Dr Jeffrey Stern has taken up the role of Superintendent of FEMA's Emergency Management Institute. He was previously State Coordinator of Emergency Management at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Keep Reading
The George Washington University will lead a new Center of Excellence that will deliver a pilot Master of Business Administration program focused on security technology transition from federal research and development to operational use. Keep Reading
Frontex has issued a call to EU member states and Schengen-Associated Countries to apply for funding to support the implementation of the contact learning phase of the Basic Training Program. Keep Reading
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have determined how to pinpoint the location of a drone operator who may be operating maliciously or harmfully near airports or protected airspace by analyzing the flight path of the drone. Keep Reading
The master’s program in cybersecurity is available to all qualified students, including mid-career professionals with undergraduate degrees in engineering or computer science who are interested in acquiring cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Keep Reading
On July 2, a large-scale Referral Action Day targeting terrorist content online took place at Europol involving units from Europol’s European Counter Terrorism and 17 countries (13 EU member states and 4 non-EU countries). Keep Reading
The new advisory board members will help guide the center’s efforts to provide the United States' military and intelligence leaders with data-driven research, analysis, and insights to help them navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Keep Reading
As of June 27th federal agencies have processed and distributed over 346 million cloth face coverings for critical infrastructure workers. Keep Reading
For the first time ever, participants conducted the exercise from home on a new platform, according to U.S. military cyber commanders involved in the exercise. Keep Reading
Join Homeland Security Today to discuss leadership, the attributes of good leadership, and how law enforcement professionals can groom and evolve leaders that recognize the strengths of diversity and inclusion to safeguard both our officers and our citizens. Two of the nation’s most accomplished leaders join us to share their experiences, their “lessons learned” and… Keep Reading
Administrator’s Intent 2.0 establishes new objectives and timelines, which were developed with input from partners. Keep Reading
Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck has announced immediate changes to Port of Seattle Police Department protocols regarding hiring practices, commitment to diversity, and use of force. Keep Reading
Join HSToday for our next information sharing webinar for LAW ENFORCEMENT to discuss the impact of Extremists using fire as a weapon. As wildfires rip through thousands of acres each summer, terror groups gleefully trumpet the news reports to their followers in hopes that lone actors will feel inspired to spark their own blazes. Terror… Keep Reading
Join HSToday to discuss the various CBRN threats, how they are encouraged, potential tactics and strategies for mitigation Terror groups have long expressed a desire and encouraged followers to pursue chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attacks, from al-Qaeda’s quest to produce WMD to ISIS telling adherents to poison local food or water supplies. And domestic… Keep Reading
Join HSToday for our next information sharing webinar for LAW ENFORCEMENT to discuss anti-Semitism and its effect on policing.The American Jewish community experienced the highest level of anti-Semitic incidents in 2019 since tracking began in 1979, with more than 2,100 acts of assault, vandalism and harassment reported across the United States, according to data from… Keep Reading
Join HSToday for our next information sharing webinar for LAW ENFORCEMENT to discuss the impact of conspiracy theories on policing. Conspiracy theories may seem confined to furious tweets or online forums, but they can also inspire violence. Comet Ping Pong in D.C. was the target of a gunman and an arsonist in separate attacks fueled… Keep Reading
JUNE 26, 2020 | REGISTER HERE Join HSToday as we discuss the technologies of the future for law enforcement through the fictional story of FBI Special Agent Lara Keegan. About this Event We hear a lot about “artificial intelligence” and robotics, automation and other technologies that are more mainstream every day. But how will these… Keep Reading
Drawing on historical examples, the CTRC provides an overview of terrorist ideologies, motivations and methods, as well as contemporary counter-terrorism practices and potential future projections. Keep Reading
In addition to identifying potential policy violations and dangerous conduct, the OIG determined that the BOP has inadequate policies governing mock exercises. Keep Reading
Changes to health and safety protocols include social distancing, continuous monitoring, and use of personal protective equipment. Keep Reading