Transportation Archives

The Nexus Between Drug and Human Trafficking

Richard Schoeberl, Jeff Bollettieri and William (Bill) Loucks Jr. June 5, 2024

Transnational criminal organizations are using their experience in drug trafficking to utilize routes and operating procedures to take advantage of other criminal opportunities, such as human trafficking.

Key Bridge Collapse: Unity of Effort

Michael Prasad May 22, 2024

As the response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse continues in Baltimore, Maryland, the unity of effort among the many agencies and organizations involved has facilitated the progress. Together, they have been addressing the priorities of life safety, incident stabilization, property and asset protection, environmental and economic restoration, and

The Missing Plague Vials

Robert C. Hutchinson April 17, 2024

A true story of missing bubonic plague vials, an airport bomb threat, and other suspicious activities again demonstrate continued national and homeland security vulnerabilities and threats. Perspectives may differ, but the concerns are real and provide an opportunity to learn and prepare.

Week 2 – Restoring Infrastructure and Instilling Resilience

Joseph J. Leonard Jr. April 1, 2024

The Key Bridge collapse was not the first of its kind, and it will not be the last. However, there are measures community leaders can take to strengthen infrastructure and instill resilience. Understanding the short-term and long-term goals after such an incident would help Baltimore and other communities restore the

Key Bridge Collapse – Transportation Infrastructure and Global Supply Chain

Joseph J. Leonard Jr. March 26, 2024

Any incident or event can easily disrupt the supply chain, whether local, regional, or international. Time will demonstrate the transportation, supply chain, and other critical impacts of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Here are six recommendations to ensure the plans, training, resources, capabilities, and facilities to safeguard the nation’s

April 2024 Eclipse – Moving From Planning Into Operations

Laurel J. Radow March 13, 2024

On April 8, 2024, the path of the total solar eclipse will cross much of the middle section of the United States – from Mexico to Canada. As solar eclipse groups move from planning to operations, find out how emergency preparedness and response professionals can provide guidance to their community

Nation-State Activity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing

Margaret (Margie) Graves February 28, 2024

The development of artificial intelligence and quantum computing has exploded in recent years. However, as many countries find new ways to leverage these technologies for the public good, some are leveraging them for geopolitical influence, cyberattacks, and other nefarious reasons. Find out what measures could protect against threats as these

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.

Fighting Cyberattacks at the Western Hemisphere’s Busiest Port

Gene Seroka February 14, 2024

Cargo shipping ports are highly visible and vulnerable targets for cybercriminals. The executive director of the Port of Los Angeles shares their efforts to combat millions of cyber-intrusion threats each year.

Commercial Facilities Sector Perspectives

Kole (KC) Campbell January 31, 2024

Commercial facilities dominate the U.S. economy, contributing trillions of dollars to the U.S. gross domestic product while employing and supporting millions of jobs. Learn more about this critical infrastructure sector and its interdependencies.

Multimodal Transportation Perspectives

Nathan DiPillo and Derek Kantar January 17, 2024

Without transportation and communications, emergency response can move at an uncomfortably slow pace, enough so that life, property, and the environment may be unnecessarily compromised. The integrated transportation network must be protected from threats and other risks.

Energy Sector Perspectives

Eric Easton January 10, 2024

From the alarm clock that wakes people in the morning, to the natural gas used to cook breakfast, to the refined petroleum products powering vehicles for daily commutes, the Energy Sector plays an integral role in daily life activities.

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