NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: ATF Criticized, Hospital Identity Theft, New Top at Al-Qaeda, and More.

Jun 16, 2011 -Fallout continues over ATF's "Gunwalker"program. A nurse who orders credit cards using patient intake information. A new top at al-Qaeda. And other news.

Morning Security Brief: Lawmakers Discuss Border Issues, DHS Warns Oil Industry, and the Patriot Act Extended

May 23, 2011 -Lawmakers discuss border security issues, DHS issues a warning to the energy industry, and Congress agrees to extend the Patriot Act.

High Death Toll for Americans in Mexico

Apr 28, 2011 -A record number of United States citizens were killed in Mexico last year, according to the State Department.

RAND Says DHS Has No Reliable Estimates for Illegal Immigration

Mar 22, 2011 -Researchers at the RAND Corporation believe they have found four promising methods to estimate the number of illegal immigrants who enter the United States, according to a paper released last week.

"Iron River of Guns" a Myth, STRATFOR Says

Feb 10, 2011 -The belief that the overwhelming majority of firearms used by Mexico's drug cartels come from the United States is a myth, according to the private intelligence firm.

The Trouble with UAVs

Jan 25, 2011 -Software glitches, high costs, and safety concerns have limited the widespread domestic use of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Living Next to a War Zone: How El Paso Stays One of America's Safest Cities

Dec 02, 2010 -The Texas border town of El Paso perpetually ranks as one of America's safest cities despite neighboring one of the most violent and crime-infested places on earth.

December's Issue is Online

Dec 01, 2010 -Articles on how El Paso, Texas, stays safe; security trends; biodefense; security centralization; and responding to a kidnapping round out December's online edition of Security Management

Rep. King to Push Consolidated DHS Oversight

Nov 04, 2010 -Keeping Guantanamo Bay detainees out of the United States and streamlining congressional oversight are among the top priorities of Peter King (R-NY3), the Republican expected to retake the reins of the House Committee on Homeland Security in the new Congress.

Morning Security Brief: Background Investigations, Immigration Stats, Phone Security, and Anti-Counterfeiting Language

Oct 07, 2010 -Federal background investigators' handling of personal data they collect needs better oversight. Immigration enforcement claims are challenged. AT&T reportedly told by government not to buy certain phone equipment from a Chinese company. And draft of anti-counterfeiting agreement no longer has most controversial provisions.
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