Since 9/11, we have heard amazing stories from CHDS alumni, students, faculty and staff about why they are motivated to serve and committed to protecting the country. The Homeland Security Audio Archive preserves these stories while inspiring the next generation of public safety leaders and serving as a reminder of the sacrifice and dedication that local, state, tribal and federal homeland security officials make on a daily basis.
"He wanted to know from his older brother, the cop, what was going on. Were we at war? I felt so helpless and I told him he should run toward the Brooklyn Bridge as fast as he could."
"The sniper case taught me that as leaders we can never stop working on what I call our leadership blueprint. These disasters on steroids that we have seen unfold since 2001 are the kinds of disasters that eat up a lot of our planning assumptions."
"I was a venue commander at the Olympic bombing at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, so I see a tremendous value in the prevention and deterrence of catastrophic events connected with terrorism."
“On 9/11, 2001, I listened to the radio with my academy classmates as the attacks unfolded. On that day, the questioning of my career decision stopped as I knew I was where I belonged and dedicated myself to what became homeland security.”
Having responded to both the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma and the 9/11 attacks in New York City, "I am fully committed to continuing whatever work is necessary to help secure the nation and protect the freedoms that we hold most dear."
"The sniper case taught me that as leaders we can never stop working on what I call our leadership blueprint. These disasters on steroids that we have seen unfold since 2001 are the kinds of disasters that eat up a lot of our planning assumptions."
"I spent the next several days between Logan Airport assignments and preparation for the unknown. I knew then, that I needed to do more."
