Who Will be the Next DHS Secretary? Part 2 – A Clinton Administration
One of the first actions for the next U.S. President will be nominating someone to serve as Homeland Security Secretary. Here is list of those who might be selected in a Clinton Administration.
DetailsWho Will be the Next DHS Secretary? Part 1 – A Trump Administration
A new presidential administration will bring a new Secretary of Homeland Security. Here is my quadrennial pick of the people who could be the next DHS Secretary. First up are those who might serve in a Trump Administration.
DetailsCBP Customer Service at Cape Canaveral Sea Port of Entry
I recently obtained nationwide CBP customer service data to examine the challenges CBP faces across U.S. ports of entry. Here's what I found out about Cape Canaveral.
DetailsThe Politics of Obama’s Visit to Flood-Ravaged Louisiana
President Obama is visiting flood-ravaged Louisiana amid criticism. Does he deserve it? Let’s give this a bit of perspective.
DetailsFrom 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.
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