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More Articles CHDS Reaches Out to the Nation

Second QHSR to Be Risk-Driven

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A stronger risk-based approach and expanded stakeholder input will be included as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) undertakes the second Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) this summer… Read more.

Stein’s New TSA Role is About Balance

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Fred Stein’s new job as Deputy Director of Compliance at the Transportation Security Administration involves a long-running homeland security priority: the need for balance.… Read more.

FEMA, Swedish National Defence College Make Connection through CHDS

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Andrew Slaten’s participation in a senior-level course on Crisis Management and Civil Emergency Planning in Sweden highlights the extent of CHDS resources as well as the connections of the Center’s alumni and faculty network.… Read more.

Out of the Classroom and into the WorldLearn More
Course Paper Provides Basis for Intelligence Curriculum
June 10, 2013

Eric Powell wrote a course paper for his CHDS Intelligence in Homeland Security class that provided the basis for an intelligence curriculum aimed at fire and EMS professionals in Tennessee.  Read more.  

Assistant Police Chief Enlists Technology as Crime, Terror Fighting Tool
May 20, 2013

John Bennett wanted to reinforce the city’s nine years of crime reduction, and found the approach through technology and a plethora of research while a student at the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security.  Read more.  

Fire Service Pro Espouses Value of Collaboration
May 14, 2013

Firefighter David Mathew was able to use his CHDS knowledge, both in practice and in exercises.  Read more.  

Academic Programs

Master’s Degree Program

Now accepting applications for Spring and Summer 2014. Deadline: Dec 1, 2013.
Apply online now!

Executive Leaders Program

Now accepting applications for Spring 2014. Deadline: Jan 15, 2014.

Executive Education Seminars (MET)

Executive roundtable discussions for governors, mayors, and urban area leaders.

Fusion Center Leaders Program

A five-day intensive program for fusion center leadership.

Pacific Executive Leaders Program

A five-day intensive program for homeland security leaders in the Pacific region.

University and Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI)

Institutions nationwide dedicated to advancing homeland security education.
UAPI website at www.uapi.us

Self-study Courses

Non-credit courses developed by the NPS CHDS faculty and derived from the Center's homeland security graduate curriculum.

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Research Resources
HSDL
Homeland Security Digital Library
120,200+ policy and strategy documents

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Homeland Security Affairs
Volume 9 (2013)
Annual Essay Contest
This year’s topic: The next essay topic will be posted in September 2013
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