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Bias Crime Assessment: A Tool and Guidelines for Law Enforcement and Concerned Communities
"The Bias Crime Assessment Tool (BCAT) and Guidelines aim to improve reporting of hate incidents and crimes. Informed by research, this tool is intended to be used in a wide range of settings by schools, law enforcement, victim assistance specialists, community and civil rights advocates, health care providers or social service agency staff who may be responsible for identifying and responding to victims of hate. The BCAT has two parts: Part 1 is short and meant for quick assessments; Part 2 is more in-depth."
Vera Institute of Justice
Vera Institute of Justice
2018-08
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Solving the Ancient Maritime Problem: Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden
From the executive summary: "It is quite evident that pirates are successful because their operating bases are staged in the lawless country of Somalia, they are operating in a vast body of uncontrolled water, and they are armed with state-of-the-art information of suspecting target of opportunities. To defeat piracy, the international community must form coalition partners from many nations to patrol the vast body of water, use existing low-cost patrol coastal ships to perform escort duties, employ military forces, refine existing international legal authority for prosecuting offenders, and train transiting merchant ships on the use of effective tactics to avert capture. Furthermore, greater coherence between security and development policies is a key in establishing an effective whole of government approach to solve piracy."
Marine Corps Command and Staff College (U.S.)
Robinson, Errol A.
2010-04-22
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Naval Law Review. Volume 64, 2015
This document is the 2015 Issue of the Naval Justice School's annual "Naval Law Review" journal which covers relevant issues in the field of military law. This edition includes the following articles: "Stuxnet and Article 2(4)'s Prohibition Against the Use of Force: Customary Law and Potential Models" by Andrew Moore; "Department of Defense Water Rights: A Proposed Policy" by Michael T. Palmer; "'Pouring New Wine into Old Bottles': Understanding the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities Within the Cyber Domain" by Christopher P. Toscano; and "Investigating Civilian Casualties in Armed Conflict: Comparing U.S. Military Investigations with Alternatives Under International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law" by Sylvaine Wong. This issue also includes two book reviews.
Naval Justice School (U.S.)
2015
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2010 Joint Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Conference and Exhibition (Briefing Charts)
This document includes PowerPoint slides from presentations at the 2010 Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Conference and Exhibition, held from June 22-24 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
National Defense Industrial Association (U.S.)
2010
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Security Sector Reform in Liberia: Uneven Progress
From the thesis abstract: "Security Sector Reform (SSR) can occur at any time along the spectrum of conflict. Its sustainable success is influenced by successes within stability operations. This, paper seeks to analyze whether SSR is an effective tool to address reform in post-conflict Liberia. It examines the unified approach applied to programs within SSR employed to address reform in Liberia from 2003-2010."
Marine Corps Command and Staff College (U.S.)
Whitmer, Christine M.
2011-04-09
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: June 2018
This June 2018 issue of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin contains the following feature article: "Police Militarization in a Democratic Society" by Jay Fortenbery. Regular columns include: Bulletin Notes, Leadership Spotlight, and Notable Speech. The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin is an official publication of the FBI, and is published monthly in an online format.
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
2018-06
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: November 2018
This issue of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin contains the following articles: "Oakdale Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department"; "Enumclaw, Washington, Police Department"; "Leadership Spotlight: Engaging Millennials in the Workplace"; "Perspective: Mentoring Your Replacement"; "Dangers and Benefits of 3D Printing"; and "Bulletin Notes". The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin is an official publication of the FBI, and is published monthly in an online format.
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
2018-11
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Deadly Calling: The Murder of Investigative Journalists, Briefing of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, May 9, 2018
This is the May 9, 2018 briefing titled "Deadly Calling: The Murder of Investigative Journalists." From the opening statement of Erika Schlager: "The Helsinki Commission is an independent agency of the Federal Government charged with monitoring implementation of the 1975 Helsinki Accords and advancing U.S. policies regarding the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Media freedom and media expression are core commitments in the Helsinki process, agreed by the consensus of all 57 participating States. All 57 participating States have also agreed that human rights and democracy are matters of direct and legitimate concern to all participating States and do not belong exclusively to the internal affairs of the state concerned. The targeting of journalists in Afghanistan a week ago, which resulted in the murder of 10 professionals trying to do no more than their jobs, was a shocking illustration of the extraordinary risks so many journalists take. In the OSCE [Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe] region, scores of journalists are among those who have been swept up in the post-coup attempt in Turkey [...] Today's briefing will examine the murders of investigative journalists, including Daphne Caruana Galizia of Malta and Jan Kuciak of Slovakia. And I understand that this past Saturday, May 6th, a Holy Mass and memorial concert was attended by approximately 3,000 people in the eastern Slovak village of Gregorovce. Jan Kuciak was murdered with his fiancee Martina Kusnirova, and they would have been married in Gregorovce this past weekend."
United States. Congress. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
2018
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Joint Publication 3-0: Joint Operations, Incorporating Change 1 [Revised October 2018]
This is a revision of Joint Publication 3-0 dated 17 January 2017. This document includes the following changes: "[1] Revises Chapter V, 'Joint Operations Across the Conflict Continuum,' to expand the discussion of the changing balance of military activities in different types of military operations; [2] Distributes pertinent information from Chapter V, 'Joint Operations Across the Conflict Continuum,' into Chapters VI, 'Military Engagement, Security Cooperation, and Deterrence,' VII, 'Crisis Response and Limited Contingency Operations,' and VIII, 'Large-Scale Combat Operations' to enhance readability; [3] Clarifies notional phasing model construct and associated graphics; [4] Incorporates current information on joint electromagnetic spectrum management operations and protection of civilians; [5] Reduces redundancies and improves continuity between Joint Publication (JP) 3-0, Joint Operations; JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States, and JP 5-0; Joint Planning; [6] Establishes continuity with new JP 3-20, Security Cooperation; [7] Updates information on assessment; [8] Revises Chapter III, 'Joint Functions,' to incorporate the information joint function as the seventh joint function; [9] Revises the description of the information environment in Chapter IV; [10] Adds new Appendix B, 'Religious Affairs'; [11] Updates the primary references in Appendix C; and [12] Updates terms and definitions."
United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff
2018-10-22
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Serial No. 115-53: Preparedness, Response, and Rebuilding: Lessons from the 2017 Disasters, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, March 15, 2018
This is the March 15, 2018 hearing titled "Preparedness, Response, and Rebuilding: Lessons from the 2017 Disasters" before the House Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Michael T. McCaul: "The committee is meeting today to examine the lessons learned from last year's disasters, including the preparedness response and recovery efforts for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, in order to better prepare for future disasters. This is also Administrator Long's first appearance before the Homeland Security Committee. Welcome, sir. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your priorities and vision for the future of FEMA." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael T. McCaul, Bennie G. Thompson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Nydia Velazquez, Stacey Plaskett, Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, William B. ''Brock'' Long, Donald E. ''Ed'' Jackson, Jr., John V. Kelly, Reed Clay, Wesley Maul, Jose Mele´ndez-Ortiz, and Jeanne-Aimee De Marrais.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan: April 2014 Report to Congress
"Afghan security forces held their own against the insurgency, sustained the gains made in the
2013 fighting season and successfully secured the presidential and provincial council elections on April 5, 2014. Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) capabilities continued to expand during the reporting period, while insurgent territorial influence and kinetic capabilities remained static. [...] Opinion polling during the reporting period showed that Afghans remain largely optimistic about their country's trajectory.3 However, the ANSF's need for post-2014 assistance, the President of Afghanistan's refusal to sign the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA), the consequent lack of U.S. and NATO post-2014 presence decisions, and simultaneous political, security, and economic transitions generated uncertainty throughout Afghan society. The Taliban tried to capitalize on Afghan uncertainty and fear of abandonment by the coalition through propaganda, without much success."
United States. Department of Defense
2014-04
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Deviant Globalization and the Unintended Consequences of Coca Eradication in Colombia
From the thesis abstract: "By the late 1980s, Colombia had become the world's leading producer and exporter of cocaine, as well as the most important coca growing country in the Andes. In the context of the War on Drugs, U.S. aid to the country increased significantly during this period, and by 1991, Colombia was the leading recipient of U.S. aid in Latin America. Despite the increase in U.S. resources, Colombia's military suffered a series of important defeats to prominent guerilla groups, which were regarded as major players in the cocaine trade, as well as a serious threat to political stability in the country. In response, a U.S. and Colombian partnership known as Plan Colombia (2000--2005) was initiated, and in accordance with the plan, more coca was eradicated in Colombia than anywhere else in the world. In this context, this thesis asks, what are the unintended consequences of coca eradication as they pertain to Plan Colombia? To answer this question, this thesis elucidates the fundamental linkages between 'mainstream' and 'deviant' globalization and the unintended consequences of supply-side drug control efforts, such as an eradication policy. It also illuminates how the most important global economic transformations of the past 40 years have profoundly and continuously undermined U.S. efforts to eradicate coca, and how strategies that continue to discount the role of globalization (deviant or otherwise) will likely play out in the future."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Pires, Nuno M.
2012-06
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Secure Communities: Criminal Alien Removals Increased, but Technology Planning Improvements Needed, Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives
"Initiated in 2008, Secure Communities is an ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] program designed to identify potentially removable aliens, particularly those with criminal convictions, in state and local law enforcement custody. Fingerprints checked against a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal database are checked against DHS's immigration database to help determine whether an arrested individual is removable. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to review Secure Communities operations. This report addresses (1) enforcement trends under Secure Communities, (2) ICE's adherence to best practices in acquiring Secure Communities--related technology, and (3) ICE safeguards to help protect against potential civil rights abuses under Secure Communities. GAO analyzed ICE data on removals from October 2008 through March 2012, and arrest charges from October 2010 through March 2012; reviewed program guidance, policies, and reports; and interviewed ICE's Law Enforcement Support Center and agency officials, local law enforcement and community groups in four locations selected for geographic diversity, among other factors. These perspectives are not generalizable, but provided insights into Secure Communities operations. [...] GAO recommends that ICE develop well-defined requirements and an integrated master schedule that accounts for all activities for its technology contracts, and a plan for workforce changes in preparation for full technology deployment. DHS concurred with the recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2012-07
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to São Paulo [July 12, 2012]
On July 12, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar and Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Alan Bersin today were in São Paulo, Brazil where they met with international counterparts and the American Chamber of Commerce."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-07-12
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Texas [June 30, 2012]
On June 30, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar today traveled to Dallas to participate in the 39th Annual National Latino Peace Officers Association's (NLPOA) Training Conference. Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks highlighting the Department's commitment to collaborating with federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement to combat evolving threats and protect our nation's communities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-06-30
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Application of Systems Engineering to Analyze the Interagency Coordination Aspect of Counter Trafficking and Terrorism
From the thesis abstract: "This thesis utilizes principles of the systems engineering process discussed by Dennis Buede in 'The Engineering Design of Systems: Models and Methods (2nd ed.)' (2009). The systems engineering process is used to create a functional architecture to analyze interagency coordination in support of counterterrorism efforts in the United States European Command area of operation. The resulting functional architecture serve as tools for policymakers as they determine the best ways to create a synchronous whole of government approach to defend United States interests."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Abeto, Benjamin
2012-06
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Promoting Effective Criminal Investigations of Campus Sex Crimes
"On January 25, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) partnered with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to conduct a forum to discuss ways to enhance criminal investigations of campus sex crimes. OVC convened the forum at the urging of leaders in the campus law enforcement field who saw a critical need to support campus public safety agencies in determining how best to facilitate effective sex crimes investigations. However, there was little formal consensus among the leaders regarding what constitutes promising practices specific to sex crimes investigations in higher education settings. The forum comprised representatives from college law enforcement, student affairs, campus sexual assault victim services, government agencies, national organizations that focus on campus safety or address public policy issues for higher education more broadly, and organizations or individuals that provide legal counsel or risk management tools for colleges and universities. Forum participants were asked to identify the following: [1] Challenges, issues, and promising practices related to investigating campus sex crimes. [2] Resources that exemplify promising practices or that may be useful in their implementation. [3] Key partners in campus sex crimes investigations and potential coordination challenges. [4] Suggestions to help guide criminal investigations of campus sex crimes."
United States. Office of Justice Programs. Office for Victims of Crime
2012-01-25
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Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet: Combating Crime in Puerto Rico
"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with stakeholders to establish and maintain a unified and coordinated approach to support the execution of the investigation, intelligence collection, interdiction, and other law enforcement activities directed at: [1] Disrupting the flow of illegal weapons/drugs/money/migrants into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with a focus on Transnational Criminal Organizations [2] Disrupting of the illicit flow of drugs/weapons/money from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to the contiguous United States and Europe [3] Targeting violent gang members for federal prosecution [4] Developing local law enforcement and social service capacity to: [a] Address current and emerging crime problems; [b] Improve island addiction treatment capabilities and enhance existing education programs, as part of a reconstitution effort, and; [c] Establish outreach programs, i.e. community based policing, to educate the general public and involve citizens in supporting law enforcement efforts. [d] Identify and prosecute members of violent local gangs, criminal organizations, and transnational organized crime elements."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
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Statement by Director of Communications Matt Chandler [October 26, 2012]
On October 26, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "'The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with stakeholders in Puerto Rico to maintain a unified and coordinated approach to support the execution of the investigation, intelligence collection, interdiction, and other law enforcement activities directed at disrupting the flow of illegal weapons, drugs, money, and migrants into and out of Puerto Rico. These efforts are intended to focus on transnational criminal organizations and targeting violent gang members for federal prosecution. In the past two months alone, DHS operations have resulted in the seizure of over 16,000 lbs of drugs and more than 100 arrests. In addition, DHS is working with the Department of Justice and other federal and local island partners to support local law enforcement efforts, maintain a strong presence of vetted officers, and establish enhanced training and professionalism standards.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-26
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DHS Announces Stop.Think.Connect™ Campaign Partnership With the National Crime Prevention Council [October 23, 2012]
On October 23, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Stop.Think.Connect.™ campaign today announced a new partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), which seeks to reduce crime by helping citizens work with law enforcement to promote cybersecurity awareness and online safety. The campaign will provide NCPC with tools and resources to educate teens, young adults and parents about how youth can protect themselves from the risk of theft, fraud and abuse online. 'Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and everyone must play their part,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'Through partnerships like this one, and initiatives like National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Department is reaching out to audiences of all ages on the role each of us plays in securing cyberspace.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-23
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Secretary Napolitano Announces Employment Honors Program at Academic Advisory Council Meeting [October 24, 2012]
On October 24, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the creation of the Secretary's Honors Program (SHP), a new initiative to recruit exceptional recent graduates for careers at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The announcement was made at a meeting of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC), a federal advisory committee comprised of prominent university presidents and academic leaders. 'DHS is committed to providing rewarding and challenging careers for the next generation of homeland security leaders,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'The Secretary's Honors Program will help build a pipeline of talent critical to DHS' missions and ensure the Department employs the most qualified, and highly trained workforce both now and in the future.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-24
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate's Calls to Governors and Mayors as Preparations for Hurricane Sandy Continue [October 27, 2012]
On October 27, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today reached out to the governors of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and the mayors of New York and Washington, D.C., to make sure the governors' and mayors' teams had the support they need as they continue to prepare for Hurricane Sandy. 'At the direction of the President, DHS and FEMA continue to work closely with our state and local partners to identify and address needs early as communities prepare for this storm,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'FEMA and other federal partners are already sending teams and resources into potentially impacted areas to support state and local preparedness efforts, and Administrator Fugate and I continue to urge those along the East Coast to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Sandy and continue to follow the guidance and direction of their state and local officials.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-27
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Department of Homeland Security, Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred and Twelfth Congress, First Session, October 26, 2011
From the opening statement of Lamar Smith: "This morning, we welcome Secretary Janet Napolitano to the Committee for an oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security was created to protect our country from terrorist attacks, enforce Federal immigration laws and provide disaster response and assistance. [...] As we begin today's hearing, I'd like to pose two questions. First, how effectively has DHS secured our borders? [...] My second question is how effectively has DHS protected jobs for American workers. With the unemployment rate over 9 percent, jobs are scarce, and millions of American families have been hurt." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Lamar Smith, John Conyers, Jr., Janet Napolitano, Judy Chu, and Henry C. Johnson, Jr.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Calls to State and Local Officials to Discuss Response and Recovery Efforts to Hurricane Sandy [October 30, 2012]
On October 30, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today reached out to the governors of Maine, Ohio and West Virginia, the mayors of Atlantic City, N.J., Ocean City, Md. and Dover and Rehoboth, Del., and over 115 congressional offices to make sure state and local teams have the support they need as they respond to and begin to recover from Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Coast Guard also provided over flights for the New York and Massachusetts congressional delegations to survey the effects of Hurricane Sandy. 'At the direction of President Obama, DHS and FEMA remain in constant contact with state and local emergency management partners to provide resources and support as communities continue to respond to this storm,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'Response and recovery efforts will be an ongoing operation, and we're continuing to support the needs of these communities and help them recover and rebuild, in the immediate days ahead and over the long term.' Earlier today, the President held a call with governors and mayors from affected states and areas to express his concern for residents who have been and continue to be impacted by Sandy, as well as to hear directly from the governors and mayors on their ongoing response efforts."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-30
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Calls to State and Local Officials to Discuss Hurricane Sandy [October 29, 2012]
On October 29, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today reached out to the governors of North Carolina, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and the mayor Atlantic City, N.J. to make sure the governors and mayor's teams had the support they need as Hurricane Sandy begins to make landfall. 'At the direction of the President, we continue to closely monitor Hurricane Sandy and work with our federal, state, local and tribal partners to coordinate resources to provide support as needed,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'Administrator Fugate and I continue to urge those along the East Coast to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Sandy and to follow the guidance and direction of their state, local and tribal officials, and if told to evacuate -- evacuate.' The President has authorized emergency declarations for Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The President's action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to provide assistance for required emergency measures to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety. The President continues to direct Secretary Napolitano and Administrator Fugate to ensure that federal partners continue to bring all available resources to bear to support state, tribal, and local responders in potentially affected areas."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-10-29
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Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces: Third Annual Report
From the Executive Summary: "This is the third annual report of the DAC-IPAD [Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces] : it describes the Committee's activities and the topics examined over the previous 12 months. The Committee held six public meetings between April 2018 and February 2019 during which it heard from 21 presenters, including three members of the public, on topics such as sexual assault data collection and management, sexual assault investigation practices, and the effects of sexual assault investigations on victims and accused Service members. In addition, the Committee's three working groups held 13 preparatory sessions during which members heard testimony from more than 50 presenters, including military prosecutors, defense counsel, investigators, victims' counsel, program managers, victim services personnel, and an assistant United States Attorney on topics including sexual assault investigation practices, the Department of Defense (DoD) expedited transfer policy, and sexual assault prosecution standards in the military and civilian jurisdictions."
United States. Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces
2019-03
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Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shutdown, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, February 13, 2019
This is the February 13, 2019 hearing titled "Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shutdown," held before the House Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. From the opening statement of Rick Larsen: "And I want to say good morning to everyone and welcome to the first Aviation Subcommittee hearing of the 116th Congress. Nineteen days ago, the partial Government shutdown ended but left significant consequences to the U.S. aviation workforce, industry, and economy in its wake. But we have a forward-looking aviation and aerospace agenda for this Congress. In fact, it was my intention for the first hearing of this subcommittee to be exploring that agenda that included ensuring aviation safety, fostering innovation in the U.S. airspace, improving U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace, and enhancing the air travel experience for passengers." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Paul Rinaldi, Michael Perrone, Nicholas E. Calio, Sara Nelson, and Peter J. Bunce.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020
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Telecommunications and Call Centers: Observations on Federal Contracting Practices, Report to Congressional Requesters
From the Highlights: "The federal government relies on an extensive global telecommunications network to carry out operations and provide information to the public. These networks and call centers, which handle public inquiries, are often maintained or supported by contractors. Concerns have been raised about the extent to which federal contractors are subcontracting or offshoring work, and have in place worker protections and mechanisms to secure the technologies and the data they handle. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to review aspects of contracting for federal telecommunications and call centers, including the extent of subcontracting and offshoring. This report provides information on, among other things (1) federal obligations on telecommunications and call center contracts, (2) worker protections identified in selected contracts, and (3) data security and privacy protections identified in selected contracts."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2020-04
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: Volume I: Drug and Chemical Control [March 2020]
From the Introduction: "The Department of State's 2020 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), published in March 2020, covers the period January 1 to December 31, 2019 and is published in two volumes, the second of which covers money laundering and financial crimes. The INCSR is one of a number of annual reports on foreign policy and foreign assistance issues that are mandated by the United States Congress."
United States. Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
2020-03
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Southwest Border: Actions Needed to Improve DHS Processing of Families and Coordination Between DHS and HHS, Report to Congressional Requesters
From What GAO [Government Accountability Office] Found: "Data from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) indicate that apprehensions of family unit members (noncitizen children under 18 and their parents or legal guardians) grew from about 22 percent of total southwest border apprehensions in fiscal year 2016 to about 51 percent of such apprehensions during the first two quarters of fiscal year 2019--the most current data available. During this period, CBP data indicated that most apprehensions of family units--about 76 percent--occurred between ports of entry by the U.S. Border Patrol (Border Patrol). With regard to family separations, from April 2018 through March 2019, CBP data indicate it separated at least 2,700 children from their parents, processing them as unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and transferring them to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2020-02
