In this Viewpoints, Mourad Mourad, Sergeant of Detective Squad with the NYPD, talks about his Master’s research on countering violent extremism (CVE). He asks what …
Preventing Violent Extremism with Targeted Intervention More
In his PrepTalk, Dr. Philip Berke explains how effective land use planning strengthens community resilience, through sharing research that shows “preventative land use policies have …
In this PrepTalk, Dr. Daniel Aldrich explains how social ties are the critical aspect of resilience in immediate survival, in mental health, and in community …
In this Viewpoints, NPS-CHDS Strategic Communications Director Heather Issvoran speaks with Stan McKinney, Director of Mobile Education Programs, about the Executive Education Seminars delivered by …
This module provides a roadmap to understanding the concept of urbanization. Open in new window Resource List These resources provide a base knowledge and a …
In this Viewpoints, Lynnwood Police Chief Tom Davis is interviewed by fellow CHDS master’s degree alumnus Bijan Karimi, Assistant Deputy Director of the San Francisco …
Updating and Implementing a Revised U.S. National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism More
The advent of hydraulic fracturing and the ability to bore horizontal wells have changed the energy industry for better and worse since 2005. Advancements have …
Fracking: Unintended Consequences for Local Communities More
In this Viewpoints segment, Assistant Chief Mark Stainbrook of the San Diego Harbor Police addresses diaspora development in conjunction with community-led policing endeavors. In an …
The U.S. government has recently contended that communities cannot be “prepared” without first ensuring the safety of responders and their families. This thesis uses a …
The Future of Responder Family Preparedness: The New Normal More
This thesis recommends that every community be prepared with a three-pronged approach to dealing with disasters. By examining the reliability of technology in instances of …
High-Tech, Low-Tech, No-Tech: Communications Strategies During Blackouts More
In this Viewpoints segment, Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses FEMA’s vision to unify American communities. The strategies are designed to give unrepresented parties a “literal …
The policing profession has evolved since the formalization of police forces in the late 1820s. Much of the change revolves around the community taking an …
Does Community Trust in the Police Affect Homeland Security? More
