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As a seasoned communications expert, CJ Blickenstaff has encountered countless inspiring stories showcasing the exceptional work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Using her change initiative, the CHDS Emergence Program alum decided to create a program that would train CBP field officers to convey their work through a multi-media lens. 

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In his CHDS master's thesis, Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Lieutenant Gavin Nelson explored how self-reporting systems could transform police accountability. Now, Nelson has been accepted to the prestigious University of Staffordshire’s PhD program in Criminology and Policing in the United Kingdom, where he plans to expand on his CHDS thesis research.

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Facing a challenge in keeping up with the volume of security situation reports at Comcast operations around the world, Comcast Global Security Operations Manager Ted DeSanti saw firsthand an opportunity to address the issue during his Center for Homeland Defense and Security educational experience.

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Broken Windows Management Theory suggests that addressing seemingly minor issues such as acts of vandalism that result in the proverbial “broken windows” can prevent larger problems from developing by sending the message that disorder won’t be tolerated. In his doctoral dissertation Kurt Caminske applied the theory to managing correctional facilities and officers.

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