since September 11, 2001, many governments have considered developing national identity management systems. Beyond identification, politicians and proponents of these systems have touted such benefits as combating terrorism, preventing identity theft, facilitating […]
By Patrice Hubbard – Executive Summary – Law enforcement officer line of duty deaths are an unfortunate part of contemporary society. The untimely death of an officer killed in the line of duty affects family, coworkers, friends, and even extends
By Jason Lappin – Executive Summary – The homeland security enterprise (HSE) is a comparatively new term added to the government’s list of acronyms following the attacks on 9/11. In broad terms, the HSE is comprised of many institutions and
The Homeland Security Enterprise and Public Works: Improving the Relationship →
By Scott Goldstein – Executive Summary – Across the United States nearly two million fire and EMS personnel provide emergency services to the just over 322 million residents.[1] Their role in our communities has expanded to include response to chemical,
Comparative Analysis of Fusion Center Interaction to Fire & EMS Agencies →
By Vickie Furnish – Executive Summary – Risk, in the context of homeland security, combines likelihood and consequences associated with a hazard. Though it might not be possible to reduce every hazard, once one is identified, appropriate safeguards can be
By David Fisher – Executive Summary – This thesis asks if a specific generation, Millennials, is collectively more likely to possess the characteristics and traits of an insider threat than the Baby Boomers or Generation X (Gen X) generations. For
The Millennial Generation as an Insider Threat: High Risk or Over Hyped? →
By Brent Swearingen – Executive Summary – In a speech to the American Bar Association in 2011, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Jane Holl Lute said, “National security is centralized, it’s top-driven. Homeland security is operational, it’s transactional, it’s decentralized,
The Buck Stops Where? Centralization of Decision-Making Examined →
By Daniel Dooley – Executive Summary – One way to avoid terrorist attacks is to prevent individuals from joining terrorist organizations in the first place. Yet, despite law enforcement’s best efforts, people continue to join terrorist organizations at alarming rates.
By Michael Sedam – Executive Summary – This research applies sociology to leadership in the homeland security profession. Communication and collaboration are significant considerations for leaders throughout the homeland security enterprise. Communication allows leaders to give clear direction, reduce confusion,
Team Communication: The Social Identity Approach to Collaboration →
By Mike Schofield – Executive Summary – Since 2001, violent sub-national groups with disparate ideologies and motivations have been working together to further their objectives. They are collaborating, sharing each other’s tactics, and learning from one another’s successes and failures.
The Crime-Terrorism Nexus, and the Threat to U.S. Homeland Security →
