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The Evolution of Homeland Security Higher Education

Heather Issvoran March 27, 2024

Terrorism, transnational criminal organizations, critical infrastructure attacks, and cyberattacks are just a few of the top 2024 threats identified in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s latest Homeland Threat Assessment. The homeland security landscape has profoundly transformed since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The generation that answered that call has largely retired, passing the torch to a new breed of leaders who face different challenges. In addition, the threats have become more complex…

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Support and Planning Inside 911 Centers

Heather McGaffin March 13, 2024

In an emergency, call 911. This simple instruction is easy to remember, but many do not know about the people, training, and technology required to make this lifesaving tool available 24-7. Learn about what happens inside the four walls of an emergency communications center and the strategic planning every community

Protecting Infrastructure – Cyber, Physical, and EMP Attacks

David Winks February 21, 2024

Imagine 3,500 spiders, each with their own style, getting together to create a giant web. That’s how this author describes the U.S. power grid and the complexities related to protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber, physical, and electromagnetic pulse attacks.

Repeated Intelligence Failures – Not Connecting the Dots

Robert Leverone and Darren E. Price February 14, 2024

Gathering intelligence about potential threats is a daunting task that many agencies perform. When agencies do not effectively share intelligence, they may miss connecting the dots necessary to create actionable plans to thwart attacks and save lives.

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The [Evil] Empire Strikes Back: National Security Emergencies

Robert J. (Bob) Roller February 7, 2024

After the Cold War fears of the 1980s ended, attention shifted from nation-state threats to terrorism and large-scale natural hazards. However, a federal emergency planner says the return of these threats should prompt a review of the national security emergencies concept to ensure communities are prepared to address them.

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The Race to Interoperability

Charles J. Guddemi and Catherine L. Feinman November 1, 2023

The Boston Marathon Bombing demonstrated the dedication, commitment, and strength of those who responded that day. The lessons learned from that event continue to strengthen

Emerging Technologies, Part 4 – Robotics and Automation

Ian Pleet November 1, 2023

This is Part 4 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This

Emerging Technologies, Part 3 – AI and Machine Learning

Ian Pleet October 25, 2023

In Part 3 of a five-part series on emerging technologies, the author focuses on the roles of artificial intelligence and machine learning in responding to

Emerging Technologies, Part 2 – Uncrewed Vehicles

Ian Pleet October 18, 2023

Part 2 of a five-part series on emerging technologies focuses on technologies designed to perform tasks and reduce human risk. Find out more about these

Emerging Technologies, Part 1 – Information and Communication

Ian Pleet October 10, 2023

This is Part 1 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This

National Preparedness Efforts Among Tribal Communities

Lynda Zambrano and Catherine L. Feinman October 9, 2023

Participants at the National Tribal Emergency Management Council’s annual conference in August shared some key takeaways for tribal and nontribal communities to improve their disaster