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2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating Threats to Communities, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry of the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, September 29, 2021
This is the September 29, 2021 hearing on "2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating Threats to Communities," held before the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. From the opening statement of Abigail Davis Spanberger:"I want to thank everyone for joining us today for this very important and timely hearing on the 2021 wildfire season. We have all seen the heartbreaking footage of the wildfires that continue to rage in the West, and have been raging in the West so far this year. The fires are terrifying, and I stand ready to do whatever I can as Chair of this Subcommittee to ensure that the Forest Service has the resources, the personnel, and the tools they need to prepare for future fires, and respond to the wildland fires already raging. It is also imperative that we make sure firefighters on the ground are compensated fairly, and given adequate time away from this intense and dangerous work, and I think I speak for everyone here today when I say that America's firefighters embody our nation's highest ideals of courage, commitment, and selflessness towards their fellow Americans." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Randy Moore.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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High-Tech, Low-Tech, No-Tech: Communications Strategies During Blackouts
From the thesis abstract: "How do emergency managers communicate vital life-safety information when disaster strikes and the power goes out, sometimes for extended periods? Time and again, our power grid, aging and stretched beyond its intended capacity, has experienced failures. Power outages can quickly shift from being annoying to deadly--especially when temperatures are extreme--particularly for elderly and other vulnerable populations. Emergency managers will be able to use the findings of this research to communicate critical information to the community, even in the direst circumstances, without relying on a 'techno-fix.' A structured focused comparison of three disasters revealed that a 'high-tech, low-tech, no-tech' framework can be implemented successfully and inexpensively. Throughout the three disasters studied, communications methods in the high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech areas were successful in communicating with the public. The thesis recommends that every community be prepared with this three-pronged approach. To go a step further, the study recommends that FEMA consider incorporating the 'high-low-no-tech' approach into its COOP (Continuity of Operations Plan) template, which currently assumes that communications systems-- phones, Internet, email, two-way radios--will be operational within 12 hours of activation, an optimistic assumption. A sample implementation plan with cost estimates is included." A 7-minute, 55-second video interview on this thesis is also available at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=750845]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Solymossy, Diana Sun
2013-12
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: High-Tech, Low-Tech, No-Tech: Communications Strategies During Blackouts [video]
From the Video Description: "This thesis recommends that every community be prepared with a three-pronged approach to dealing with disasters. By examining the reliability of technology in instances of emergency, we can better prepare ourselves for future disasters." The duration of the video is 7 minutes and 55 seconds. The thesis for this video is available at: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=750277]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Solymossy, Diana Sun
2014-02-28
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Black Sea Security: Reviving U.S. Policy Toward the Region, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation of the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, October 27, 2021
This is the October 27, 2021 hearing on "Black Sea Security: Reviving U.S. Policy Toward the Region," held before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation of the Committee on Foreign Relations. From the opening statement of Jeanne Shaheen: "The Black Sea is a hot spot for the competition between Russia and the West over expansion of the transatlantic community. Six countries--Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey--hold varying sizes of coastline in the region, but only one country treats the Black Sea as if it is its own sea, and that is Russia. This hearing provides us an opportunity to step back and to take a more holistic look at the Black Sea region and the patterns of encroachment by Russia. We can also investigate how the U.S. and NATO can each enhance and strengthen their approach to the Black Sea region. I am encouraged by recent signaling from the NATO Secretary General that NATO will develop an overarching plan for defense of the region."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Whistleblowing in a Wikileaks World: A Model for Responsible Disclosure in Homeland Security [video]
From the Video Description: "Whistleblowing serves as a check/balance system to the government bureaucracy, helping to bypass administrative roadblocks and to provide a mechanism through which homeland security can monitor and increase efficiency in its operations. However, homeland security also deals with information that can be of a sensitive or secret nature, the unauthorized disclosure of which can cause damage to both homeland security efforts and national security. The current process for the authorized submission of whistleblowing information fails to provide whistleblowers the protections they require, instead encouraging whistleblowers to disclose information to the media or through stateless news organizations like Wikileaks to prevent reprisals." The duration of the video is 11 minutes and 12 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=710213]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Bernard, Gregory M.
2012-09-06
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Use of an Enhanced Polygraph Scoring Technique in Homeland Security - The Empirical Scoring System - Making a Difference [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Viewpoints interview, Bruce Robertson discusses his thesis which studies the polygraph Empirical Scoring System (ESS) to determine its potential use in homeland security and the war on terror." The duration of the video is 6 minutes and 54 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=710340]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Robertson, Bruce P.
2014-03-24
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: The 'Whole of Country' Approach to Countering Violent Extremism [video]
From the Video Description: "Retired Special Agent in Charge of the Washington Field Office Federal Bureau of Investigation Michael Rollince examines the current and future foreign and domestic terrorist threats and how we as a nation prosecute them. Mr. Rolince discusses what he calls a 'whole of nation' approach through public/private partnerships and community outreach, and using our vast body of accumulated knowledge in these fiscally challenging times." The duration of the video is 14 minutes and 55 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Rollince, Michael
2013-03-19
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Taking the 'Long View' [video]
From the Video Description: "Retired Vice Admiral Dave Pekoske talks about his experiences in the private sector as President of A-T Solutions National Security Group. In this interview he discusses the importance of innovation, collaboration and maintenance of long-term relationships. Private entities need to take a 'long-term' view and develop methods for meeting and measuring outcomes while staying true to their set of core-values. He also stresses the importance of continuous learning and critical thinking on an individual basis as a measure of true leadership." The duration of the video is 12 minutes and 43 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Pekoske, David
2013-03-19
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Developing Frameworks to Tackle Today's Policy Challenges at the State and Local Levels [video]
From the Video Description: "In this interview Thomas MacLellan talks about the role of the NGA [National Governors Association] Center for Best Practices, a research and development firm that provides consulting services and proposes solutions to solve some of the most difficult homeland security policy challenges facing our nation's governors and their cabinets." The duration of the video is 9 minutes and 28 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
MacLellan, Thomas
2014-03-24
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Homeland Security on the Tribal Level -- Building a Public Safety Program [video]
In this Viewpoints interview from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, "Margaret Muhr discusses the evolution of her Emergency Services program on Indian land, and the economic and cultural challenges involved in replicating her program among other tribal nations." The duration of this video is 11 minutes and 12 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Muhr, Margaret
2012-11-09
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Chemical Detection Architecture for a Subway System [video]
From the Video Description: "This proposed system process aims to improve subway safety through better enabling the rapid detection and response to a chemical release in a subway system. The process is designed to be location-independent and generalized to most subway systems despite each system's unique characteristics." The duration of the video is 5 minutes and 41 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Ignacio, Joselito S.
2012-01-24
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Improving Tribal Relations in Homeland Security [video]
From the Video Description: "Dr. James Tindall discusses tribal relations with federal and state entities regarding homeland security, bringing up issues such as tribal sovereignty, training, funding, and border jurisdiction." The duration of the video is 16 minutes, 6 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Tindall, James A., 1953-
2011-04-04
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National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in the Greater Middle East and Africa, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, April 20, 2021
This is the April 20, 2021 hearing on "National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activities in the Greater Middle East and Africa," held before the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Adam Smith: "As mentioned, we are here today to hear from our Central Command and Africa Command commanders, and there is, to put it mildly, a lot going on in both of your areas of responsibility, and we look forward to getting an update on those challenges. And certainly, the U.S. challenge has been central for a very long time in the region as we have dealt with ISIS [Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] in the Middle East, you know, between Iraq and Syria and elsewhere, and then various affiliates of many different groups, including ISIS and al-Qaida, throughout Africa. I think educating members on exactly what is going on with the fights there will be very important because, you know, some of that is not on the front pages. But I know, for instance, what is going on in the Sahel and West Africa is very concerning. We are working with our partners in the European Command--sorry, with our partners in Europe who have interests there as well. I am very interested to hear how that is going and what we can do to be supportive of that." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Amanda J. Dory, Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., and Stephen J. Townsend.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Future of Responder Family Preparedness: The New Normal
From the thesis abstract: "The U.S. government has recently contended that communities cannot be 'prepared' without first ensuring the safety of responders and their families. Organizations have generally done little to nothing to ensure that the families of their responders are adequately prepared to survive and function on their own in the absence of the responder. Consequently, there exists a widespread policy gap concerning family preparedness in the first-responder community. Research indicates that much of the U.S. population has ignored the U.S. government's preparedness message and opted not to prepare. This thesis used a selection research method to explore whether the development and execution of a family preparedness program would assist the Delaware State Police (DSP) in maintaining its capability during a major crisis. Good ideas and precedent for creating such policy were captured from existing literature, leading to the conclusion that the DSP should mandate a comprehensive family preparedness program that includes emergency records management, the development of family liaison troopers, and go-kits for families as issued equipment. The thesis further concludes that responder family preparedness is different from general citizen preparedness and that leaving it in the 'optional' category is insufficient." A 6 minute interview on this thesis is also available at the following link:[https://www.hsdl.org/?mdt:manage&did=750843]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Hulings, James T.
2013-12
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Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Students with Disabilities, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education of the Committee on Education and Labor, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, May 6, 2021
This is the May 6, 2021 hearing on "Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] on Students with Disabilities," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education of the Committee on Education and Labor. From the opening statement of Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan: "Today we meet to discuss how the pandemic has affected students with disabilities and our responsibility to ensure they have access to free and appropriate education. As this Subcommittee has established, the pandemic has disrupted the educational lives of tens of millions of students across the country. But no group of students have sought more access to education during this life saving classroom closures than students with disabilities. So to understand why we must examine the long-standing barriers to quality education for students with disabilities and how the pandemic has exacerbated these barriers. For students with disabilities the problem is of equal education opportunity and Federal law is grounded in a basic guarantee. Access to free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment that meets their needs. [...] Over the last year Congress has taken a significant step to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Last year we enacted several relief packages that secured more than 65 billion dollars for K to 12 education, including funding to support students with disabilities. And most recently we enacted the American Rescue Plan which provides more than 130 billion to help schools reopen classrooms safely, including relief for IDEA [Individuals with Disabilities Education Act] programs. [...] [W]e will discuss how we can learn from the lessons of this pandemic to ensure equal access to education with all students with disabilities." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Reade Bush, Ronald M. Hager, Danielle M. Kovach, and Kanika A. Littleton.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Defining the Role of Public Health in Disaster Recovery: An Evaluation of State Public Health Planning Efforts [video]
From the Video Description: "There is very little to direct public health planning for long-term disaster recovery. This research surveyed plans from nine hurricane-prone states to determine the extent to which those plans comply with recently published standards from the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] (CDC) in 2011." The duration of the video is 8 minutes and 47 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=736321]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Davidson, Nicholas E.
2013-05-14
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Biological Adaptations as Models for Security [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Viewpoints, Raphael Sagarin research scientist with the University of Arizona discusses how many biological organisms deal with risk and uncertainty in ways applicable to the Department of Homeland Security. In this unique take on defense strategy, Dr. Rafe Sagarin exposes some of the defense techniques that can be drawn from the field of marine biology. Examples within this Viewpoints segment include: developing decentralized agents which contribute to a collective response, finding partnerships between unlikely groups, growing a culture that is adaptable, and using redundant solutions to deal with uncertainty." The duration of the video is 10 minutes and 51 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Sagarin, Raphael D.
2013-10-29
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Future of Responder Family Preparedness: The New Normal [video]
From the Video Description: "The U.S. government has recently contended that communities cannot be 'prepared' without first ensuring the safety of responders and their families. This thesis uses a selection research method to explore whether the development and execution of a family preparedness program would assist the Delaware State Police (DSP) in maintaining its capability during a major crisis." The duration of the video is 6 minutes. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=750064]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Hulings, James T.
2014-02-28
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Role of Isolation in Radicalization - How Important Is It? [video]
From the Video Description: "This thesis provides an in-depth analysis of three well-known terrorists in order to illuminate the role isolation plays in the radicalization process. By better understanding the contributing factors of radicalization, homeland security officials may be better positioned to effectively intervene, prevent, or deter radicalization." The duration of the video is 6 minutes and 17 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=750063]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Hug, Erin C.
2014-02-28
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Techno-Authoritarianism: Platform for Repression in China and Abroad, Hearing Before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, November 17, 2021
This is the November 17, 2021 hearing on "Techno-Authoritarianism: Platform for Repression in China and Abroad," held before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. From the opening statement of Jeff Merkley: "This hearing will explore China's role in embracing technology-enhanced authoritarianism and promoting its spread around the world. In China and around the globe, we are seeing that the same technology that drives the global economy, facilitates communication, enables financial flows, and provides the conveniences of modern life can also be used for repression. Without proper guardrails to protect privacy and basic human rights, technology can control populations, trample freedom of expression, and undermine institutions of democratic governance. For the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party, it starts at home. [...] These technologies offer the government an unprecedented degree of control, enabled by the collection of massive amounts of data from cellphones, from personal computers, DNA, security cameras, and more. Nowhere do we see this more tragically than in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Today we will hear testimony outlining the extent of the surveillance in Xinjiang, as well as the heart-wrenching toll on individuals and their communities. We will also hear from expert witnesses who will shed light on the use of technology in mainland China and abroad, for legitimate purposes of government efficiency and digital connectivity but also to spread the web of repressive control to cities across China, regions across China, the developing world, and even the Chinese diaspora community in the United States."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2022
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Outstanding Award Winning Theses from CHDS
This record displays a listing of all the Center for Homeland Defense and Security's (CHDS) Outstanding Thesis award winners. Links to the theses are provided. Please note that restricted theses are not included here. This list will update periodically as new winners are announced.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
2022-01-01
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Creating a Structure for Collaboration [video]
From the video Description: "Well before the events of 9/11 [September 11 Terrorist Attacks (2001)], James Schwartz, Fire Chief, Arlington County Fire Department recognized the tremendous benefit in developing interdependencies across jurisdictions and the need for joint development of plans and procedures in order to create an effective interoperable environment when an integrated response to natural or man-made disasters is required. In this interview, James discusses his vision for enhancing HS [homeland security] state and local agencies' capabilities by creating a framework for collaboration and support across department and jurisdictional boundaries." The duration of the video is 11 minutes and 18 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Schwartz, James
2009-04-17
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Bridging the Gap between the Police and the Community at N.Y.P.D. [video]
From the Video Description: "In this video interview, Deputy Inspector Amin Kosseim discusses the outreach programs sponsored by the Community Affairs Bureau, N.Y.P.D. [New York City Police Department]. The interview includes specific guidance to police departments on how to start similar programs in communities throughout the US - regardless of the size of the locale budget constraints." The duration of the video is 11 minutes and 18 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Kosseim, Amin G.
2011-01-11
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Mutual Aid Networks [video]
From the Video Description: "Andrew Velasquez, Director, Homeland Security Advisor to the Governor, Illinois Emergency Management Department discusses how the implementation of mutual aid networks has increased Illinois' ability to maintain an enhanced state of readiness through the development of cooperative agreements with Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement and Healthcare communities throughout the state." The duration of the video is 9 minutes and 1 second.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Velasquez, Andrew
2009-03-12
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Suspicious Activity Reporting: It's Not the 'Who' [video]
From the Video Description: "Born of the 911 Commission Report and instituted in 2010, the Suspicious Activity Reporting [SAR] Initiative Program works with state and local law enforcement including fusion centers, and public safety agencies to become compliant with the SAR training program, which emphasizes identifying specific suspicious behaviors while protecting the constitutional rights of individuals." The duration of the video is 9 minutes and 56 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Kelberg, Scott
2014-03-26
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Succession Planning for DHS Employees [video]
From the Video Description: "Succession planning involves not only replacing DHS [Department of Homeland Security] employees when they decide to leave, but also 'growing' employees through on-going training. Dr. Richard Douglas, Director for the Leadership Institute, DHS University System explains how the DHS employees of today are being groomed to be the DHS leaders of the future." The duration of the video is 8 minutes and 10 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Douglas, Richard C.
2009-11-04
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Law Enforcements' Shifting Strategic Perspective [video]
From the Video Description: "Deirdre Walker, a veteran law enforcement agent for 23 years and currently Assistant Chief of Police/Investigative Services for Montgomery County Police Department discusses how the events of 9-11 have challenged [law enforcement] agencies to think and plan strategically from both a regional and national perspective." The duration of the video is 9 minutes and 45 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Walker, Deirdre I.
2008-02-11
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: The Coast Guard's Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS) Program [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Viewpoints interview, Captain Matthew Cutts gives an overview of the Coast Guard's Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS) program which is designed to measure the effectiveness of the Coast Guard to achieve maritime security in our nation's ports and waterways." The duration of the video is 7 minutes and 58 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Cutts, Matthew
2009-12-08
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Intelligence Fusion [video]
From the Video Description: "Paul France is the Homeland Security Field Operations Manager for the state of Wisconsin. He is a current participant in the Naval Postgraduate School's Homeland Security Master's Program and is working on a thesis entitled 'Preventing Terrorism through Information Sharing Using TEW [Terrorism Early Warning] Systems and Intelligence Fusion Centers." The duration of the video is 6 minutes and 21 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
France, Paul
2006-05-01
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Culture Improvement Action Plan, Second Edition
From the Purpose: "A commitment to a workplace free of harassment and discrimination is fundamental to living our core values now and in the future. It is incumbent upon us to understand our employee's lived experiences in the workplace, and build and sustain an environment of professionalism, dignity, and respect. Though these findings are from a survey taken more than two years ago, it is not acceptable that our employees felt this way then, and it is certainly not acceptable now. This is our second version of the 'Culture Improvement Action Plan,' which builds upon Agency accomplishments and achievements since the first reports of harassment and misconduct. While we collectively worked hard, instituted programs, and improved policies that address the very issues identified in the RAND survey, we are committed to continuous improvement. The plan is designed to: [1] Increase employee awareness of RAND survey results[;] [2] Provide transparent communication of workforce culture objectives, programs, and improvements and associated implementation timelines[;] [3] Demonstrate continued leadership commitment to our core values[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2021-06
