From One Big Playing Field to Another – Thank you Chief Lanier
With the announcement of Washington, DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier's retirement, the National Capital Region is losing more than an exceptional public safety leader. It is losing one of its biggest, most notable and certainly most resilient game changers.
DetailsDonald Trump’s Mouth – Making the Secret Service Job Harder
Donald Trump’s remarks insinuating the assassination of his electoral opponent are way over the line, and they put the people charged with protecting him in danger.
DetailsCybersecurity and 2016 Election Infrastructure
With less than 100 days before Americans vote for their next president, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has added one more task to the DHS mandate: securing the elections.
DetailsThe Cost of Being a Big-Time Host – Is It Worth It?
With the 2016 Olympics about to start, there are mounting concerns about Rio’s readiness and the costs to the host country. Facing significant security threats, public leaders are wondering, is it even worth hosting a large event?
DetailsLA Times Snarky Op-Ed on TSA Screening Gets a Snarky Response
A sarcastic op-ed in the LA Times by Jim Tierney critiqued TSA airport screening but failed to offer new solutions--or even an understanding of the issues.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsPublic Participation in Identity Verification Biometrics Study
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in an experiment to test biometric technologies in an airport setting for the DHS AEER program . Here's how it went.
DetailsDoes Privatizing Airport Security Make Sense from a Customer Service Perspective?
TSA says there is no statistical difference in customer service between federal airport screeners and private contractors. Confirming or rejecting this statement takes data. So all we need to do is compare TSA data with contractor data, right? It's...
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:...
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