Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Defense and Security Studies
United States Human Trafficking Task Force, Michael A. Palazzi Iv
United States Human Trafficking Task Force, Michael A. Palazzi Iv
Master in Management for Public Safety and Homeland Security Professionals Master's Projects
Human Trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry which is both a domestic and foreign issue for the United States government. The purpose of this paper is to address the issues such as: lack of a centralized task force, lack of funding and an introduction of a new method of investigation which utilizes intelligence to fight human trafficking. The results found through research and interviews with federal agents have shown that a federal task force utilizing federal, state, and local law enforcement along with nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) and government would have a positive, profound effect against human trafficking. It is recommended that …
Natural Disasters: Continued Security In The Aftermath, Victoria Quinones
Natural Disasters: Continued Security In The Aftermath, Victoria Quinones
Master in Management for Public Safety and Homeland Security Professionals Master's Projects
This paper reviews one of the leading threats that the United States faces: natural disasters. As the rate, strength, and cost of damages increases, so too does the vulnerabilities of the country’s security and that of its people’s. This paper highlights several significant points that surround the topic of natural disasters. First, identifying first the importance of such a topic and the threats that natural disasters pose; and, secondly, how to manage those threats. This paper shows the development of a strategic plan that incorporates a multidisciplinary approach, intelligence gathering, and an assessment of the proposed plan. This strategy identifies …