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Murphy to Head FEMA Pacific Northwest Region

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ELP grad Ken Murphy appointed to oversee four-state region for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He brings military and emergency management experience to the post. … Read more.

CHDS Names Two Alumni for FEMA Fellowship

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West Coast residents Sara Fisher and Laurie Van Leuven headed to Washington, D.C., for a one-year fellowship with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.… Read more.

Jones: Afghanistan Drawdown Hinges on Current Campaign

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CHDS faculty member Seth Jones, a leading expert on Afghanistan, has been appointed to a new Pentagon-based position with Special Operations.… Read more.

Out of the Classroom and into the WorldLearn More
Choosing IED detection method calls for objectivity
June 16, 2010

The task of detecting Improvised Explosive Devices can be daunting with the array of techniques available for the job. U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Rob McLellan sought to make choosing a technology easier.  Read more.  

Utah, feds capitalize on modern fingerprint technology
May 20, 2010

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Special Agent explored the history of fingerprint technology and efforts by two federal agencies to merge their systems. Utah is now reaping the benefits of the resulting information sharing  Read more.  

Deputy Asst. Port Director envisions high-tech approach to tracking international travelers
May 19, 2010

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) could be useful in helping CBP officers maintain oversight of airport passengers exiting the customs screening process.  Read more.  

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CHDS Thesis Series: Community Preparedness: Creating a Model for Change. Nicholas Campasano; Manchester Fire Department