Homeland Security Today announced this afternoon two tremendous additions to its panel of law enforcement experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation: Special Agent Thomas O’Connor and Special Agent Jerri Williams (ret). Keep Reading
During Hurricane Harvey, there existed no national emergency call system for the social media realm. The commandant of the Coast Guard was quickly notified of the crisis. Keep Reading
President Biden has made clear that prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a national security imperative. Keep Reading
Police Chief Chris Magnus of Tucson, Ariz., was selected to lead Customs and Border Protection while Ur Jaddou, the former director of DHS Watch, was selected for USCIS and John Tien was nominated for deputy DHS secretary. Keep Reading
Former NSA Deputy Director Chris Inglis picked to be the first national cyber director, former NSA deputy for counterterrorism Jen Easterly picked to lead CISA, and Rob Silvers, former assistant secretary for cyber policy at DHS, chosen as DHS undersecretary for policy. Keep Reading
Immigration increases include USCIS funding and Office of Professional Responsibility to process CBP, ICE complaints. Keep Reading
The U.K. government has announced that Chloe Squires has been appointed as the new Director General for Homeland Security at the Home Office and Senior Responsible Officer for Counter Terrorism, replacing Tom Hurd who stepped down last month. Keep Reading
HSToday got the opportunity to speak with Battalion Chief Phillips, one of the recipients for the 2020 Mission Award, to discuss the work he has done to ensure that fire service intelligence is getting to the right people in the most effective ways possible. Keep Reading
I wanted to quit after my first escapade in a sailboat. I noticed other cadets capsizing; it wasn’t only me. Keep Reading
Members fired included former acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan. Keep Reading
In this assignment, Gaynor will help public and private clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters by delivering practical, innovative, outcome-based solutions. Keep Reading
Bridget Pelaez currently serves as the Assistant Director of Emergency Management at Florida International University and is the Deputy Commander for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Disaster Medical Systems Trauma Critical Care Team. Keep Reading
U.S. News & World Report, a leader in education rankings, recently released their 2021 Graduate School rankings, which included best homeland security master's programs. Keep Reading
The theme of the 2021 series is "Reimagining Meaningful Leadership" and will focus on leading self, leading others, and leading ethically while providing inspiration for military women to lead throughout all stages of their lives, both during and after their time in military service. Keep Reading
Petty Officer Munro was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for heroism during World War II. Unbeknownst to many, the Coast Guard participated across the Pacific and Atlantic theaters, from the shores of Guadalcanal to the beaches of Normandy. Keep Reading
Renee is also an Adjunct Professor at Morehouse College where she helps to prepare our next generation to enter the cyber workforce. Keep Reading
Under the Biden Administration and Secretary Austin’s leadership, it is clear that the DOD will be ramping up its efforts to further integrate climate change and its implications into the department’s functions. Every other federal agency will be doing the same. Keep Reading
Deanne Criswell, commissioner of NYC Emergency Management Department, would be first woman confirmed to lead FEMA. Keep Reading
During this Women’s History Month, the FBI is recognizing the accomplishments of women in our workforce. Women in the FBI don't just break down doors—they break barriers and make change. Keep Reading
Stephanie Mango has been named President of CGI Federal with transition activities effective immediately. In this role, she will lead CGI Federal’s 7,000 professionals, partnering with more than 85 government agencies to provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Keep Reading