Poll Results Achive

In the wake of the violent events in Charlottesville, do you believe the US response to domestic terrorism is adequate?
No	81%
Yes	18%

DHS Secretary John Kelly recently said the current security level at US shipping ports is adequate. Do you agree?
No	84%
Yes	15%

DHS and the FBI recently warned that hackers are targeting U.S. nuclear facilities. Do you think our critical infrastructure is vulnerable to a serious, nation-state sponsored attack?
Yes	82%
Unsure	9%
No	7%

Do you believe there’s a so-called “Deep State” within the Intelligence Community responsible for the continuing leaks of classified information seemingly detrimental to Trump by an intelligence cadre disgruntled with the President?
Yes	61%
No	25%
Uncertain	12%

Given all the facts and circumstances involving Trump’s firing FBI Director Comey, and Obama appointed, Democrat supported Deputy AG’s recommendation to AG Sessions to so inform Trump, do you believe Trump made the right decision?
Yes	48%
No	37%
Uncertain	13%

Do you believe Trump’s bombing of an ISIS stronghold and advances pushing back ISIS in other areas will have an impact on substantively degrading ISIS’s operations and capabilities?
Yes	59%
No	22%
Uncertain	18%

Proposed DHS budget will slash critical funding for Coast Guard, TSA, FEMA and other agencies. Do you believe if cuts are approved they will impair homeland security?
Yes	91%
No	6%
Uncertain	2%

Do you believe Trump’s revised vetting Executive Order will satisfy the legal issues the courts objected to in the previous Executive Order?
Yes	93%
No	5%
Uncertain	1%

Do you believe Trump’s Executive Order on ‘Extreme Vetting’ is both Constitutional and by long-time legislative statutes legal?
Yes	92%
No	6%
Unsure	1%

Critics say order halting travelers from 7 Muslim nations was hastily implemented, causing confusion. DHS, other officials say they knew the process in advance and put in effect rapidly. What do you believe?
Executive Order was too quickly issued without agencies properly in the loop	88%
Order was properly executed by officials, but minor glitches are hyped	8%
Federal Courts’ injunctions on Order compouned effectiveness	1%
Unsure	1%

Will Trump learn to trust briefings on activities, locations of key terrorists and continue the ops that’ve become known as Obama’s “Kill List?”
Yes	95%
No	2%
Uncertain	1%

Do you believe a bipartisan congressional committee should be established to investigate presumed Russian interference in the 2016 election?
Yes	98%
No	1%
Unsure	0%

Do you feel Trump’s nomination of retired USMC Gen. John Kelly to be Department of Homeland Security Secretary is a good choice?
Yes	97%
Uncertain	1%
No	0%

Do you agree with House Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte’s continued insistence DHS explain why numerous violent illegals were never deported?
Yes	99%
No	0%

Do you believe Trump’s nominations so far for national security positions are good choices?
Yes	98%
No	1%

What should Trump’s immediate home/national security priorities be:
Plan to combat ISIS	95%
Securing the border; adding new agents	2%
Overhauling continuing intelligence sharing problems	0%
Moving on $60 billion request for defense	0%
Hiring out of the box intelligence professionals	0%

Who will, or will not, do a better job at shoring up homeland security and national defense?
Trump	94%
Clinton	5%

Do you believe Hilary Clinton’s economic agenda, which was recently rejected by 300 economists, could harm US national and homeland security interests?
Yes	98%
No	1%

The US has formally blamed Russia for cyberattacks targeting the Democratic National Committee. As US-Russia relations worsen, do you believe the US is prepared for cyber warfare?
Yes	86%
No	13%

Do you believe the Supreme Court’s refusal to rehear President Obama’s request to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants makes the nation safer?
Yes	88%
No	11%

The FBI has discovered multiple attempted intrusions at voter registration databases. Consequently, do you believe the US election system is secure?
Yes	88%
No	11%

Do you believe USCIS’s rush to process naturalization applications ahead of the presidential election endangers national security and public safety?
Yes	98%
No	1%

Do you believe the president’s plan to accept 110,000 refugees in FY 2017 puts US homeland security at risk?
Yes	96%
No	3%

On the 15th anniversary of 9/11, do you believe the United States is more secure today than it was fifteen years ago?
Yes	86%
No	13%

DHS is considering eliminating private immigration detention centers. Do you think government-run facilities are a safer option for detainees?
Yes	97%
No	2%

Do you think DHS’s proposal to screen the social media information of foreign travelers from visa waiver countries conflicts with privacy rights and civil liberties?
Yes	94%
No	5%

As the Zika crisis grows here in the United States, funding efforts to curb the virus remain stalled. Do you think this reflects the nation’s unpreparedness to deal with a major public health crisis?
Yes	99%
No	0%

Do you believe designating election systems as critical infrastructure could improve the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to potential cyberattacks?
Yes	93%
No	6%

Do you believe the hack of the Democratic National Committee demonstrates that targeted intrusion activity related to nation-state interests is on the rise?
Yes	96%
No	3%

Do you believe ISIS continues to pose a major threat to the United States, despite John Kerry’s comment that “ISIS is on the run?”
Yes	97%
No	2%

Do you believe terrorists will use the chaos created by the recent shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile as a cover to launch an attack against the US?
Yes	91%
No	8%

In the wake of the Istanbul terrorist attack, do you believe additional airport security would make the US safer?
Yes	88%
No	11%

Do you believe the Supreme Court’s decision to deny the President the ability to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants makes the nation safer?
Yes	95%
No	5%

Do you believe US gun control measures should be reconsidered in the wake of the Orlando terrorist attack?
Yes	92%
No	7%

In the wake of the tragic Orlando terrorist attack, do you believe it’s time for Congress to declare war on global Islamic jihadist networks?
Yes	94%
No	5%

Do you believe the continued escalation of TSA hand gun seizures is a cause for concern given the rising threat of homegrown Islamist jihadists?
Yes	82%
No	17%

Researchers have confirmed the first reported antibiotic resistant superbug in a person in the US. Do you believe the nation is prepared for a “post-antibiotic era”?
Yes	65%
No	34%

Do you believe the Administration’s plan to resume US commercial air service to Cuba is being unnecessarily rushed?
Yes	93%
No	6%

Given the economic repercussions of the long wait lines at airport security checkpoints across the nation, should airports consider the privatization of the screening process?
Yes	93%
No	6%

Do you believe ICE’s release of nearly 20,000 criminal illegal aliens in 2015 put local communities at risk?
Yes	95%
No	4%

Do you believe transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to US soil endangers state and local communities?
Yes	91%
No	8%

On Sunday a British Airways plane collided with a drone. Do you believe the FAA reauthorization bill should curb the safety issues associated with UAS?
Yes	95%
No	4%

Will you be attending the Border Security Expo in San Antonio, TX this week?
Yes	85%
No	15%

Obama touted the Iranian nuclear deal as a “substantial success” at the Nuclear Security Summit. Is the US homeland more secure as a result?
Yes	78%
No	21%

Do you believe the Iranian hacking of US banks and a NY dam revealed a clear and present danger to US critical infrastructure?
Yes	94%
No	5%

Do you believe Rep. McCaul’s recent digital security bill will help resolve the current encryption battle between the tech industry and US government?
No	83%
Yes	16%

2015 marked another record year of firearm seizures by TSA, with almost a 20% increase. More confiscations are important, but also disconcerting. Do you agree with TSA that public awareness is key to driving these statistics down?
Yes	72%
No	27%

The House HS Committee this month reported an unprecedented jihadi threat level at home; and a consistent failure to try to destroy ISIS. Is this the same failure of the system we’ve seen for some time now, just with different circumstances?
Yes	75%
No	25%

Traffickers are exploiting US visa system at alarming rate. DHS’s IG proposed recommendations to address this as K-1 visas are also called into question. Do you believe government can address this matter, or can industry make a viable contribution?
No	58%
Yes	41%

Donald Trump recently appeared in an Al Shaabab recruitment video, highlighting the powerful role propaganda plays in terrorist recruitment efforts. Do you believe US counterpropaganda efforts are up to par?
No	84%
Yes	15%

Legislation recently introduced in Virginia would allow National Guardsmen to be armed while on duty at places such as recruitment centers. Do you believe this is an appropriate course of action?
Yes	84%
No	15%

The usage of K-1 visas, also called fiancé visas, is being called into question after the San Bernardino massacre. Do you believe the process may benefit from a policy overhaul to enhance vetting and create a more secure approach?
Yes	88%
No	11%

Americans remain concerned regarding how Syrian refugees will be dealt with upon arrival in the US. Since it is proving extremely difficult to properly vet them, do you feel these concerns are justified?
Yes	83%
No	16%

Lawmakers have expressed concern over possibility of dirty bomb attack on US ports. CBP has determined federal and private sector partnerships are a vital step in protecting against these. Do you agree?
Yes	93%
No	6%

As FEMA works to lead national preparedness efforts, gaps remain in effective implementation. GAO has recommended an integrated plan. Do you believe this will help FEMA overcome its barriers to improve efficiency?
Yes	84%
No	15%

House HS Committee’s Oct. Terror Threat Snapshot revealed efforts to stop Westerners joining jihad unsuccessful. There’s been a call for leadership to make decisive actions. Do you agree?
Yes	88%
No	11%

The usage of UAVs causes concern over privacy issues; however, their usage can provide great benefits. Do you believe the benefits of UAVs outweigh the privacy risks?
Yes	90%
No	9%

A bill was recently introduced giving Congress power to decide number of Syrian refugees allowed into US. Knowing jihadi groups may use this avenue to enter the US, do you think Congress is putting enough safeguards in place?
No	65%
Yes	34%

DoE recorded more than 1,000 hacks into department computer systems from 2010 to 2014. Do you believe this number — revealed just months after the OPM hack — reveals shortcomings in US efforts to curb cyber intrusions?
No	81%
Yes	18%

The percentage of Americans who perceive a threat from Islamic fundamentalism is at its highest level since 2002. Given ISIS has inspired or directed 57 attack plots against the West, including 15 in the US, do you believe this concern is warranted?
Yes	90%
No	9%

The US Court of Appeals for DC lifted an injunction against NSA’s metadata phone records collection on grounds the plaintiff did not prove his own records were collected. Do you believe the NSA’s collection of telephone metadata is unconstitutional?
Yes	75%
No	24%

Given terrorist threats against the US, DHS announced enhancements to Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Lawmakers believe more should be done. Do you agree DHS should suspend participation of countries in the VWP if they don’t share terrorist data?
Yes	97%
No	2%

Now that the first GOP presidential candidates’ debate is over, who do you believe is best qualified to protect the homeland and ensure our national security?
Jeb Bush	38%
Donald Trump	17%
Carly Fiorina	9%
Dr. Ben Carson	6%
Ted Cruz	6%
Marco Rubio	5%
Rand Paul	3%
John Kasich	3%
Chris Christie	2%
Lindsey Graham	1%
Mike Huckabee	1%
Bobby Jindal	1%
Rick Perry	1%
Scott Walker	1%
Jim Gilmore	0%
Rick Santorum	0%
George Pataki	0%

Lawmakers passed a bill to create a Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Office at DHS. Do you believe the term CVE prevents US from identifying Islamist Jihadis for what they are, and consequently fighting them in any meaningful way?
Yes	80%
No	20%

The House passed a bill cracking down on ‘dangerous sanctuary cities’ which released 9,000 criminal aliens in 8 months last year. Do you think the administration’s policies enable rogue local governments to defy federal immigration laws?
Yes	88%
No	11%

At a recent hearing, it was revealed the number of convicted aliens released has risen 28 percent in less than 3 years, from 270,000 to almost 350,000. Do you believe the President’s executive actions have negatively impacted immigration enforcement?
Yes	88%
No	11%

Lawmakers concerned over precedence DHS giving to climate change. Do you believe making climate change a priority is distracting from the myriad of threats facing the nation, such as foreign fighters and nation-state sponsored cyber attacks?
Yes	76%
No	24%

The House passed legislation to protect the nation from an EMP. Do you believe this represents a crucial step towards securing America’s power grid, which has grown increasingly vulnerable to outages by natural and subversive action?
Yes	90%
No	9%

The number of Syrian refugees seeking safe haven in US is expected to increase. Syria is home to one of largest confluences of Islamist terrorists in history. Do you believe the refugee process could become a backdoor for jihadists?
Yes	95%
No	4%

Terrorists, other malicious actors increasingly are using encryption to conceal, enable crimes. However, in letter to Obama tech firms decried restrictions on encryption. Do you agree ‘Strong encryption’ is cornerstone of modern information economy?
Yes	85%
No	14%

Despite $430 million worth of radios purchased, interoperable communications issues continue to plague DHS 15 years after 9/11. Do you believe intra-agency communications will suffer in the event of a major emergency?
Yes	84%
No	15%

The theft of 4 million federal employees’ sensitive personnel records has been linked to China. Given the gravity of a foreign power’s ability to hack such sensitive data, do you believe the US is doing enough to counter cyber espionage?
No	75%
Yes	24%

Several of the 5 Taliban detainees released in exchange for Beau Bergdahl have made contact with former jihadi brothers. Do you believe detention at GITMO is a recruitment tool for Islamist jihadists when detainees are released?
Yes	77%
No	22%

Last week, President Obama told the Coast Guard Academy climate change is an immediate risk to national security. Do you agree with HS Chair Michael McCaul that focusing on climate change is short-changing US countering violent extremism?
Yes	85%
No	15%

DHS isn’t tracking prosecutorial discretion in deciding to what extent it’s enforcing immigration laws. Do you believe DHS is missing opportunities to strengthen ability to remove aliens posing a threat to national security, public safety?
Yes	94%
No	5%

A recent IG report found TSA hasn’t properly managed maintenance of airport screening equipment, putting US airline passengers at risk for nearly a decade. Do you think this vulnerability could encourage terrorist threats to air transportation?
Yes	82%
No	17%

A quarter of 133 countries responding to WHO survey have plans to preserve antimicrobial medicines like antibiotics. Given the potentially catastrophic impact of ignoring antibiotic resistance, do you believe more needs to be done to prevent misuse?
Yes	98%
No	1%

A bipartisan cybersecurity bill was passed by the House promoting sharing of cyber threat information between and among the private sector and DHS. Do you believe the bill represents a major step towards securing our nation’s cyberspace?
Yes	75%
No	24%

US has gone to great lengths to prevent aircraft suicide bombers. But same diligence hasn’t been applied to cyber attacks on infrastructure that could impact flight systems. Do you believe US is prepared to meet threat of a cyber 9/11 on aircraft?
No	50%
Yes	49%

The post-9/11 Commission panel on biodefense says government doesn’t have good answer to who’d be in charge if attacked with a bio-weapon. Given this leadership vacuum, do you believe US is capable of responding to a successful bio-attack?
Yes	53%
No	46%

Border Patrol agents have repeatedly been attacked by violent illegal aliens and traffickers. There’s also a community of activists who deliberately defy agents’ directions at checkpoints. Do you believe this jeopardizes border security?
Yes	94%
No	5%

The Islamic State has drawn more than 20,000 foreign fighters, including 180 Americans and up to 5,000 other Westerners. Do you agree with Rep. Mike McCaul that the rise of Islamist extremism is “not a passing phenomenon?”
Yes	97%
No	2%

A former domestic terrorist convicted of murder, other crimes involving explosives was recently permitted to travel with expedited screening through TSA PreCheck process. Do you believe the program creates unnecessary vulnerabilities?
Yes	87%
No	12%

CDC says misuse of protective gear may have led to exposure of deadly bacteria at Tulane Primate Research Center. This is the latest in string of lab safety mishaps. Do you believe inadequate lab safety practices are putting US at risk?
Yes	97%
No	2%

Almost 18 percent of former GITMO detainees reengaged in jihad since being freed between 2009-2015, according to ODNI report. Given these figures, is it plausible to say the war on terror has reached a point that we can safely release people from GITMO?
No	53%
Yes	46%

To increase transparency, accountability, CBP is testing body-worn cameras for Border Patrol agents. But the initiative has been met with resistance over privacy, safety concerns. Do you think body-worn cameras could put agents in a deadly situation?
No	51%
Yes	48%

Cybersecurity experts predict nation-state actors will pose a major cybersecurity threat in 2015. Do you believe the US is prepared for a rise in state-sponsored hacking activity?
No	55%
Yes	44%

The FAA has proposed regs to allow use of small UAVs. But inclusion of the rule drones must be flown within the operator’s line of sight has sparked controversy. Do you believe this rule will prevent the commercial drone industry from taking off?
Yes	83%
No	16%

GAO reported CBP has not accurately recorded disposition of high-risk maritime shipments, which may create vulnerabilities in supply chain. Do you believe CBP’s layered approach to port security is sufficient to prevent terrorist attacks using cargo?
Yes	72%
No	27%

DHS’s IG slammed TSA for unnecessarily redacting information from an IG audit on TSA’s computer security shortcomings at JFK. Do you think TSA is abusing their power by hiding behind Sensitive Security Information?
Yes	90%
New	9%

Last year TSA confiscated a record number of firearms in carry-ons. TSA attributes many to “forgetfulness.” The ban on guns is long known. Do you believe the claim directs attention from possibility people are trying to sneak guns past screeners?
Yes	72%
No	27%

Sen. Dianne Feinstein called the Visa Waiver Program our “Achilles” heel. With citizens from visa waiver countries traveling to Syria for jihad, do you believe the program is a gateway for terrorists to enter the US?
Yes	87%
No	12%

US, Western government officials refuse to say Islamist jihadists are just that. Nor can they say “Islamist terrorists.” Do you believe failure to define the enemy will result in the inability to defeat global jihadi terrorism?
Yes	92%
No	7%

North Korea’s involvement in cyber attack on Sony highlights damage nation-states can do to vital networks and critical infrastructure. Do you believe the US is doing enough to bolster cyber defenses?
No	62%
Yes	37%

House Intel Committee chairman warned release of report on CIA’s post 9/11 “enhanced” interrogation techniques that terrorist groups could use report as propaganda tool to incite attacks on US. Do you think the Senate should have released the report?
No	55%
Yes	44%

Obama announced sweeping executive action on immigration in decades to offer millions of illegals temporary relief from deportation. Do you believe the President exceeded his constitutional authority; setting a dangerous new precedent?
Yes	81%
No	15%
Unsure	3%

The suspected involvement of a British and French jihadist in beheading Peter Kassig is heightening fears of Western jihadists traveling back home to conduct lone wolf attacks. Do you believe US is doing enough to prevent lone wolf attacks here?
No	53%
Yes	46%

The Islamic State added SoundCloud to its social media outreach. With its demonstrated ability to exploit social media to spread jihadist propaganda, should social media companies be more proactive in disabling their accounts?
Yes	95%
No	4%

DHS and private sector authorities have said illegal Central American migration will surge again in the Rio Grande Valley as the weather cools. Do you believe it will be as big a problem as it was this past fall?
Yes	89%
No	10%

The debate over whether travel restrictions should be put in place to prohibit travelers from Ebola-stricken African nations from entering the US is intensifying. Do you agree or disagree with implementing a ban?
Agree	85%
Disagree	14%

Containment of the Ebola virus still isn’t under control and it’s possible it will spread in the US, despite precautions. It may also be more easily contracted than claimed. Do you believe our health care system is prepared for an outbreak?
No	57%
Yes	42%

Due to concerns Islamic State jihdists could enter US through Mexico, lawmakers introduced legislation to prevent jihadists from easily entering US. Do you believe IS members could cross border to carry out an attack is a credible threat?
Yes	91%
No	8%

IS has called on IS members, supporters worldwide, including in the US, to mobilize in defense of “their state” to kill any American unbeliever. Do you believe the US is prepared to face the threat of lone-wolf terrorism on American soil?
No	52%
Yes	47%

Apparent state-sponsored cyber attacks on US government agencies, financial institutions and critical infrastructure raises concerns over preparedness against foreign state attacks. Do you believe government, private sector are prepared?
No	62%
Yes	37%

An audit found certain full-body scanners at US airports failed to detect firearms, simulated plastic explosives, other weapons in 2009-2013. Given these results, do you believe TSA is effectively securing air travel?
No	66%
Yes	33%

An intel bulletin cautioned first responders to be vigilant of media advocating terrorism in specific locations or targets to increase ability to identify, disrupt threats. Do you believe US is effectively curbing jihadists’ use of social media?
No	59%
Yes	40%

As unaccompanied children continue to flood the US-Mexico border, do you think the US is at risk for infectious diseases like tuberculosis, chickenpox … even Ebola?
Yes	87%
No	12%

With President Obama’s authorization of airstrikes in Iraq to protect American personnel and help religious minorities trapped by Islamic extremists, many are worried that the US waited too long to act. Do you think the US underestimated the threat
Yes	85%
No	14%

With the rising number of deaths resulting from the current Ebola outbreak—the largest Ebola outbreak in history—and its spread throughout West Africa and now Nigeria, do you think Ebola poses a risk to US public health and security?
Yes	85%
No	14%

The rise of Americans leaving for Middle East to join Jihadist groups like ISIS has prompted grave concerns they will return to US to launch terrorist attack. Is US doing enough to curb the “terrorist in the backyard” threat?
Yes	50%
No	49%

Considering what we know about the global surge in extremist jihadist groups, do you believe the threat to the US has significantly increased?
Yes.	94%
No.	5%

New Verizon data breach report shows increasing insider threat. Do you believe so-called ‘trusted insiders’ pose a major cyberthreat?
Yes	100%
Nope	0%

New Verizon data breach report shows increasing insider threat. Do you believe so-called ‘trusted insiders’ pose a major cyber-threat?
Yes	97%
No	2%

Much has been leaked about the NSA’s post-9/11 SIGINT capabilities, but little evidence they’ve been abused. Do you believe the call to weaken them will do the US harm?
Yes	72%
No	27%

Amazon.com announced it wants to use drones to deliver small packages in some areas within a few years. But would this create air traffic safety issues, including straining air traffic control resources?
No	56%
Yes	43%

DOJ’s Inspector General said before federal law enforcement agencies widely deploy drones well-thought out privacy and other use policies must be established. Do you believe a universal policy should be required for first responders?
No	60%
Yes	39%

Recent studies conflict on whether AQ today has the ability to direct coordinated cells, or whether it’s primary threat is from its radicalization influence on ‘lone wolves’ via social media. Do you believe:
AQ is capable of both	76%
AQ’s principal threat lies in its ability to radicalize	13%
AQ still has operational capabilities	9%

Obama continues to mull a military strike against the Syrian regime for what the US says was a chemical attack on civilians. Do you agree with intelligence concerns that a strike could benefit ‘rebel’ forces, including Al Qaeda?
Yes	67%
No	32%

Russian and Chinese Customs authorities have as much power — or more — than US CBP. Do you believe both countries confiscated Ed Snowden’s computers, all electronic medium and mirrored their hard drives for what they contained?
Yes	55%
No	44%

Insiders insist Napolitano’s successor not only understand the ways of Washington, but more importantly, must be a non-partisan HS professional with real world, hands-on experience. Do you agree?
Yes	82%
No	17%

As NSA leaker Edward Snowden continues to release national security-damaging SIGINT that has nothing to do with matters that call for whistleblowing, do you believe Snowden is actively engaged in a form of espionage?
Yes	75%
No	24%

Media disclosures of details of classified SIGINT they’re barred by law from publishing has DOJ on a fine line as to whether to prosecute. Do you believe reporters and media have broken laws against disclosing intelligence sources and methods?
Yes	67%
No	32%

The NSA’s PRISM program serves a legitimate national security function. While it has been wildly distorted by some reports, do you believe it needs further scrutiny for civil liberties protections?
Yes	70%
No	30%

The Intelligence Community informed White House evidence of jihadists in Benghazi attack, but administration removed intelligence and issued a fictitious narrative. Do you believe this was politically motivated?
Yes	81%
No	18%

The Boston jihadist attack and the thwarted Al Qaeda-linked plot in Canada and the US both were intended to cause mass casualties. Do you believe there will be more attempted mass casualty attacks, and soon?
Yes	88%
No	11%

Most authorities believe the Boston bombers were fully radicalized Muslim jihadists influenced by a radicalized family  abetted by other influential jihadis. The question is, how many more jihadists like them are waiting to strike?
Many	46%
Moderate numbers	35%
Very few, this was an aberration	10%
Not very many	8%

As momentum grows for expanded use of drones by law enforcement and other first responders, do you believe courts will restrict how, where and when they can be used on 4th Amendment grounds?
Yes	70%
No	29%

Accounts conflict over use of chemical weapons in Syria, and by whom. It’s no secret Al Qaeda has made advances on chemical stockpiles. Do you believe AQ could get its hands on Syrian WMDs?
Yes	84%
No	15%

As concerns grow over North Korea and Iran’s nuclear ICBM capability, do you believe the additional deployments of missile interceptors on the East Coast are sufficient?
No	55%
Yes	44%

North Korea has always engaged in bellicose rhetoric towards the US, but it’s threat to launch a preemptive nuclear strike is unprecedented. Do you believe it at least has the ability to strike US interests in the Pacific?
Yes	57%
No	42%

Now that sequester — a fraction of the total federal budget — has officially been implemented and the sky didn’t immediately fall, do you believe there will be a delayed impact to homeland and national security?
No	56%
Yes	43%

There’s no doubt homeland and national security will be impacted if the sequester takes place. But how bad will it be?
Minimal	41%
Severe	20%
Serious	19%
Moderate	17%

North Korea has a nuclear bomb and delivery capability. Iran appears to also be closer to having a nuclear bomb capability. Do you believe the West and it’s allies will soon be forced to take military action?
Yes	66%
No	33%

As ‘Arab Spring’ has turned into Arab darkness, allowing Al Qaeda to entrench in failed Muslim states, do you believe the jihadi network has more potential today than before 9/11?
Yes	60%
No	39%

Do you believe Israel’s attacks in Syria had more to do with preventing chemical weapons from getting into the hands of Hezbollah than conventional weapons?
No	78%
Yes	22%

As Syria’s WMDs increasingly become compromised, Iran’s nuclear program near tipping point and Israel threatening preemptive strikes in both countries, what is the likelihood of a regional war?
Not likely	34%
Very likely	32%
Imminent	16%
Possible	16%

Do you believe Al Qaeda poses a significant threat in Africa, and that its activities in the region have been underestimated?
Yes	93%
No	6%

How likely is it that there will be sweeping legislation passed restricting the sale of .223 caliber long guns, certain handguns and high capacity magazines?
Not likely at all	45%
Likely	25%
Possible	22%
Imminent	7%

Do you believe that a ban on specific types of semi-automatic long guns, handguns and high capacity magazines will substantively prevent gun-related violence?
No	50%
Yes	49%

With another horrific school shooting on the heels of shootings at public places elsewhere in the nation, has enough preparedness, training and education been done with regard to ‘active shooters?’
No	88%
Yes	11%

Now that Syria has prepared chemical weapons, and given Al Qaeda and other jihadists’ presence in Syria, how likely do you believe terrorists could get their hands on them?
Yes	93%
No	6%

More and more pharmaceutical companies are being forced to cut back on R&D, innovation, vital drugs manufacturing and ‘brainpower.’ Do you believe this poses a threat to public health preparedness?
Yes	95%
No	4%

Do you believe Hamas’ Iranian-supplied Fajr-5 rocket attacks was a test of Israeli air defenses in the event of a strike on Iran, and that with Hezbollah stockpiles of Fajr rockets the US would be dragged into an Israeli strike on Iran?
Yes	68%
No	31%

Do you believe the White House was aware of, or directly involved in, the order to delete references to Al Qaeda’s involvement in the Benghazi attack from the talking points given to administration officials to use in talking to reporters?
Yes	88%
No	11%

Do you believe there was a failure to adequately preposition necessary resources and manpower in New York and New Jersey where Hurricane Sandy was expected to cause the most devastation?
Yes	52%
No	47%

Given the persistent leaks of conflicting information regarding the terrorist attacks on the US Consulate and CIA Annex in Benghazi, Libya, do you believe there was a classified operation in Libya at the time that is being protected?
Yes	66%
No	33%

Do you believe federal, state and local government emergency management officials have taken appropriate advance preparations for Hurricane Sandy, and adequately communicated individual preparedness planning in advance of the storm?
Yes	68%
No	32%

Al Qaeda Central may be operationally diminished, but it’s global, ideological kindred franchises and followers are very active and breed lone wolves and independent cells. Do you believe this metamorphosis represents an AQ 2.0 threat?
Yes	92%
No	7%

Vice President’s claim initial intelligence didn’t indicate terror attack on US Consulate in Libya contradicts State Department officials. Was there a disconnect between White House and officials who knew what was happening?
Yes	65%
No	34%

Now that Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has laid out his strategy for American foreign policy, who do you think has the best approach, Romney or President Obama?
Mitt Romney	71%
Pres. Obama	28%

Given what is known about the security for the US Consulate in Libya and other US diplomatic sites overran by protesters and attacked by terrorists, do you believe adequate attention and resources have been given to embassies and other diplomatic posts?
No	89%
Yes	10%

As more intelligence emerges about what the Obama administration has conceded was a terrorist attack on the US consulate in Libya, do you believe it was a planned and coordinated attack with Al Qaeda ties?
Yes	95%
No	4%

The Arab Spring has turned to Arab Winter. Do you believe its because of:
Outside agitators?	70%
Growing regional anti-Americanism?	9%
Extremists who have taken power?	8%
A more widespread Al Qaeda-like jihadist ideology?	6%
A larger fundamentalist population than believed?	5%

A Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey found fewer Americans are concerned that international terrorism poses a “critical” threat to the US than at any point since 9/11. Does this reflect a serious complacency?
No	63%
Yes	36%

Do you believe federal and state responses to Hurricane Isaac and its aftermath were significantly better than they were to Hurricane Katrina?
No	78%
Yes	21%

Every year during hurricane season, authorities express concerns about the publics’ complacency toward being prepared for emergencies. Do you believe residents of hurricane prone coastal areas have adequate emergency preparedness plans in place?
Yes	69%
No	30%

As the US continues to launch drone strikes against Taliban and Al Qaeda targets in northern Pakistan, do you believe the Pakistani government is indicating that it is serious about battling Islamist extremists?
Yes	51%
No	48%

If Iran were to retaliate for a strike on its nuclear sites, authorities believe it might direct terrorist attacks against the US using Mexico as a conduit. Do you believe Hezbollah, other Iranian terror groups are present in Mexico?
Yes	71%
No	28%

Counterterror authorities are increasingly concerned Al Qaeda is taking advantage of turmoil in the Middle East. Do you believe the terror group’s influence is growing because of the region’s political uncertainty?
No	57%
Yes	42%

Leaks under the Obama administration of top secret intelligence caused grave damage to national security. Do you believe they were politically motivated?
Yes	52%
No	47%

In 2008, DHS, in conjunction with law enforcement and retail associations, issued guidance for public businesses and venues for dealing with an active shooter. Do you believe the guidance needs wider distribution and awareness?
Yes	92%
No	7%

Last fall, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told business executives the national debt is the biggest threat to national security. With the US debt continuing to escalate, do you believe Adm. Mullen was correct?
Yes	58%
No	41%

If DOD budget sequestration occurs, do you believe it will substantively impact the military’s capability to defend against rogue states and other global threats?
Yes	72%
No	27%

Do you believe if Congress goes through with DOD budget sequestration that it will impact not only the military, but also homeland security?
Yes	55%
No	44%

Do you believe the Justice Department is withholding additional pertinent information about Operation Fast and Furious that congressional investigators should have access to?
Yes	83%
No	16%

There’s been considerable debate over whether recent reports containing details about highly classified US operations constituted “leaks” of secrets, and if so, how much damage they’ve done. How would you rate the disclosures?
They’ve caused irreparable damage.	53%
They’ve caused grave damage.	22%
They’ve caused only moderate damage.	12%
They’ve caused serious damage.	11%

A bill passed by the House would require DHS to develop a plan to control the Southwest border in 5 years, yet Border Patrol’s new 5-year strategy does many of the things the bill calls for. Are the House and Border Patrol out of synch?
Yes	95%
No	4%

Another group of young ‘anarchists’ tied to an Occupy movement group was arrested on terrorism charges. Authorities say intelligence indicates leftist anarchists are a growing domestic terror threat. What do you think?
They do not represent a serious threat.	46%
They pose a potentially serious threat.	19%
They pose an immediate threat.	17%
They are a resurgent leftist threat that requires monitoring.	10%
They pose a moderate threat.	6%

Al Qaeda appears to still be intent on developing successful methods to bomb passenger aircraft. Do you believe the latest thwarted attempt indicates it eventually will construct an explosive that can bypass security?
Yes?	79%
No?	20%

There’s been an increase in violence by radical leftists, and the FBI this week arrested ‘anarchists’ for allegedly plotting to bomb a bridge. Do you believe the radical left poses a growing domestic threat?
Yes	72%
No	27%

An Obama administration official recently said because “the war on terror is over” and “most of Al Qaeda … killed,” there’s “an opportunity for a legitimate Islamism.” Do you believe Al Qaeda and its ideology are effectively defeated?
No	97%
Yes	2%

Do you believe the scandal involving the president’s Secret Service detail in Colombia was a serious breach in national security?
No	50%
Yes	49%

If Israel attacks Iran, how likely is it that Iran will direct Hezbollah, and perhaps other terror assets, to attack the US?
Very likely	50%
Imminent	22%
Highly unlikely	16%
Not at all likely	10%

TSA randomly performs patdowns of fliers so potential terrorists never know who will be selected for enhanced screening. Do you believe TSA has adequately explained this deterrent to the public?
No	76%
Yes	23%

Do you believe the New York Police Department’s monitoring of the Muslim community, including mosques, for indications of radicalization is legal?
Yes	79%
No	20%

Is the United States prepared to deal with a disaster of the magnitude of Japan’s 9.0 earthquake and tsunami one year ago?
No, the United States remains unprepared for a disaster of similar magnitude.	78%
Somewhat, the United States has taken some measures but needs to do more.	19%
Yes, the United States has better secured its own infrastructure and nuclear facilities.	1%

How serious a threat does the group ‘Anonymous’ present to US homeland cybersecurity?
Negligible	40%
High	32%
Medium	19%
Low	7%

How will the new DHS grant program affect homeland security in your jurisdiction?
Allow initiation of new programs	92%
Reduce preparedness and response capability	2%
Stop or delay programs already underway	2%
No change	1%
Force personnel reductions	0%

Is the president’s FY 2013 budget proposal good for the nation’s homeland security?
No	91%
Yes	8%

Should the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulate the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure like power plants?
Some. DHS should pick and choose which infrastructure is critical and regulate those facilities and utilities.	46%
Yes. Such infrastructure is critical to the nation and DHS should ensure that it meets minimum standards.	31%
No. DHS should not be involved in privately owned facilities and utilities.	21%

Should federal immigration laws be overhauled?
No. Existing laws should be enforced more strictly.	50%
Yes. The system is broken and must be fixed completely.	49%

DHS has announced that it will drop 1,600 deportation cases in Denver and Baltimore in instances where the prospective deportee does not present a threat to public safety or homeland security. Do you agree with this action?
No. Dropping these cases is a first step to amnesty and the law should be enforced to the fullest extent.	73%
Yes. Pursuing these cases is costly, unnecessary and detracts from more urgent cases.	26%

Should the United States consider Iranian possession of a nuclear bomb a cause for war?
No	77%
Yes	22%

One year after the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), has extremism in political rhetoric moderated at all?
Complete change	77%
No change	14%
Some change	6%
General change	1%
Considerable change	0%

To what degree will Iranian-directed terrorism be a threat to the US homeland in 2012?
Negligible	62%
Medium	16%
High	14%
Low	7%

What should be the top homeland security priority in 2012?
Counterterrorism	26%
Border security	23%
Cybersecurity/Infosharing	17%
Disaster preparedness	14%
Transportation security	7%
Cargo security	6%
CBRNE detection	3%

How much will cuts in homeland security grant funding in the recently-passed 2012 congressional appropriations bill reduce state and local preparedness?
Significantly	48%
Seriously	26%
Severely	25%

Virginia Tech University is facing a fine for what was judged a slow notification during the 2007 shootings. In light of improvements made since then and its swift notification during the recent shooting, should the 2007 fine still be imposed?
No	84%
Yes	15%

Officials and lawmakers are expressing concern about the danger of \”lone-wolf\” terror attacks in the United States and abroad. How strong do you regard the threat to be?
Growing	44%
Imminent	34%
Negligible	14%
Decreasing	6%

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has suggested that airlines should allow passengers to check a single bag for free in order to reduce the cost and time of screening carry-on bags. Should airlines comply?
Yes, airlines should allow single checked bags for the sake of homeland security.	75%
No, baggage checking policy is a private matter and a purely commercial consideration.	25%

How badly do you expect automatic budget cuts to affect US homeland security?
Moderate	30%
Severe	21%
Somewhat	17%
Negligible	17%
Crippling	13%

How high do you believe the terrorist threat to transportation to be this holiday season given TSA\’s bulletin warning of possible terrorist interest in transportation attacks, particularly against buses?
Negligible	70%
Low	10%
Moderate	8%
Serious	6%
Severe	2%
Imminent	2%

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) has accused the House Homeland Security Committee, of which he is the ranking member, of being a \”do-nothing\” panel because of its lack of legislative achievement and inability to pass an authorization bill. Do you agree?
Yes, the House Homeland Security Committee this year has failed to discharge its responsibilities.	97%
No, the House Homeland Security Committee has properly discharged its responsibilities.	2%

Are federal officials acting properly by challenging Alabama\’s new immigration law and refusing to enforce it?
No, Alabama was within its rights in passing immigration restrictions.	77%
Yes, Alabama acted improperly by assuming unconstitutional authority.	22%

Should the Border Patrol and other enforcement agencies be exempted from environmental restrictions along the border?
Yes	75%
No	25%

In the wake of the alleged Iranian plot against the Saudi ambassador to the United States, how likely are the Iranians to attempt another terrorist action on US soil?
High	55%
Medium	28%
Low	10%
None	6%

Do you believe the plot against the Saudi ambassador and the Israeli embassy in Washington DC is credible or do you believe Iranian officials who deny it as a plot against Iran?
The plot was real as detailed by US officials.	90%
The plot was a fabrication, as maintained by Iranian officials.	9%

AQAP\’s external operations chief Anwar Al Awlaki and Samir Khan, editor of the jihadist magazine Inspire, are dead. Do you believe this has impacted the group\’s capabilities?
No, this is only a temporary setback in AQAP’s operations.	68%
Yes, this has substantively impaired AQAP’s ability to carry out terrorist attacks and radicalize Muslims.	31%

Congress is deadlocked on funding the Disaster Relief Fund. Should it:
Pass the House version ($3.65 billion with offsetting cuts)	53%
Pass the Senate version ($6.95 billion)	27%
Compromise and produce a new bill	18%

A decade after 9/11 and despite several devastating natural disasters, authorities remain concerned about public complacency toward preparedness. Do you believe the federal government and the states have done enough to stress individual preparedness?
No	65%
Yes	34%

Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Is the American homeland safer from terrorist attack today than it was 10 years ago?
Safer	46%
The same	25%
Much safer	15%
Less safe	6%
Extremely vulnerable	6%

Should Congress maintain the requested levels of preparedness funding and grants in light of the Virginia earthquake and Hurricane Irene?
Congress should fully fund the president’s request.	49%
Preparedness funding should be treated like all government spending and be cut.	29%
Congress should add more money to the president’s request.	21%

In a pilot program, TSA is asking passengers questions at screening to detect deception and lying that is patterned on a technique long used by Israel. Do you believe this will aide in identifying higher-risk passengers for further screening?
Yes	66%
No	33%

As the US economy continues to stagger, counterterrorism officials are concerned Al Qaeda might try an attack designed to further cripple the nation’s financial system. Do you believe this threat is:
Critical	22%
Substantial	22%
Severe	21%
Unlikely	19%
Moderate	13%

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano recently issued a report highlighting DHS\’ progress in fulfilling the 9/11 Commission\’s recommendations. Now nearly a decade since the attack, how do you feel about the progress that\’s been made?
Needs improvement	60%
Adequate	26%
Very good	8%
Excellent	5%

TSA is under intense criticism for pat downs of children and the elderly. The objective is to show would-be terrorists pat downs are completely random and anybody can be subjected to one. Do you believe TSA needs to better explain why?
Yes	57%
No	42%

Coinciding with the capture of a top Los Zetas leader in Mexico, public threats were made against US DEA agents working in Mexico. Do you believe the cartels will step up attacks on US officials there … and here?
Yes	78%
No	21%

Last week federal agencies warned that members of online forums for jihadists have drawn up ‘hit lists’ of US military and corporate leaders. Do you believe this represents a serious threat?
Yes	66%
No	33%

An international alliance of hackers called \”Anonymous\” has been attacking the computers of governments and businesses worldwide. Do you believe enough is being done to identify and prosecute its members?
No	77%
Yes	22%

A virulent new strain of E. coli resistant to antibiotics has emerged. Authorities say overuse of antibiotics is responsible. Do you believe overuse of antibiotics, even antivirals, has caused resistant strains of bacteria, viruses to develop?
Yes	74%
No	25%

DHS maintains that there\’s no \”spill over\” violence from Mexico\’s narco-wars. Do you believe there\’s sufficient evidence that there is?
Yes	86%
No	13%

Concerned about apathy towards personal preparedness for a natural or man-made disaster, the CDC unveiled a preparedness awareness campaign that used a \”zombie apocalypse\” to get peoples\’ attention. Do you believe CDC\’s effort was appropriate?
Yes	58%
No	41%

Given the tornado that hit Missouri Sunday night, how do you feel FEMA has reacted to the rash of recent natural disasters?
Needs improvement	34%
Excellent	25%
Adequate	25%
Very good	15%

Should the United States regard Pakistan as a hostile power?
Yes, Pakistan sheltered Osama Bin Laden, supports the Taliban and is actively working against US interests.	79%
No, the Pakistani government is fighting Islamist terrorism and helping the United States.	20%

Which modes of US transportation are most at risk in the wake of the death of Osama Bin Laden?
Rail.The raid uncovered a rail plot and Al Qaeda is still likely to attack this mode of transportation.	44%
Road: Jihadists will shift their focus to buses, bridges and other surface transportation for attack.	34%
Aviation: Al Qaeda affiliates will continue to target aircraft as they have in the past.	21%

Following the death of Osama Bin Laden, what is the likeliest jihadist threat to the American homeland?
Dispersed threat. Al Qaeda franchises will take up the slack from the old Al Qaeda central and continue attempting to hit the United States on its own soil.	32%
Individual threats. Undirected individuals will attempt to strike Americans at home and abroad through personal actions.	32%
High threat. Al Qaeda operatives will attempt to strike back through planned operations.	28%
No threat. Al Qaeda will be leaderless, will fragment, will lack the capability to strike the homeland and may dissolve.	6%

How severely will the release of classified information about Guantanamo detainees affect future US counterterror efforts?
Severely. It will impede and degrade future US counterterror efforts.	46%
Moderately. It will have some effect on future US counterterror efforts but nothing significant.	29%
Negligible. It will have no effect on future counterterror efforts.	24%

How severely will cuts being made to the homeland security grant program affect disaster response and preparedness?
Severely: The cuts will significantly hurt disaster response and preparedness	60%
Moderately: The cuts will reduce some disaster response capabilities and preparedness	26%
None: The cuts will not affect response or preparedness	13%

Are high gas prices affecting public safety operations like law enforcement, firefighting and rescue and emergency response in your jurisdiction?
Yes. High gas prices are leading to significant erosion in public safety capabilities.	61%
Some impact. Gas prices are having some effect.	22%
No. Gas prices are having no effect on public safety operations.	15%

Which spelling of the Libyan dictator\’s name should we use in the future?
Ghadafi	36%
Qadaffi	21%
Qaddafi	13%
Kadafi	13%
Gadaffi	10%
Gadafy	3%
Gathafi	0%

On Thursday, March 24, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano stated that: \”There is a perception that the border is worse now than it ever has been. That is wrong. The border is better now than it ever has been.\” Do you agree?
No, the border is worse than it has ever been.	73%
Yes, the border is better now than it has ever been.	26%

If Qadaffi survives the current revolt and stays in power, how likely is he to resume acts of terrorism against the West?
Highly likely. He will want to retaliate against the UN and Western powers.	63%
Moderately likely. He will have to reimpose order before striking outward.	18%
Unlikely. His regime will be too weak and he will not want to provoke the rest of the world.	17%

Is the United States prepared to handle a disaster on the scale of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami?
No, the current level of preparedness is insufficient.	89%
Yes, preparedness measures are adequate at the present time.	10%

DHS has just celebrated its 8th birthday and continues to evolve. How quickly after its founding should a large government agency like DHS be expected to operate as a mature, smoothly functioning organization?
After 5 years	29%
After 1 year	24%
After 50 years	20%
After 10 years	19%
After 20 years	5%

How likely is it that Islamist extremists will be able to turn the current wave of Arab revolutions against the United States?
Likely. They will be able to take leadership of these revolutions.	39%
Unlikely. These are secular revolutions that will reject religious extremism.	34%
Moderately likely. Islamists will have a voice but remain a minority within the larger population.	25%

Is the proposed increase to the FY 2012 DHS budget adequate to keep the public protected?
Increase should be greater	64%
Adequate as proposed	35%

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is proposing that the US Coast Guard be moved out of the Department of Homeland Security and into the Department of Defense. Do you agree?
The Coast Guard should remain in DHS	50%
The Coast Guard should be moved to DoD	49%

How should Rep. Peter King (R-NY) proceed with his planned upcoming hearings on Muslim radicalization in the United States?
Proceed as announced	47%
Expand them to include all forms of domestic extremism	34%
Cancel them completely as too divisive, religiously controversial and offensive to Muslims	13%
Delay them to allow more research into the subject	4%

Should local, state and federal tax dollars be used to provide Super Bowl security?
No	72%
Yes	28%

Given Al Qaeda\’s practice of exploiting unstable situations, how high is the likelihood that jihadists will attempt to use Tunisia\’s revolution for their own ends?
Very high	53%
Certain	19%
High	12%
Not likely	10%
Moderate	3%

What is the most important homeland security issue President Obama should address in his State of the Union speech?
Border security	50%
Immigration reform	19%
Counterterror efforts	13%
Federal budget cuts	8%
Outreach to the Muslim world	8%

Do you believe heated political rhetoric contributed to the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others in Tucson?
No	69%
Yes	30%

What homeland security issue should Congress focus on first?
Border security	44%
Homegrown terrorism	24%
Immigration reform	16%
Muslim radicalization	10%
Guantanamo	2%
Airport privacy	1%

If a terrorist event occurred on a US airliner, would the public become more supportive of enhanced screening?
Yes	82%
No	17%

Who represents the greatest threat to American homeland security?
Mexican narco-cartels	87%
Al Qaeda	6%
Domestic extremist militias	6%