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Viewpoints in Homeland Security
Conversations with Homeland Security Leaders
Policing the Pacific: A Path to Building Law Enforcement Capacity in the Freely Associated States
Ron Miller’s thesis, “Policing the Pacific,” identifies a critical need for enhanced law enforcement in the Pacific Island Countries and Freely Associated States, focusing on threats like human trafficking and...
Nudges from Abroad: Investigating American Vulnerability to Foreign Choice Architecture
Joshua Henson’s thesis, “Nudges from Abroad: Investigating American Vulnerability to Foreign Choice Architecture,” investigates the risks of foreign influence in American democratic processes through technology, particularly AI and data surveillance,...
The Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Technology: A Case Study of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Jeni Best’s thesis examines the integration of facial recognition technology (FRT) within law enforcement, particularly through the U.S. CBP’s Biometric Entry-Exit Program, and proposes an adapted ethical framework to guide...
Alumni Short Talks
TED-style talks by CHDS alumni covering a range of homeland defense and security issues.
Cyber Armageddon: Not Yet
FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge, San Francisco Office, Elvis Chan presents on “Cyber Armageddon.” Chan says the anticipated “asymmetric warfare and blowback” aimed at the U.S. as a result...
Next Generation 911
Former Washington DC 911 and 311 Director Karima Holmes presented on “Next Generation 911.” Holmes called for an overhaul of the emergency phone number system from “landline to the digital...
Countering Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is happening undetected across the United States. Hear how Bentley Nettles’ state agency in Texas mobilized efforts to combat this widespread and horrendous criminal practice. In this short...
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