Videos and abstracts summarizing CHDS theses that have been nominated for the Outstanding Thesis Award. For the full text of all homeland defense and security-related theses from Master’s students at the Naval Postgraduate School, use the Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL).
Elijah Lim, a police sergeant with the LAPD, addresses the issue of homelessness in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics, utilizing his background in social work and law to develop […]
Deputy Chief Kyle Dowdy‘s thesis critically examines the effectiveness of government grants from the American Rescue Plan Act on the social determinants of health within Native American communities. Dowdy offers
Nando Quinones, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance financial crime investigations, focusing on insights from Estonia’s e-Government and Dubai’s AI policy. His
Thwarting Money Laundering: How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Financial Crime Enforcement More
In this video, Lieutenant Andrew Cullen of the LAPD explores the challenges of crisis intervention training in reducing police use of force with individuals experiencing mental health crises. Despite its
Thomas Smoot, Deputy Director of Public Safety, discusses his thesis on cyber-ready communities. He highlights the vulnerability of local governments to cyberattacks, exacerbated by limited resources and expertise, while managing
Cyber-Ready Communities: Securing Local Government Agencies in the Digital Age More
Timothy Rice’s thesis investigates the impact of line-of-duty funerals on mental resilience in firefighters, showing how such rituals support culture, community, and social identity. He observes a societal shift where
Conditioned to Grieve or Dead Inside: Line of Duty Deaths and Mental Resilience More
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