Law Enforcement Archives

The Societal and Economic Dangers of Agroterrorism

Michael (Mike) Nicholls March 12, 2025

While Ireland’s potato blight was destructive to the Irish population, modern agroterror attacks could be designed to hurt a nation’s economy rather than to kill its people. However, positively identifying agroterrorists would be a formidable task.

Elevating Law Enforcement Training Standards

Richard Schoeberl and Anthony (Tony) Mottola February 26, 2025

Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model incorporates “pracademic” professionals and garners trust from practitioners as well as academics. Its integration of theory and practice sets a training standard that can

The Vulnerability of Public Figures: Lessons from UnitedHealthcare

Kole (KC) Campbell February 5, 2025

High-profile business leaders like UnitedHealthcare’s murdered CEO have been at an elevated risk of targeted violence in the past several years. Although such attacks on corporate executives and other public figures are rare, they are targeted. In response, many corporations have increased personal protection for executives, but the permanence of

The Current State of the Opioid Crisis & Other Emerging Threats

John Johnson January 22, 2025

Opioid deaths have surged dramatically since the pandemic. Manufacturers exploit legal loopholes and use precursor chemicals that often evade detection and regulation. These new and growing threats present challenges to public safety that demand innovative solutions and a proactive approach.

A Data-Driven Approach to Police Recruitment and Retention

Glenn Fueston and Michael Breslin December 26, 2024

From the rise of advanced criminal networks and borderless crimes to the persistent hurdles of limited resources, inadequate training, and outdated tools, law enforcement departments navigate an increasingly demanding landscape. Big data and artificial intelligence can help build and maintain this critical public safety workforce.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Weaponized Drones

David Winks, Steve Chill, Frederick Ferrer, Michael J. "Apollo" Lovell, Mike Swearingen and Mary Lasky December 4, 2024

Electricity substations are traditionally only protected by chain link fences and signage warning of the dangers of high voltage. However, this still leaves property vulnerable, especially to weaponized drones attacking from above, a mode of terrorism being used more extensively across the world and at home.

The Nexus Between Major Events and Human Trafficking

Madeline Mann and Lindsey Lane November 27, 2024

Most available data do not support the misconception that large-scale events lead to increased human trafficking. Rather, available evidence underscores a harsh truth: Human trafficking is a pervasive problem every day, not just when large events come to town.

A Violent Surge – Sovereign Citizens vs. Government Authority

Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Richard Schoeberl November 20, 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has classified the Sovereign Citizen movement as a domestic terrorist threat. To prepare law enforcement officials and other public safety agencies for the risks associated with this movement, agencies need to revise policies, procedures, and training to be more effective in handling encounters with extremist

A Look Behind Security Management at Two Iconic Holiday Celebrations

Inés Bebea November 13, 2024

After the conclusion of a large-scale event, the planning for its next iteration starts again. If the public doesn’t notice emergency management’s moving parts during an event, it’s a success.

Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 2: Emergency Management Approaches and Choices

Glen Woodbury October 30, 2024

This is Part 2 of a two-part article that explores the nation-state threat and its implications for the emergency management community regarding the operations, resilience, resourcing, strategies, and policies necessary to better prepare for future events.

Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 1: Challenges and Considerations

Glen Woodbury October 23, 2024

Part 1 of a two-part series explores the nation-state threat and its implications for the emergency management community, regarding the operations, resilience, resourcing, strategies, and policies necessary to better prepare for future events.

Tren de Aragua: From Prison Gang to Transnational Organized Crime Syndicate in the U.S.

Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Dan Scherr October 2, 2024

The United States has never been shielded from transnational organized crime syndicates or transnational street gangs operating in its borders. But these days, extensive and additional technology are needed across federal, state, and local agencies. Moreover, combating these organizations will require better collaboration and coordination among partner agencies as well

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