All Entries in the "Homeland Security" Category
In case of a Terrorist attack, follow these safety tips!
The governments of today are all constantly grappling with the problem posed by terrorist attacks. Such attacks can occur at anytime and anywhere as the terrorists thrive on catching people unawares and disrupting their lives thus creating a feeling of terror. Although the advancement in technology and communication has made it possible for intelligence agencies [...]
Barefoot Bandit Highlights Concerns over Small Airport Security
Police in the Bahamas continue their search of the island for a pilot who vanished last week after wrecking a small plane in the waters of the Bahamas.
Man Admits Attempting to Use a Weapon of Mass Destruction to Bomb a Skyscraper in Downtown Dallas
19-year-old Hosam Maher Husein Smadi pleaded guilty this week before a U.S. District Judge to a felony offense related to his attempted bombing of a downtown Dallas skyscraper in September of last year.
Security at the cost of privacy
The entire United States polity has been calling for a strengthening of internal security measures. The recent car bomb attacks by a naturalized United States citizen has send shock waves throughout the nation and people have become concerned about the security set up. The officials at the Home Land security department have been forced to [...]
Bridges to Glory
Recently there was a conference in the United State’s centre for national policy where repercussions of the crumbling United States public infrastructure were discussed. The present condition of the infrastructure in the United States is not what it used to be in the not so distant past. If the infrastructure is not in good condition [...]
Public Transportation Safety Tips
The American Public Transportation Association reports that public transit systems in the U.S. and Canada topped more than 12 billion passengers last year.
U.S. and Russia Pact – One Step closer to No Nukes
The United States and Russia are celebrating the closing of Russia’s last weapons-grade plutonium production reactor.
Safety Precautions Issued in Nicaragua during Semana Santa
In Nicaragua, the U.S. Embassy in Managua is issuing a message to American citizens to exercise extra caution over the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday.
Boeing Launches Commercial Security Products at ISC West
This week Boeing unveiled two new versions of its Visual Security Operations Console (VSOC) security management product at the International Security Conference (ISC) and Exposition in Las Vegas.
Amid Security Concerns, Pakistan’s Davis Cup moved to New Zealand
Pakistan was to host the Asia-Oceania zone second-round tie in July, but New Zealand had asked for it to be moved because of security fears.
Study Shows International push for Airport Body Scanners
Most sdults in U.S., Europe, and China say full body scanners should be introduced at airports.
60th Anniversary of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” Program
FBI Director Robert Mueller announces the FBI’s commemoration of its famous “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” program, created 60 years ago.
Singapore Heightens Security over Terrorist Threat
Singapore reportedly raised its security alert and heightened its defenses Friday after receiving information of a terrorist plot to attack vessels off the coast of the city-state in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
Homeland Security
Our nation has been is disarray, ever since the World Trade Center attacks. We have constantly been living in fear of what could happen next, we are in a war that the majority of the nation doesn’t agree with. We are entering a time of change, but that doesn’t change the fact that we are [...]
Homeland Security Training
Anyone who is seriously considering homeland security training will need to think carefully about what educational route they would like to follow. Universities, community colleges, and specialized colleges all offer courses related to this field of study. Training can also be obtained from some employers, through distance or online courses, or through the military. Because [...]