There are two answers to this question. But, before I share them, I would like to explain the evolution of the mobile application and smart phones to provide some additional background on the issue.
By Dr. David Sloggett
Contributing Writer, Homeland Security Today
Special to In Homeland Security
Of the more than 70 al-Qaida franchises, the Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has been one of the most effective. It was the group behind the development of what became known as the “underwear” bomb and the attempt to deliver bombs to a Synagogue in Chicago using parcels sent by air freight in October 2010.
Tragic events such as the 2014 Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Mo. and the police-involved death of Eric Garner in New York City has spurred debate about whether or not police departments within the U.S. are becoming more militarized. The emphasis seems to be on the word “more,” implying that militarization is somehow a foregone conclusion and the question is how much more militarized they will become. Are these incidents evidence that police are increasingly militarized?
By John Ubaldi
Contributor, In Homeland Security
President Barack Obama released his second national security strategy Friday, which outlines his strategic vision for the final two years of his presidency.
By Brett Daniel Shehadey Special Contributor for In Homeland Security Germany’s Parliament is getting ready to review the NSA…
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
It is estimated that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking throughout the world. Know the signs that someone may be a potential victim and the best way to report your suspicions to law enforcement.
