NEWS & ANALYSIS

Transitioning Technologies For Use By First Responders

May 09, 2012 -The commercialization of technologies to help first responders was discussed at a House hearing today by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Division Director.

Al Qaeda Worried Collateral Damage From Chemical Attacks Would Hurt Its Image

May 04, 2012 -In 2007, al Qaeda suspended using chlorine gas as a weapon while waiting for guidance on whether or not to continue the practice, according to documents published online.

Truman Project Releases National Security Manual

Apr 17, 2012 -A D.C.-based leadership institute released its biennial national security manual to provide policy-makers and national security practitioners with a tool to quickly understand hot topics in national security.

Morning Security Brief: UC Davis Report Released, Hotel Hacked, Tahrir Square Protests Pick Up and More

Apr 13, 2012 -UC Davis police used poor judgment in handling Occupy protestors, report says. Hackers target hotels. Protesters back in Tahrir Square. And more.

A Model of Intelligence Sharing

Apr 06, 2012 -How the Colorado Information Analysis Center became a model for the rest of the states and the Department of Homeland Security.

Test Run of Postal Service Anthrax Response Teams Scheduled For May

Mar 22, 2012 -This summer, postal workers will deliver empty pill bottles to homes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in its first live test of a program designed to provide medicines to residents in the event of a widespread biological attack.

Military Strike on Iran Would Have 'Little Impact' on its Nuclear Weapon Capability

Mar 21, 2012 -A military strike on Iran would have little impact on its ability to make nuclear weapons and cause unpredictable escalation on all sides, says researcher. Experts are still trying to determine Hezbollah's U.S. attack capabilities.

Morning Security Brief: Lawmaker's Office Firebombed, DoD Prepared for Cyberattacks, Eco-Terrorists Wanted, and More

Mar 21, 2012 -Texas State Senator Wendy Davis’ office was firebombed Tuesday. The DoD says destructive cyberattacks are just over the horizon. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information on three eco-terrorists. And more.

Hospitals a Weak Link in Nuclear Nonproliferation

Mar 15, 2012 -Radioactive materials are usually sealed in metal when used in medical devices. Unsecured devices, when paired with conventional explosives, could make a dirty bomb capable of contaminating a city.

Law Enforcement Perspective: International Association of Chiefs of Police Interview with Bart R. Johnson

Mar 13, 2012 -An interview with Bart Johnson, the executive director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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