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CHDS Reaches Out to the Nation
Heffernan Takes on UN Role Noel Heffernan retired from the New York City Fire Department and is now working at the United Nations as the fire, safety and hazardous materials officer. The job requires thoughtful planning and an emphasis on training while occasionally navigating the cultural subtleties of international diplomacy.… Read more. Aurora Police Lieutenant Gains Intelligence Insight Sam McGhee’s current role is one he probably never envisioned when he entered the profession: reviewing counterterrorism intelligence for information pertinent to state, local, tribal and private sector agencies at the Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group (ITACG).… Read more. National Cyber Expert Addresses ELP Class Brian White, managing director and chief strategy officer at the Chertoff Group, a security firm, recently led a classroom discussion on cybersecurity. Rather than suggesting or seeking solutions, the two-hour session was more of a discussion of the pressing questions surrounding the issues. … Read more. Out of the Classroom and into the WorldLearn More
FDNY Captain explored fire service role in homeland security enterprise
August 23, 2011
Sean Newman’s thesis, “Braving the Swarm: Lowering Anticipated Group Bias in Integrated Fire/Police Units Facing Paramilitary Terrorism,” traced how fire was used as a weapon in the Mumbai and of other historic terrorist attacks, how integrated public safety teams are needed to combat such attacks and what impediments may hinder such divergent teams from optimally functioning Read more. .
Employee Access IDs Enhanced with Technology
June 15, 2011
Alan Black addressed potential security vulnerabilities at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport: name badges. Efforts continue to develop a more secure employee identification system Read more. .
Student CIP Project Drives Legislation
March 30, 2011
Tucked into a resolution that is winding its way through Congress is a requirement for NORAD to work with the National Guard in evaluating the best use of the nation’s air defense to protect people and infrastructure Read more. .
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Master’s Degree ProgramNow accepting applications for Fall 2012. Deadline: May 1, 2012. Executive Leaders ProgramNow accepting applications for Fall 2012. Deadline: June 15, 2012. Executive Education Seminars (MET)Executive roundtable discussions for governors, mayors, and urban area leaders. Fusion Center Leaders ProgramA five-day intensive program for fusion center leadership. University and Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI)Institutions nationwide dedicated to advancing homeland security education. Self-study CoursesNon-credit courses developed by the NPS CHDS faculty and derived from the Center's homeland security graduate curriculum. Discussions and Collaborations
 
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Featured Materials
 Audio Archive: Personal stories about events like 9/11 that inspired public service Lauren Wollman, NPS Center for Homeland Defense and Security  Viewpoints Video: The New Global Insecurity Fathali Moghaddam | NPS Center for Homeland Defense and Security | Dec 2011  Thesis: Strategy for Upgrading Preparedness in Small and Rural Communities to Meet National Preparedness Standards Mark Stigler | Dec 2010
Annual Essay Contest
This year’s topic: Identify a theory or insight from a field outside homeland security that has not been applied to homeland security but should be.
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