The Dangerous and Deadly Job of Policing America
Sworn to uphold the law, police officers regularly face violence from those they protect and serve.
Category: On the Homefront – the HSDL Blog
Ali Almanasfi and the 78 Thieves: The Criminal’s Journey to Jihad
Ever wonder if criminals have what it takes to become terrorists? https://www.hsdl.org/c/ali-almanasfi-an…journey-to-jihad/
A Flare For Preparedness: Obama Issues Executive Order on Space Weather Events
President Obama issued an executive order on space weather preparedness.
White House Updates Plan to Counter Violent Extremism at Home
The White House released a new plan to counter violent extremism at home.
Cash to Chaos: Dismantling ISIS’ Financial Infrastructure
During its rise to power, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) excelled at fundraising. The ability to control vast territories and generate revenue flows from diverse sources allowed it to become the most well funded terrorist organization in history. Even with recent significant losses in territory, including an...
DHS Wants Your Feedback During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – check out the National Cyber Incident Response Plan:
Extremism and Gun Violence: The Situation in Nevada
“The blunt fact is that, in the past 50 years, firearms in the hands of domestic extremists have killed far more Americans than have bombs, blades, chemical or biological weapons, or any other type of weapon.”
From Minnesota to Iran: This Month’s Terror Threat Snapshot
House Homeland Security Committee releases October Terror Threat Snapshot
Law Enforcement and Investigative Hacking: A Not-So-New Strategy
The report is asking the hard questions, and it seems that, to date, law enforcement hasn’t provided much in the way of answers.
Climate Change and Its Effect on National Security
Over the past decade, extreme weather conditions have continued to escalate with pockets of devastation across the United States. These conditions, sparked by long-term changes in climate, put stress on local areas to deal with disasters. However, the instability brought from increasing catastrophes also has far reaching effects across social,...