NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Guantánamo Recidivism, Counterfeit Drugs, Hackers Target Anonymous, and More

Mar 06, 2012 -The Office of the Director of National Intelligence publishes its annual report on Guantánamo. Groups push to enhance penalties for counterfeit drugs. Unknown hackers target Anonymous. And more.

NOPD Announces ‘Scarlet Letter’ Campaign to Promote Crimestoppers

Feb 15, 2012 -The New Orleans Police Department announced a new initiative on Friday to gain the public’s trust and show that they are following up on tips provided through its tip line.

As the Availability of Drugs Increases, More Young People Become Abusers

Oct 28, 2011 -The demand for drugs in America is growing, and particularly among young people, the rate of drug use has increased, according to the United States Department of Justice's annual National Drug Threat Assessment.

Morning Security Brief: Anthrax, Drug Testing, TSA, and More

Oct 27, 2011 -Documents show security gaps in anthrax lab. The Guam Department of Corrections' drug testing policy is called into question after an officer fails a drug test. And the TSA raunchy note writer is identified.

Assessing Progress in the War on Drugs

Oct 04, 2011 -The global war on drugs is a failure, according to a recent report from the Global Commission on Drug Policy.

CBP: Taking Out Cartel Leadership Has No Impact On Flow Of Drugs

Jul 15, 2011 -The flow of marijuana from Mexico to the U.S. remains steady even after cartel bosses are killed or captured.

Morning Security Brief: Heroine Control, Iran Supplying Weapons, TSA Duped, and More

Jun 30, 2011 -More Heroin being seized at the Southwest border. U.S. says Iran is still backing the insurgency in Iraq. And TSA is baffled at how a man was able to crisscross the country with fake boarding passes.

A Look at Mexican Drug Cartel Membership Trends

Jun 17, 2011 -Experts’ concerns about the increased use of child soldiers by Mexican drug cartels were affirmed Wednesday after a bloody confrontation between members of Los Zetas and Jalisco State Police at a cartel training camp resulted in the arrest of 10 members, five of which were in their teens. There also appear to be more female members.

DEA Scores Two Victories Against Stealthy, Sophisticated Latin American Drug Traffickers

Jul 13, 2010 -In the past two weeks, the Drug Enforcement Administration helped interdict a drug-running semi-submersible off Guatemala while providing intelligence that uncovered the construction of a full submarine for drug smuggling in Ecuador.

ICE Given Power to Investigate Drug Crimes

Jun 18, 2009 -An unspecified number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be given the ability to investigate drug crimes at the U.S. border, long the jurisdiction of Drug Enforcement Administration agents.
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