In his thesis, “Forming the More Perfect Union,” Craig T. Solgat examines the crucial role of trust and communication in emergency management, with a specific […] The post Outstanding Thesis Award Winner: Forming the More Perfect Union appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

Michael Pfaltzgraff from Anne Arundel County Fire Department studied the effects of no instructor guidance (tactical silence) on firefighter trainees during intense scenarios in his […] The post The Stress of Silence appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

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 […] The post Societal Polarization: An Evolving Threat to U.S. Homeland Security appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

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 […] The post Force and Foresight: Merging ESIM with Classical Policing Models for Protest Management appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

Erik Dahl, Associate Professor at NPS National Security Affairs Department, examines the Israeli intelligence failure during the recent attacks by Hamas and the lessons we … Lessons from Intelligence Failures: The Israeli-Hamas Conflict More The post Lessons from Intelligence Failures: The Israeli-Hamas Conflict appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

Since the attacks of 9/11, the U.S. government has provided funding to federal, state, and local emergency response entities in order to prepare better for … There’s a GAP for That: Detailing Poor Emergency Response Outcomes when Public Health Preparedness Plans Lack Operational Substance More The post There’s a GAP for That: Detailing Poor Emergency Response Outcomes when Public Health Preparedness Plans Lack Operational Substance appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

In this video, Elvis Chan discusses his CHDS Master’s thesis, “Fighting Bears and Trolls: An Analysis of Social Media Companies and U.S. Government Efforts to … Fighting Bears and Trolls: An Analysis of Social Media Companies and U.S. Government Efforts to Combat Russian Influence Campaigns During the 2020 U.S. Elections More The post Fighting Bears and Trolls: An Analysis of Social Media Companies and U.S. Government Efforts to Combat Russian Influence Campaigns During the 2020 U.S. Elections appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

A diaspora of U.S.-born minors living in Mexico are falling under the radar of both U.S. and Mexican authorities. Referred to as “reverse dreamers,” many … Home Deferred: The Future Homeland Security Implications of Reverse Dreamers More The post Home Deferred: The Future Homeland Security Implications of Reverse Dreamers appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

In this video, Ben Greer explores existing frameworks and common challenges with information sharing among California’s anti-human trafficking specialty units. This research, the basis for … Connecting the Dots of an Opaque Crime: Analyzing the Information-Sharing Framework and Practices of California’s Human-Trafficking Task Force More The post Connecting the Dots of an Opaque Crime: Analyzing the Information-Sharing Framework and Practices of California’s Human-Trafficking Task Force appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more

In this video based on his CHDS thesis, “A Case for State and Local Integration of the Separate Federal Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program,” Matt Heckard … A Case for State and Local Integration of the Separate Federal Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program More The post A Case for State and Local Integration of the Separate Federal Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program appeared first on CHDS/Ed ..read more