Sweeping changes in FBI powers for searches and wiretaps have critics worried that the line between criminal and intelligence missions will become increasingly blurred. Details can be found at http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/12/13/terror/main588380.shtml Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_183
Touted as a critical look at where Homeland security is and how we are conceiving it, is “The Myth of Homeland Security” by Marcus J. Ranum. To read a review go to http://www.computerbooks01.com/product/0471458791/AsinSearch/1/ Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_181
Added to the list of potential lethal weapons is the fruitcake, according to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority. To read why go to http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1071000046020_37/?hub=Canada Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_180
The newly released report from the Trust for America’s Health has found that after two years states are only moderately prepared for bioterrorism. To read more go to http://healthyamericans.org/state/bioterror/ Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_179
The Department of Homeland Security will offer 179 million dollars in grants to secure the nation’s ports for measures such as new patrol boats, surveillance equipment and construction of new command and control facilities. To view the press release go to http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=2568 Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_178
According to a recent survey, only one in four Americans know what to do to survive a terrorist attack. Read more at http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2003-12-09-brill-usat_x.htm Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_177
On December 9th, industry leaders from broadcast, cable, and satellite industries adopted 49 best practices recommendations to ensure the continued operation and security of media facilities in times of a national emergency. The FCC’s Media Security and Reliability Council (MSRC) also adopted these recommendations. View the recommendations at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-241972A1.pdf Article...
U.S. Missions worldwide have already benefited from the two-year-old Diplomatic Readiness Initiative, a program to hire qualified people for critical positions abroad, including Foreign Service specialists, generalists, and Civil Service employees with needed language and technical skills. Many of these individuals are serving in locations like Baghdad, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey,...
On December 8th, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched the Listo Campaign, a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate Spanish-speaking Americans and residents to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist attacks. View the press release at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=2527 or visit the actual web site at http://www.listo.gov...
In an effort to better screen suspected terrorists, the intelligence community has enacted the Terrorist Screening Center. The center, which will be administered by the FBI will consolidate terrorist watchlists and will support Federal screeners throughout the world. To read more click on http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel03/tscfactsheet091603.htm Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_173
