NEWS & ANALYSIS

Director of National Intelligence to Review Intelligence Gathering Prior to Boston Attacks

Apr 30, 2013 -The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) will conduct a broad review of intelligence gathering prior to the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama told reporters today at a news briefing.

The Administration's Plan to Reduce Gun Violence

Jan 16, 2013 -President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced 23 executive actions on gun control, including one that would require law enforcement to trace all guns recovered in criminal investigations.

Sovereign Citizens Interfere With Police Traffic Stops in Nevada

Dec 07, 2012 -Sovereign citizens in Nevada are using mobile phones to summon fellow sovereigns to routine traffic stops to document the situation with video cameras and, according to one retired police chief, intimidate police officers.

Morning Security Brief: Billionaire Security, CPR Disparities, SkyTrain Investigation, and More

Nov 05, 2012 -How billionaires are securing their homes. Blacks and Hispanics less likely to receive CPR from a stranger, study says. Police are turning monitoring social media for clues to who left an explosive on a set of train tracks in British Columbia. And more.

EMP Weapon Marks 'New Era in Modern Warfare'

Oct 26, 2012 -A new weapon could change the future of modern warfare.

Morning Security Brief: Possible Chemical or Biological Attack at U.S. Embassy, .Gov Sites Used for Phishing Attacks, and More

Oct 23, 2012 -Sweden’s white powder scare last week has been classified as “spreading a poison or virus.” .Gov sites being used for phishing scams. Social media leads to a break in the investigation of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Violent Crime Increases in the U.S, Swatting, FBI Sting Leads to Arrest of Potential Terrorist, and More

Oct 18, 2012 -The number of violent crimes in the U.S. rose 18 percent last year, according to government statistics. Police fear a swatting call could eventually turn fatal. The FBI “foils” another terrorist plot it helped orchestrate. And more.

Social Media and Criminal Organizations

Sep 18, 2012 -In the social media world, individuals are encouraged to readily serve up personal data about where they are, who they are with, and when. But cartel members who use Facebook or similar social sites, for target selection can easily exploit this information to establish behavior patterns.

DHS-FBI Intel Bulletin Warns About Anarchist Threat to Conventions

Aug 24, 2012 -Anarchists throwing acid-filled eggs and Molotov cocktails bolstered by social media and smartphones may be a problem for the cities hosting the Republican and Democratic Conventions over the next two weeks, according to a joint DHS-FBI intelligence bulletin.

Morning Security Brief: Empire State Shooting, Neo-Nazi Raids, Deterring Gang Violence, and More

Aug 24, 2012 -Gunman opens fire at Empire State Building Friday morning but details remain scarce. German authorities raid neo-Nazi hideouts ahead of protests. A judge in Utah bans gang members from each other to deter escalating violence. And more.
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