District of Columbia Security News (United States)

AllSecure Global is beginning to query its clients and other wealthy individuals and families for its 2012 annual survey on the state of crisis and emergency preparedness for ultra-wealthy and affluent persons and families.

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) program will again be reset. Next Level Solutions will hold a bootcamp starting December 11th to assist candidates to get certified before everything changes. Sign up today!

Due to the growing need of its ultra-wealthy clients to protect themselves from increasingly dangerous crisis and disaster situations, AllSecure Global launches a new service to review and assess its client's crisis and disaster preparedness plans.

Hurricane Irene has the potential to become a devastating storm for the eastern U.S., particularly for Washington, D.C. and New York City. AllSecure Global has launched its Hurricane Response Center and has issued the following food safety advice.

Millicent W. West, Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency for the District of Columbia, discusses disaster planning for businesses and families on The Strategy Sessions Radio Show with Kesi Stribling on May 24.

AllSecure Global responds to increasing demand for its crisis preparedness services from family offices and their wealthy constituents by increasing the size and support levels at AllSecure Global for family offices.

Hidden Conflicts in Kuwaiti Royal Family Threaten to Destabilize Pro-Western Government

MWA Director, Aishah Schwartz to join FOFL demonstration in support of call for Arab League recognition of the Libyan National Transitional Council in Benghazi.

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As the world becomes increasingly more unstable, AllSecure Global surveys the world’s elite and ultra-wealthy on a regional basis to determine their top security and preparedness concerns.

Institute for Peace Budget Cut by Congress: Zero Funding for U.S. Institute of Peace - the only Congressionally mandated and funded institution to develop civilian capacity to perform international conflict management and peace-building gets dropped.

HSPI issues a Commentary that raises crucial questions about the future of counterterrorism in the Arab world in the wake of recent tumultuous events there.

Lost in the current crisis situations in Egypt and Tunisia is the fact that they show the very tenuous stability of many countries today across the globe. Even countries that we think are fairly stable can teeter and fail in a few days time.

The violence and destruction is being done by criminals escaped from prisons, not Egyptian protesters. Mobarak using this to bolster support for and to justify use of deadly force against protesters.

Gold and Silver are great to have but if you can't get to them when a crisis occurs, what good are they to you?

We are often asked by clients and potential clients “how much gold and silver should I have?” Our answer usually surprises them. The bottom-line is that "yes" gold and silver should be a part of your preparedness planning but you can't eat it.

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Announcing the NO MONTHLY FEE Emergency Alert Dialer. No More Monthly Fees EVER!

Attack occurs prior to first major online conference designed to encourage prosecution of obscene hardcore adult pornography

Spy-Ops announces the updated release of security training for teachers, security guards, corporate security and others.

Due to the increased threat of terrorist action against Western and other interests around the world, AllSecure Global has advised its clients to reevaluate their movements and current security protocols.

HSPI will host a roundtable discussion and release a timely primer on an emerging threat to Western states, dramatically evidenced in the recent news of an alleged plot by foreign fighters to stage a number of coordinated "Mumbai-style" attacks.

As the anniversary of one of the greatest catastrophes to hit the United States approaches, AllSecure Global reminds people of the need to prepare for the next crisis before it is too late.

"Baghdad Surprise" - HSPI director Frank Cilluffo and associate director Sharon Cardash issued a Commentary today considering security implications as the U.S. mission in Iraq transitions from combat operations to civilian-led.

Critical Lessons from the Federal Response to the Gulf Oil Spill

Hammami the Jihadist Pop Star—Bridging Worlds: From Mobile to Mogadishu

New version of mobile forensic software includes support for additional phone models

Former FEMA Administrator David Paulison and former White House official Daniel Kaniewski issued a Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) Commentary.

HSPI hosted Dr. Paul Stockton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs, for a Policy & Research Forum titled “Strengthening Unity of Effort: Challenges and New Directions.”

Former Surgeon General of Israel, Dr. Yehuda Danon, offered one of the first briefings to a US audience on “Operation Orange Flame 4”— a recent biopreparedness exercise in Israel.

Drawing a parallel from the failed response to Hurricane Katrina, Daniel Kaniewski and James Carafano point to the need for better coordination of international offers of assistance for the Gulf oil spill response.

Experienced academic professional to direct mobile forensic solutions provider's training division, provide courses in August and October

Gen. Stanley McChrystal is facing possible court-martial this morning by the Commander-in-Chief, President Barack Obama, due to his belittling remarks of many of the President’s top officials. Capt. (Former) Michael Aniton provides legal commentary

Homeland Security Policy Institute to Host Policy & Research Forum: “Countering Bioterrorism: Lessons from 2010 Israeli Exercise, US Perspectives, & International Efforts”

Philip Mudd, delivered incisive remarks on al Qaeda and US responses today at The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI), where Mudd is a Senior Fellow.

Afghan Member of Parliament Daoud Sultanzoy offered striking perspectives at The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) today.

Homeland Security Policy Institute to Host Philip Mudd for “Counterterrorism Perspectives from the CIA and the FBI”

Please join the Homeland Security Policy Institute for an Ambassadors Roundtable Series Event featuring Daoud Sultanzoy.

Homeland Security Policy Institute to Host Policy & Research Forum: “Strengthening Unity of Effort: Challenges and New Directions,” featuring Dr. Paul Stockton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs.

Juveniles are in your news broadcast every evening to the point where many consider those under 18 responsible for a very large share of crime. Those under 18 make up 3 percent of all felony arrests and 6 percent of violent felony arrests.

Two recent items that address budget impacts. One states that only 12 states did not cut correctional budgets in Fiscal Year 2010 and only 20 do not plan correctional reductions in Fiscal Year 2011. See USA Today editorial about justice cuts.

On Monday, The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute welcomed Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer as part of HSPI’s ongoing Ambassadors Roundtable Series on International Collaboration to Combat Terrorism and Insurgencies.

The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute will host an Ambassadors Roundtable featuring Ambassador Gary Doer, Embassy of Canada.

The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) today announced the appointment of its 2010 Senior Fellows class.

The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute hosted a Policy & Research Forum featuring Brigadier-General (ret.) Meir Elran of The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) to discuss civil defense and national resiliency.

Homeland Security Policy Institute to Host Policy & Research Forum: “The Israeli Experience: from Civil Defense to National Resilience.”

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) hosted a Policy & Research Forum examining Americans’ perceptions of the domestic threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Homeland Security Policy Institute to Host Policy & Research Forum: “Improvised Explosive Devices: Perceptions and the Domestic Threat”

The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) released a Commentary on the Moscow subway bombings.