The Water Security Cycle
Our economy, ecosystems, and physical lives are dependent on water, but this critical resource is under greater threat than ever before, a warning given by a growing number of military, intelligence and national security leaders.
DetailsJustice Dept. Redacting the Truth…and Common Sense
One wonders whether the Justice Department possesses any common sense given its decision to redact portions of the Orlando nightclub shooter's 9-1-1 calls. Public trust in government is at all-time lows, and the ability to embrace common sense and...
DetailsAfter Orlando, Training Needed for Active Shooter Situations
It’s happened again. Another senseless killing spree, another act of terror. Law enforcement professionals and others are seeking ways to stop this trend, but that leaves the rest of us looking for ways to help. Here is one way:...
DetailsDC Metro Resilience – The Issue We Need to Talk about
Most organizations can perform well when conditions are at their best, but it’s those truly epic “bad days” when dependability and performance are most important. Given how poorly the Washington, DC, Metro system has been performing on its “good...
DetailsEmergency Exercises Are Essential Part of 2016 Transition Process
In a matter of months, the United States will have a new president. Leadership transitions are awkward affairs, but one of the most important parts of a successful process is understanding how to handle major emergencies on Day One....
DetailsFor TSA and VA, Time is a Valid Performance Measure
Given all of the recent controversies related to operational problems at TSA and the Department of Veterans Affairs, there has been a lot of talk about something that is of intrinsic value and practically unquantifiable—time. Unfortunately, timeliness does not...
DetailsWoes Continue at TSA – Who Can Save the Agency?
For years, news headlines have reported the Transportation Security Administration is missing the mark. It is the same story every time; the only thing that changes is the date of the article. With outrageous wait times at airport security...
DetailsIn Fight Against ISIS and AQ, What Does Success Look Like?
The George Washington University annual program, “Securing Our Future,” bought together national, homeland and cyber security experts to discuss U.S. security challenges and priorities. What emerged were three clear metrics for measuring success in the fight against ISIS and...
DetailsIn Metro Battles, Firings Ought to Go Both Ways
After the closing of Washington’s Metro system, Rep. Gerry Connelly declared some Metro employees should be fired. Leaders who make such pandering statements should look in the mirror to see who built, reinforced and enabled an operating and capitalization...
DetailsFor U.S. Infrastructure, Flint was the Beginning, DC Metro is Act Two
the National Capitol Region will come to an almost practical halt in the middle of a busy work week because the entire subway network is being shut down for emergency inspections of its third-rail power system. The public of...
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