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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Cybercrime Response Capabilities and Capacity: A Collaborative Approach for Small to Medium-Sized Local Law Enforcement Agencies [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Ryan Monaghan (MA1803/1804), Lieutenant at San Mateo Police Department (CA), talks about his thesis with Heather Issvoran. In his thesis, Monaghan identifies potential gaps in cybercrime mitigation that could be addressed on a local level." The duration of this video is 18 minutes and 22 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=850258].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Monaghan, Ryan M.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Two Teams, One Mission: A Study Using EMS Units in Hospital Triage During Active-Shooter and Other Mass-Casualty Events [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Tom Simons (MA1803/1804), Firefighter at the Salt Lake City Fire Department [hyperlink], talks about gaps in the response of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and hospitals. His research sought to examine whether the use of EMS field resources in hospital triage could enhance the overall response to active-shooter and other mass-casualty events. Case studies of the Boston Marathon bombing [hyperlink] and the Route 91 shooting [hyperlink] were conducted. Additionally, an exercise by St. Mark's Hospital [hyperlink] testing the concept of EMS triage at hospitals was analyzed. The Las Vegas case study revealed significant gaps in hospital and EMS response and the Boston Marathon case study showed just how efficient hybrid teams of hospital and EMS personnel could be. A review of the St. Marks exercise showed that EMS crews at the hospital significantly enhanced the efficiency and efficacy of the triage operation. Finally, current EMS operations were reviewed and recommendations made to allow EMS crews to be assigned to the nearest hospitals without harming the on-scene response to these incidents." The duration of this video is 9 minutes. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834599].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Simons, Thomas B.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: You Don't Have to Live Like a Refugee: An Analysis of Selected Refugee Resettlement Programs to Improve Comprehensive Integration Outcomes in 'Free Case' Refugee Resettlement [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Will Bierman (MA1803/1804), Field Office Director at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [hyperlink] in the Department of Homeland Security [hyperlink], talks about how, by law, refugees entering the United States must become self-sufficient as quickly as possible. But successful integration means more than achieving this benchmark. True integration involves social inclusion and ties to community and nation-particularly difficult for 'free case' refugees who have no family in the U.S. and are wholly reliant upon resettlement organizations. Will's thesis asks the question: How can free case refugee resettlement practices be improved to enhance the likelihood of sociocultural integration and create stronger ties to the United States? A comparative assessment of three resettlement programs was undertaken to identify best practices." The duration of the video is 17 minutes and 30 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834602].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Bierman, Wilhelm F.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Balas and Barrios: An Analysis of U.S. Domestic and Regional Anti-Gang Policies from a Human Security Perspective [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Max Pfaffinger (MA1803/1804), Federal Air Marshal at Transportation Security Administration [hyperlink], discusses his thesis with fellow master's student, Scott Fenton. Pfaffinger's thesis focuses on the topic of gang violence from a Federal law enforcement perspective. By researching the gangs in Central America's northern triangle (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras), Pfaffinger is able to quantify the effect here in the US." The duration of this video is 10 minutes and 47 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=864149].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Pfaffinger, Maximillian X.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Engaging Children and Youth, via K-12 School Curricula, to Build a Culture of Disaster Preparedness [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Kimberly Hayward (MA1803/1804), Community Preparedness Officer at FEMA [hyperlink], talks about her thesis where she analyzes how to engage children and youth to facilitate behavioral change and build a culture of disaster preparedness. She creates a comparative analysis of primary and secondary school curricula for disaster preparedness content, including case studies from the United States, France, and New Zealand, and establishes a set of evaluation criteria, including curriculum scope; engaged learning; parental, school, and community involvement; and effective evaluation. Her thesis finds that the United States could improve and expand existing curricula, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Student Tools for Emergency Planning program [hyperlink], and work to integrate disaster preparedness curricula into existing school safety and mandatory public health curriculum requirements. By reaching children and youth with disaster preparedness information, the United States can work to shift values and social norms around the topic, similar to past successes seen with such issues as anti-smoking and seat belt enforcement." The duration of this video is 9 minutes and 19 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834491].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Hayward, Kimberly A.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Case for State and Local Integration of the Separate Federal Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Matt Heckard (MA1803/1804), Assistant Director, Preparedness for the State of Arizona [hyperlink], talks about his thesis which provides an overview and policy options analysis of offsite radiological emergency preparedness and response protocols for commercial nuclear power plants. This program is developed by the federal government and implemented by state and local government emergency management as the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program [hyperlink] (REPP). The capabilities built under the separate REPP, if integrated within the wider emergency preparedness enterprise, could be properly accounted for and included in a community-wide assessment of its aggregate capabilities within its existing all-hazards program. The research question for this thesis addresses which benefits, shortfalls, and challenges emerge from the integration of the hazard-specific emergency preparedness and response program established under REPP with the all-hazards core capabilities and the National Preparedness System [hyperlink] doctrine." The duration of this video is 10 minutes and 10 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834479].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Heckard, Matthew K.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Optimize or Die: Dynamic and Innovative Deployment Models for Fire Departments [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Tyler McCoy (MA1803/1804), Captain/Paramedic at the City of Dayton, Ohio Fire Department [hyperlink], talks about his thesis which analyzes current fire department practices and explores how resource deployments can be modified by innovation and optimization to result in improved services to customers. Alternative response vehicles, mobile integrated healthcare, technology adoption, accreditation, and leveraging data for policy analysis are five opportunities examined in this thesis with data used from 10 fire departments, including Dayton Fire Department. The findings show that implementing alternative vehicles for responding to medical emergencies, leveraging technology, and using data for policy implementation to adopt a mobile integrated healthcare program may decrease the cost of providing services and improve response times to meet national standards. These findings may be beneficial to fire departments across the country that are experiencing budget reductions coupled with increased demand for services." The duration of this video is 12 minutes and 57 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834501].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
McCoy, Tyler B.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Revitalizing Maritime Security: Is Smart the Next Element? [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Carl Makins (MA1803/1804), Sergeant at the Metro Bomb Squad in the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, talks about Project Seahawk, a multiagency program that brings state-of-the-art technology and a regional approach to the problem of port security critical infrastructure in Charleston, South Carolina. The Special Maritime Action Response Team (SMART) would be a multidisciplinary, multiagency unit that protects the maritime domain of South Carolina using intelligence gathered by the Seahawk IOC [Interagency Operation Center]. Carl's thesis examines potential challenges to the process of forming SMART with the Seahawk IOC, particularly the security capability gaps in the maritime domain with federal, state, and local stakeholders due to insufficient manpower and funding." The duration of the video is 14 minutes and 13 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834588].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Makins, Marion C., Jr.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Regulating Hawala: Thwarting Terrorism or Jeopardizing Stability? [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Monika Mali (MA1803/1804), Transportation Security Inspector at the Transportation Security Administration [hyperlink], talks about her thesis which uses the case study method to investigate the unintended consequences that have resulted from the United States' efforts to deter criminal abuses of hawala. It explores the illegitimate and legitimate uses of hawala in Africa and the Middle East in the post-9/11 era. Despite extensive regulatory blocks, hawala has been a key financial node for the Taliban, Islamic State, and al-Shabaab. On the other hand, hawala serves as a lifeline for victims of terrorism in Africa and the Middle East. Any disruption in service jeopardizes their survival and protection. This study identifies how regulatory action has caused financial exclusion and is counterproductive to the United States' anti-money laundering efforts and campaigns against terrorism financing. Practices like de-risking encourage the growth of alternative money transfer systems. This assessment concludes with a recommendation to use mobile money platforms to reinvigorate the formal financial sector and promote financial inclusion. Mobile hawalas are already leveraging digital delivery channels and have gained rapid momentum. In lieu of further regulatory action, Western institutions can employ these emerging technologies to transform into more adaptive and advantageous competitors of hawala and avoid compromising the essential service it provides." The duration of this video is 12 minutes and 10 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834586].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Mali, Monika
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Civil Rights Auditors: Defining Reasonable Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on First Amendment Activities [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate Gary Cummings (MA1803/1804), Lieutenant at the Garland Police Department [hyperlink], talks about how police increasingly encounter citizens who challenge constitutional boundaries between civil rights and police power. These so-called 'civil rights auditors' and 'copwatchers' record government officials with cell phones or body cameras, while baiting or challenging them to cross constitutional lines established by the First Amendment. An officer reacting incorrectly in these encounters can--through action or inaction--create conflict, loss of police legitimacy, or liability for the officers or their agencies. Preliminary examination of auditor activities and current legal and scholarly works leads to the thesis question: What are reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions to civil liberties with regard to recording police, government property, and the public? Gary conducts a qualitative analysis of 59 auditor videos representing audits around the nation and identifies common tactics and targets among auditors, which provides scenarios for legal analysis and a policy review. This thesis reveals two things. First, auditors are not part of the legal, scholarly, and policy discussions and decision making; and second, through other areas of First Amendment case law, the Supreme Court has developed a framework for First Amendment challenges that directly applies to auditors. Gary applies this framework to the 10 locations commonly targeted by auditors." The duration of this video is 16 minutes and 25 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=834484].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Cummings, Gary D.
2020-07-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Beyond the First 48: Incorporating Non-Traditional Stakeholders into Incident Response [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Master's Thesis Series interview, Octavio Saenz speaks with Emily Jane McLoughlin (MA1801/1802), Emergency Preparedness Program Manager for the Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management in Arlington, VA [hyperlink], about the research behind her thesis 'Beyond the first 48: Incorporating Non-Traditional Stakeholders into Incident Response' McLoughlin's thesis explores how the county could potentially leverage the private sector and other nontraditional stakeholders to work within the National Incident Management System [hyperlink] (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) for a more effective response." The duration of this video is 9 minutes and 26 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=847067].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
McLoughlin, Emily J.
2019-11-21
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: The 'English Disease' and Political Protest [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Master's Thesis Series video, Octavio Saenz interviews Christopher Barney (MA1801/1802), Battalion Chief for Portland Oregon Fire & Rescue [hyperlink], about the research behind his thesis 'The 'English Disease' and Political Protest: How Social Identity Theory Can Enhance Public Safety at Crowd Events.' By investigating existing methodologies used by law enforcement to manage crowd events to ensure public safety, his thesis finds that law enforcement could effectively use social identity theory to understand differing groups' needs and reduce protester-on-protester violence." The duration of this video is 7 minutes and 27 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=831042].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Barney, Christopher J.
2019-11-20
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: There Are No Monsters in the Closet [video]
From the Video Description: "NPS-CHDS [Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's graduate David Sabat (MA1801/1802), Captain for Howard County, MD, Fire and Rescue [hyperlink], discusses his thesis with Octavio Saenz in this Master's Thesis Series video. Sabat's thesis is titled 'There Are No Monsters in the Closet: Why Fire Departments Are Not Implementing Best Concepts for Active Assailant Incidents' and delves into the question of why fire departments in the United States are reluctant to implement best concepts to more rapidly access victims during active assailant incidents. The recommendations provided in his thesis can help all fire departments adapt best concepts for active assailant incidents to encourage implementation." The duration of this video is 8 minutes and 19 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=831044].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Sabat, David
2019-11-20
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Master's Thesis Series interview, Stephen Felty discusses his thesis, 'Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine.' Intergroup dynamics have been a central vector in long-lasting identity conflicts around the globe. In Israel/Palestine, the conflict has not been reduced to the same level of sustained peace as it has in other countries. The conflicting groups often get involved in increasingly destructive forms of reciprocating violence, which fuels narratives that lead to further cycles of violence. This thesis examines whether social identity theory is a useful framework for understanding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and discusses what role the United States plays in mitigating this conflict." The duration of this video is 11 minutes and 11 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=825217].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Felty, Stephen M.
2019-05-14
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series:21st Century Crime: How Malicious Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Homeland Security [video]
From the Video Description: "Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of research with the potential to radically change society's use of information technology, particularly how personal information will be interconnected and how private lives will be accessible to cybercriminals. Criminals, motivated by profit, are likely to adapt future AI software systems to their operations, further complicating present-day cybercrime investigations. This thesis examines how transnational criminal organizations and cybercriminals may leverage developing AI technology to conduct more sophisticated criminal activities and what steps the homeland security enterprise should take to prepare." The duration of the video is 17 minutes and 15 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=825201].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Peters, Kevin M.
2019-05-07
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Punching Above Their Weight: The Homeland Security Contributions of the U.S. Pacific Territories [video]
From the Video Description: "While the U.S. Pacific territories were brought into the fold in recognition of their importance to national security, many Americans still seem to be unfamiliar with the strategic value of those territories. This thesis identifies the value of the Pacific territories--Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and American Samoa--to the nation's homeland security and the strategic implications. Secondary sources such as Congressional testimony, military doctrine and unclassified plans, and governmental reports were analyzed to answer that question, using the framework of the DIME (diplomatic, informational, military, and economic) instruments of national power to assess the overlap of homeland security missions with national security interests. While the territories contribute to the nation's security, the lack of coordinated and informed management by the federal government to these territories, including homeland security missions that have at times been at odds with U.S. military interests, prevents a full realization of their potential. Recommendations are made for reexamination of legal, process, and funding approaches to the U.S. Pacific territories by the federal government, including homeland security agencies." The duration of the video is 14 minutes and 35 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=825214].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Stanton, Colby E.
2019-04-29
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Updating and Implementing a Revised U.S. National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Viewpoints, Lynnwood Police Chief Tom Davis is interviewed by fellow CHDS [Center for Homeland Defense and Security] master's degree alumnus Bijan Karimi, Assistant Deputy Director of the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management about countering violent extremism, the subject of Davis' thesis. In his research, Davis examined how other western democracies have addressed this issue and what U.S. policy maker could learn from them. Using 'social capital' to empower community groups, not just law enforcement and governments, has been shown a key ingredient of a successful of a CVE [Counter Violent Extremism] plan. Davis further discusses the concept of 'definitional clarity' and the importance of its inclusion in policy documents. He also recommends the federal government house CVE policy under one agency to better accommodate state and local governments." The duration of the video is 14 minutes and 32 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=760176].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Davis, Thomas J.
2017-04-26
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Seeing Eye Drones: How the DoD Can Transform CBRN and Disaster Response in the Homeland [video]
From the Video Description: "The threat of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) disasters is one of the most dangerous threats to the homeland. The United States has an opportunity to harness emerging technology to increase responder safety and improve situational awareness for civil authorities during response to natural or manmade CBRN disasters. In his thesis, Matt Jonkey, Commander of the 92nd Civil Support Team at the Nevada National Guard, explores the possibility of integrating small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) with video capability and CBRN detection and identification sensors for use by National Guard civil support teams. Existing policy and doctrine are insufficient to accommodate the fielding of such a capability. This thesis identifies and discusses these gaps. This thesis also conducts an analysis of similar Department of Defense and other national UAS policy and programs and offers recommendations to implement a new domestic sUAS policy. The recommendations provide the framework for implementing an innovative technology while addressing complicated issues, such as national airspace system integration, intelligence oversight, and training programs." The duration of this video is 8 minutes and 31 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Jonkey, Matthew J.
2017-03-01
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: How Sociotechnical Identity Influences Threats to Security? [video]
From the Video Description: "As man and machine have become ever more intertwined, technology is altering the perception of self-identity. This holds implications for homeland security. Sevan Gerard, a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Los Angeles Fire Department, is aiming to refine the 'analytical frame of Social Identity Theory into a framework encompassing both social identity and technological identity within the context of homeland security.' Academic studies abound focusing on the interface between man and machine, but the modern environment raises the question whether technology has graduated to a facet of individual identity. Gerard writes on the concept of 'technoself,' and he delves into whether technology exists beyond its simple physical form as a component of human identity and how that may influence behavior, particularly in the context of Homeland Security." The duration of this video is 17 minutes and 11 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=808153]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Gerard, Sevan D.; Issvoran, Heather
2017-02-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Fracking: Unintended Consequences for Local Communities [video]
From the Video Description: "The advent of hydraulic fracturing and the ability to bore horizontal wells have changed the energy industry for better and worse since 2005. Advancements have dramatically increased the extraction of oil from shale, but the controversial process, commonly known as fracking, has transformed North Dakota's Bakken into a major producer of oil that has affected global oil markets. The questions asked in this thesis were as follows: What are the effects of unconventional shale oil exploration on local communities? How can they prepare for, prevent, mitigate, and recover from the socioeconomic impacts associated with shale oil exploration? What happened at the Bakken served as a case study to evaluate the holistic impact of fracking on the environment and socioeconomics of local communities at the epicenter of shale oil production?" The duration of this video is 17 minutes and 6 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=798851]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Stangeland, Chad David; Issvoran, Heather
2017-02-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Grand Challenges in Homeland Security [video]
From the Video Description: "What global grand challenges we face today that will have an impact on the homeland security landscape twenty-five years from now? Today, a grand challenge is intended as a call-to-action for a given field, to find the potential solution for a moonshot problem. Calvin Bowman, Chairman of the Urban Area Security Initiative and Senior Policy Advisor for the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management in Baltimore City, recommends using the potential methods and organizational capacity requirements for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) science and technology (S&T) based on a focused comparison of three cases: XPRIZE, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and DHS S&T. Through a contemporary application of smart practices used by XPRIZE and DARPA, DHS can better prepare for today's shifting technological threat environment. DHS' current approach to grand challenges is local and linear when it should be global and innovative." The duration of the video is 9 minutes and 29 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Bowman, Calvin J.
2017-02-01
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Increasing Road Infrastructure Capacity Through the Use of Autonomous Vehicles [video]
From the Video Description: "Roadway infrastructure is a critical component to U.S. homeland security. Overland transportation affects the national economy, emergency services, defense, and communication systems. This thesis by Don Simko, Emergency Management Program Specialist at FEMA Headquarters, illustrates the capacity increases to roadways enabled by autonomous vehicle technology. Public policy can enhance the adoption rate of autonomous vehicles to maximize the benefit of this emergent technology on the roadway system. A policy analysis provides a comparison of options, and outlines regulations that will be needed to ensure safe adoption of autonomous vehicle technology nationally." The duration of this video is 17 minutes and 2 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Simko, Donald John
2017-01-26
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Moral Hazard in Flooding Disasters [video]
From the Video Description: "Moral hazard occurs when people do not assume the full risk of an action or decision; they are not inclined to make a fully responsible or moral choice. Kevin Starbuck, the Assistant City Manager, Community Services at the the City of Amarillo states that over the course of the last half-century, federal government involvement in providing disaster assistance has greatly expanded. With this expansion, many believe that in providing disaster assistance, the federal involvement limits risk reduction and contributes to the rise of a moral hazard. Flooding and flood-related hazards are the most prominent and significant hazards in the United States, accounting for the highest percentage of major disaster declarations and direct economic losses. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) aims to reduce the impact of flooding through hazard identification and risk assessment, floodplain management, and flood insurance." The duration of the video is 19 minutes and 29 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Starbuck, Kevin T.
2017-01-23
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Unmanned Aerial Systems Policy [video]
From the Video Description: "Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their meteoric rise in popularity among hobbyists and commercial users has created a sense of urgency among lawmakers to develop a strategic policy to facilitate domestic UAS integration into the national airspace. Brian, Employment Services Bureau Commander with the Phoenix Police Department talks about how local municipalities and state agencies are initiating legislative efforts to develop 'best practices,' ordinances, and policies in the absence of a structured legal framework for UAS expansion. The City of Phoenix is among those seeking solutions to the question of how the city and police department can develop and implement a strategic guidance policy governing UAS integration to best serve the interests government and community." The duration of this video is 15 minutes and 51 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Lee, Brian R.
2017-01-11
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Beyond Sister City Agreements: Thesis Series: Exploring the Challenges to Full International Interoperability [video]
From the Video Description: "Communities on the international border are often interconnected by more than simple proximity. They are connected through social networks, economy, culture, and shared natural resources. Despite this interdependent relationship, and in spite of international agreements that support mutual aid between countries, crossing the border with emergency resources, even for a humanitarian purpose, can be problematic. In this Viewpoints video, Calvin Shanks, Senior Director of Safety Services at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso , discusses his CHDS [Center for Homeland Defense and Security] Master's thesis which examined existing agreements on both the northern and southern U.S. borders to determine how various regions address their cross-border agreements. Research indicated that unique challenges-such as liability concerns, local politics, and border violence-along the Mexican border must be addressed. By examining the fuller context, this thesis recommends that local entities examine their specific challenges to establishing fully interoperable agreements. Local interoperability agreements just might move us beyond 'sister city agreements' and put us on the path toward functional international partnerships." The duration of the video is 16 minutes and 24 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Shanks, Calvin D.
2016-07-21
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: The Ethical Imperative of Reason: How Anti-Intellectualism, Denialism, and Apathy Threaten National Security [video]
From the Video Description: "This thesis explores the roots and manifestations of anti-intellectualism, denialism and apathy. Philosophical in its design, this research explores the following question: What are the potential effects of cultural anti-intellectualism on the construction and execution of national security and homeland security policy? Specifically, it focuses on how anti-intellectualism can affect how a course of action is created, presented, messaged, supported, and executed. The thesis amasses a review of previous research on the nature and manifestations of this issue and offers an account of the prospective implications for the securities field. Utilizing a case study model, this research explores three examples to highlight the manifestation of this current problem. The findings indicate that anti-intellectualism impacts the highest levels of the political, media, and security processes and, as such, requires practitioners to acknowledge and address its influence. This thesis concludes by arguing that widespread ignorance of objective reality poses a threat to the democratic process. It provides three overarching strategies designed to limit the impact of anti-intellectualism in the policy process and demonstrates that, in the intricate and dynamic matters of our nation's security, there is an ethical imperative for 'reason' and factual discussion to rule the policy process. Greggory Favre is a Captain, Special Operations & Strategic Planning, with the St. Louis Fire Department." The duration of the video is 14 minutes and 38 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Favre, Greggory J.
2016-05-26
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Saving the Savable: Using Bystanders to Increase Survival From Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest in NYC [video]
From the Video Description: "Every year in America, thousands of people needlessly die following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Because first responders in New York City (NYC) have difficulty arriving soon enough, cardiac arrest survival rates lag significantly behind jurisdictions around the country. One successful approach used elsewhere to increase OHCA survival rates is encouraging bystanders to perform CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] prior to first responders' arrival. Regarding bystanders as the 'first' first responders requires a shift in thinking as well as an understanding of the modern bystander. In this Viewpoints video, Frank Leeb, Battalion Chief for the Fire Department City of New York, discusses his Master's thesis, which examines the people, policies, and technology that are available--some of them already tested in other jurisdictions--and presents specific recommendations for NYC. Bridging the gap from the time a person stops breathing until the arrival of first responders may not be as difficult as it seems." The duration of this video is 13 minutes and 37 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=792238]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Leeb, Frank A.
2016-05-09
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: A Different Shade of Blue: An Evaluation of the Civilian Detective Concept and Its Impact on Police Capabilities [video]
From the Video Description: "Financial distress and shrinking police candidate pools have diminished cities' abilities to protect the public. In this Viewpoints video, David Green, Lieutenant for the San Bernardino Police Department, discusses his CHDS [Center for Homeland Defense and Security] Master's thesis, which examines the manner in which cities have adapted by using civilians to perform the duties of sworn detectives. Specifically, he looks at whether this practice enhances cities' contributions to public safety. Nine law enforcement organizations across the country that applied this policy were analyzed. It focused on cost implications, impacts on investigative and emergency response capabilities, job qualifications, training standards, scope of duties, and overall efficacy. Similar themes include the ability of cities to reduce costs and to achieve equivalent work output from civilian personnel. Dissimilar themes surrounded the reasons cities adopted the policy and how they trained the personnel. From the analysis, this thesis determined that the use of civilian personnel does enhance cities' contributions to public safety. This thesis also identified a need for a uniform national framework for policy adoption and for state peace officer accrediting commissions to develop guidelines for training and certification." The duration of this video is 15 minutes and 20 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=792224]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Green, David B.
2016-05-03
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Flight Plight: An Examination of Contemporary Humanitarian Immigration from Honduras, Cuba and Syria to the United States with Considerations for National Security [video]
From the Video Description: "CHDS [Center for Homeland Defense and Security] graduate Catherine Ventura, Immigration Officer for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, received the March 2016 award for Outstanding Thesis. In this Viewpoints video, she discusses her work, which examines contemporary U.S. immigration for humanitarian populations from Honduras, Cuba, and Syria. Humanitarian immigration refers to refugees, asylum-seekers, and those who are forcibly displaced from their homelands. The study explores how the United States can balance its identity as a nation of immigrants with its increasing security concerns within forced migrant populations. The research describes various philosophies of and motives for migration and the United States' role as an international destination for refugees. The study also provides a comprehensive review of all U.S. humanitarian immigration programs available to forced migrants from Honduras, Cuba, and Syria. These unique reviews, or case studies, are introduced with descriptions of each country's social, political, and historical context for migration and feature fictional scenarios in which immigrant families interact directly with country conditions and the U.S. humanitarian immigration programs available to them. Finally, the thesis reviews national security concerns presented by humanitarian immigration programs and explains how national priorities and legislative remedies can temper public fear." The duration of the video is 8 minutes and 21 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=792233]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Ventura, Catherine Schroeck
2016-05-02
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Suicide in the Fire Service: Saving the Lives of Firefighters [video]
From the Video Description: "Steve Heitman, Fire Chief of the Mercer Island WA Fire Department, talks about his CHDS [Center for Homeland Defense and Security] Master's thesis research, looking at whether Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and firefighter suicide are on the rise in the U.S. fire service and how fire chiefs can implement programs to curb PTSD-related firefighter suicide. The research was limited, however, by imprecise statistics on PTSD and suicide in the fire service, caused in part by the firefighter culture. To work toward a proactive solution, this research examined current, effective mental health programs that can be utilized in-house by fire departments, including Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Psychological First Aid, and Stress First Aid. Research on professional mental health focused on therapies used by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including psychotherapy, medication, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Through a critical review of available programs, this thesis identifies best practices for collecting accurate firefighter suicide data, and suggests development of a tiered approach to decrease PTSD and firefighter suicide. A limitation of the research was the inability to verify results of a firefighter being 'cured' of PTSD." The duration of the video is 13 minutes and 37 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Heitman, Steven C.
2016-05-02
