“In today’s globally connected society, an infectious disease epidemic anywhere can soon become an emergency everywhere.” On October 6, 2014, Texas Governor Rick Perry issued Executive Order RP79, authorising the creation of the …
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service released in 2012 and re-released this month a report titled: “Homeland Security in Small Law Enforcement Jurisdictions: Preparedness, Efficacy, and Proximity to Big-City Peers“. The study …
“The Islamic State is an alarming phenomenon. It may wither and die as quickly as it has emerged, or it may prove to be the catalyst for major change within …
“As long as we have nuclear weapons, we will and we must ensure that they are safe, secure and effective.” -Defense Secretary Hagel As a result of the July 2014 …
Hagel Addresses Shortcomings in U.S. Nuclear Deterrent Mission →
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a new e-book focusing on Critical Issues in Disaster Science and Management: A Dialogue Between Researchers and Practitioners. In most fields it …
FEMA’s Higher Education Program’s New Book: ‘Critical Issues in Disaster Science and Management’ →
Intelink, the United States Intelligence Community’s group of secure intranets, maintains a blog publication of multiple open-source unclassified articles, documents, maps, and directives relating to the current Ebola Virus Disease …
Ebola virus disease (EVD, also known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever) causes an acute, serious illness that carries a fatality rate of around 50%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), …
On September 25, 2014, the Information Sharing Environment (ISE), released their “Annual Report to the Congress“. This report is an essential update on where U.S. people, projects, systems, and agencies …
Hot Off the Press: ‘Information Sharing Environment Annual Report to the Congress’ Now Available →
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs released a recent report evaluating the fiscal sense in completing the St. Elizabeths Project. Please read the full report here: “Security …
A Consolidated DHS Will Improve Functionality and Generate Savings →
“If you threaten America, you will find no safe haven.” On September 10, 2014, President Barack Obama delivered a speech to the American Public declaring the intent of the United …
