Since September 11th, foreign students and scholars face a number of new security measures regarding their entry into the U.S. This includes mandatory, in-person interviews prior to receiving or renewing a visa, and background checks for those studying topics deemed to pose a security risk. Some believe these procedures hinder...
Soon American businesses, shopping malls, and offices will benefit from chemical detection technology designed for Navy warships. The equipment can detect chemical warfare agents, toxic spills and agents often used by terrorists. To read more, go to http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=11261 Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_214
The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the introducation of the SAFER Act, which addresses many of the immigration loopholes that still leave America unsafe. H.R. 3522, the Securing America’s Future through Enforcement Reform Act of 2003, would, among many other things, enhance border security and interior enforcement of immigration...
The Department of Homeland Security has issued three amendments targeting international carriers to enhance security. Convinced that Al Qaeda still considers aircraft a weapon of choice, these amendments will insist on more protective measures. The press release can be viewed at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=2728 Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_213
According to a recently department of defense report, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agancy (DARPA) did not taken into account privacy concerns when developing its Terrorism Information Awareness program. To read more go to http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2003/1229/web-dodig-12-30-03.asp Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_212
On December 30th, the Defense Department announced the selection of key personnel associated with military commissions and the issuance of a new instruction that creates a Military Commission Review Panel. The creation of the Panel indicates another step toward the trials of detainees accused of terrorist acts. View the full...
A review by the Department of Justice Inspector General (IG) describes how the FBI has improved its ability to share information about terrorist threats with other parts of government. It also describes obstacles in the form of technological challenges and quality of Bureau information. View the full review at http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/doj/oig/fbi-info.pdf...
The new weapon against terrorism will not likely be large weapons systems but small sensors capable of detecting explosive and biological weapons according to Mark Ratner in his new book “Nanotechnology and Homeland Security: New Weapons for New Wars”. To read more, go to http://abcnews.go.com/sections/scitech/ZDM/nanotech_security_pcmag_031229.html Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_209
Twelve new members of the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Team are on their way to eight airports around the country. The twelve dogs and their handlers, all recent graduates from the Lackland Air Force Base will report to duty just before the holidays. To read more, go to http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=106-12242003...
For al-Qaeda, airplanes still present the best weapon to commit terrorists acts, according to the intelligence chatter recently gathered. Information on aviation security has been carefully scrutinized for lapses and weaknesses that could provide an opportunity to the terrorist organization. To read more go to http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20031223_112.html Article formerly posted at...
