Optimize with Optimism
Kristen Ziman, Chief of Police (ret.), shares critical insights and lessons from her career, emphasizing the importance of positive organizational culture and personal development. About […]
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Societal Polarization: An Evolving Threat to U.S. Homeland Security
Michael McMasters’ thesis, “Societal Polarization: An Evolving Threat to U.S. Homeland Security,” examines the growing problem of societal polarization in the U.S., and its risks
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Force and Foresight: Merging ESIM with Classical Policing Models for Protest Management
In his thesis, “Force and Foresight: Merging ESIM with Classical Policing Models for Protest Management,” Bryan Thueson explores the transition from protests to riots and
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Annotated Worldwide Threat Assessment 2024
The Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is presented to Congress by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Since 2014, CHDS has produced
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Emerging Technologies: Scientific Advances and Their Influence on Homeland Security
This self-study course will establish a methodology for assessing how an emerging technology may influence homeland security and society as a whole. Upon completion
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Climate Change
This self-study course provides an overview of the major climate change threats impacting our world, with a particular focus on climate change impacts to national
Futures Studies
Futures Studies is an approach to long-term strategic planning. It involves examining emerging and evolving risks to help think about the future as a set
When Public Health and Politics Collide
This self-study course examines the intersection of politics and public health as well as the personal liberty and discriminatory consequences that can occur when public
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Viewing Recruitment and Retention Through a New Lens
FEMA National IMAT White Mass Care Branch Director Mikaela Ellenwood and FEMA Region 9 Operations Branch Chief Scott Fenton speak on “Viewing Recruitment Through a
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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
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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
Microvisibility: New Ideas in Leadership
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan speaks on “Microvisibility: New Ideas in Leadership.” Natarajan proposes a leadership approach that dives into
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