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Mexico’s Criminal Insurgency
In sum, this anthology represents some of the best and brightest scholars of today who are writing on the evolving security environment in Mexico and the implications this may hold for the United States. They have greatly enhanced our understanding of crime wars and criminal insurgencies-21st century war and conflict waged by non-state entities- and
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The Projected Al Qaeda Use of Body Cavity Suicide Bombs Against High Value Targets
Dr. Robert J. Bunker has been working for the last few years on assessing the potential use of body cavity bombs (BCB) or body cavity suicide bombs (BCSB) as a variation of suicide bombing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).1 Sadly or on the indications and warning (I&W) side fortunately,
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) Help All Aspects of Law Enforcement
“That doesn’t look right.” The phrase is said or thought by law enforcement officers frequently. Every officer can relate to situations that leave you wondering what you just saw. Besides the obscure and ridiculous incident, there are all types of scenarios that don’t quite fit in the category
Using the “So What?” factor in analysis
I was working as an intelligence analyst for a fusion center early in my intelligence career. During my daily reading I came across a piece of information that not only had a reliable source with great access, but also seemed to provide key intelligence information. I quickly grabbed the report and
Let Loose the Gods of War
Listen bro; you don’t ask to see Santa Muerte unless you are going to buy one. She is the real deal and I could get in trouble. It’s very Catholic here, (Cozumel) and illegal for me to sell it. I’ll show you if you are serious, but it will cost you one way or another in pesos or bad luck. ” This
It’s Time for TSA 2.0: Let General Harding Focus on Operations
What the TSA needs now is a good makeover; hopefully Major General (retired) Robert Harding is going to be the one to bring in the new broom . TSA has languished for years under a cloud of mistakes, errors and just plain carelessness with respect to their public image and their overall effectiveness.
Moore’s Law and Whole Body Imaging: Moving Technology to the Next Level
The news cycles, talking heads and many elected officials seem to be in a bit of a tizzy over the images created Whole Body Imaging (WBI) systems. Current technology produces a de-identified raw data image of the human form with items of concern as they appear. The technology will only be of value, however,
Failed Bomber and the Use of Whole Body Imaging
“Now that the Administration has fully engaged in evaluating the systems failures, which allowed Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a Nigerian Islamic terrorist, to board a US airliner with a bomb concealed in his underwear, I feel compelled to contribute my insight. Based on 33 years flying large transport
Raising Public Awareness in the Fight Against Extremism
It has become customary to fault intelligence and law enforcement agencies regarding security lapses after high profile incidents occur. The next steps after such lapses in security are predictable: Congressional hearings follow, and politicians posture before the public with staged indignation and
Hype, Social Media, and Networked Social Movements
“What good did social media actually do for the people of Iran?” TechCrunch‘s Paul Carr asks. “Despite