Fall 2019 THE CENTER FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY MAGAZINE

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Dear Alumni and Friends,

This has been a tremendous year for the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) thanks to our amazing students, staff, alumni, and partners. We all take pride in the accomplishments of our alumni as they apply the lessons they learned in the classroom to improve their agencies and organizations. The concept of homeland defense and security is not static—it is constantly evolving and growing. We believe collaboration across agencies is key to success and will enable us to prepare for future threats at the local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal levels. This fall edition of Watermark contains some great examples of alumni implementing their CHDS education. One of the hot topics this year is border security. Read about how CHDS master’s graduate Monica Mapel is supporting DHS-ICE by uncovering a growing trend of immigrants taking advantage of the system by posing as family units or “faux families.” We also chronicle the work of CHDS master’s alumnus Brigadier General Jeffrey Burkett, Vice Director of Domestic Operations for the National Guard Bureau, as he ensures security on multiple fronts—from the Southern border to CBNRE incidents to cyber-attacks. Another topic that generated a lot of national attention this year is the K-12 School Shooting Database, which was developed by CHDS alumni Desmond O’Neill and David Reidman. Upon recognizing a gap in accurate data about “We believe school shootings, they decided to create a public database of such data. It was collaboration across originally done as a project for the Advanced Thinking in Homeland Security (HSx) program. The K-12 SSDB is now trending nationwide and it’s frequently agencies is the key to referenced by researchers and media reports. It was also the main focus of last success and will enable year’s Alumni Professional Exchange (APEX) special presentation. We have added us to prepare for future a third day to APEX 2020. On the first day we will have short “TED Talk” style presentations from alumni on new ideas and approaches to homeland security. threats at the local, Speaking of HSx, in this edition of Watermark, we reflect on the successful state, tribal, territorial, completion of our innovative pilot program that wrapped up earlier this year. We also delve into some of our other educational programs like the unrivaled and federal levels.” Pacific Executive Leaders Program (PELP) and the expanding Emergence — GLEN WOODBURY Program. Emergence has now produced 96 alumni and is truly gaining momentum. Emergence participants develop and implement change initiatives in their organization. Cohort 1902 had a 75% success rate with their projects. Read about four of those alumni and how their ideas are impacting their agencies and the public. CHDS academic programs are reducing our vulnerability to national security threats and catastrophic events in a multitude of ways, but we would never be able to fit them all into one edition of Watermark. We hope you are inspired by the stories we’ve included and thank you all for supporting our mission and sharing the lessons learned with the homeland defense and security community.

Truly yours,

Glen Woodbury Director, Center for Homeland Defense and Security CONTENTS THIS ISSUE OF WATERMARK Volume 10 • Issue 2 • Fall 2019 02 Regional Alumni Chapters 04 CHDS Alum Represents 9-1-1 Dispatchers in D.C. 06 APEX 2019 in Review 08 CHDS instructor Wins Outstanding Professor Award 10 Protecting the Home Front 12 CHDS Emergence Program Drives Change 13 Emergence Alumna Making a Difference: Interagency Radio Communication 14 Emergence Alumna Making a Difference: Scaling Decontamination Services 15 Emergence Alumna Making a Difference: Sharing Information in the Big Easy 16 Emergence Alumnus Making a Difference: Unified Communication for Effective Change 17 NPS-CHDS Alumna Addresses Faux Families on the Southern Border

Herrmann Hall | Photo by Angi English 20 From Thesis Research to Presidential Policy 22 Applying Emergency Response Techniques Watermark the Alumni Magazine is published semi-annually for the to the Opioid Epidemic alumni of the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS). 24 Homeland Security 2.0; Views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent It’s Not What You Think the official policy or position of the Naval Postgraduate School, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, 26 PELP Speaker Series Addresses FEMA, CHDS, CHDS alumni or faculty, or the U.S. Government. the Future of Cybersecurity 27 HSx Pilot Program Takes Off Watermark is produced by the staff of the Copyright © 2019 by the Center for Homeland Defense and Security 28 Homeland Security Digital Library Center for Homeland Defense and Security All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including 29 Class Notes with support from CHDS alumni, faculty, and staff. photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, Writers: Patrick Kuhl, Marc Pritchard, without the prior written permission from the Center for Homeland 32 APEX 2019 Photo Album Defense and Security. and Dan O’Connor 35 Alumni Photo Album Designer: Will McCarty ON THE COVER 40 Welcome to the CHDS Family All photos are submitted unless otherwise stated. Garrapata Beach, Photo by Bill Shewchuk. For Comments and Story Ideas: 41 Educational Resources Heather Issvoran Director, Strategic Communications Contract Support for the Center for Homeland Defense and Security [email protected], 831.402.4672 (c) Technical Support/Webmaster/Login: [email protected], 831.272.2437 (PST)

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WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 3 Emergency Dispatch Center | Photo courtesy of Unsplash CHDS ALUM REPRESENTS 9-1-1 DISPATCHERS IN D.C. BY PATRICK KUHL

. Jeremy DeMar is an excellent D. JEREMY DEMAR public safety dispatchers face, the stress speaker. Not just because he’s they are put under, and the importance Director of Springfield loud and projects his voice Emergency Communications of their work,” Torres shared. Also in Dclearly, but because he has extensive (SEC) in Massachusetts attendance to introduce the bipartisan experience speaking with the public MA1505/1506 bill were U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna during times of crises as an emergency (CA-17), Donna Shalala (FL-27), Federal dispatcher, firefighter, and emergency Communications Commissioner Jessica medical technician. That’s part of the Rosenworcel, and other leading public reason he was selected to represent fellow safety industry experts. public safety telecommunicators at a press insight, “The types of calls we deal with Named Director in December of 2017, conference introducing the 911 Saves Act. can produce vicarious trauma, secondary DeMar has made a concerted effort to Center for Homeland Defense and stress, and episodes of PTSD. On any position SEC as a leader in public safety Security (CHDS) master’s graduate D. given day, you never know what’s going to strategies. Prior to that, he served as Public Jeremy DeMar, Director of Springfield be on the other end of that phone line.” Safety Emergency Communications Emergency Communications (SEC) To rally support for this zero-cost Supervisor for the Rochester (NY) in Massachusetts, was invited to legislative fix, a press conference was held Emergency Communications Department Washington, D.C. to speak in support at the House Triangle of the United States beginning in 2011. He also has experience of the 911 Saves Act. The Act seeks to Capitol in Washington, DC. The main as a firefighter and EMT. As a dedicated reclassify public safety telecommunicators drivers behind the 911 Saves Act are U.S. public safety professional, DeMar’s as ‘Protective Service Occupations’ in Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35) affiliations include the Department of the Office of Management and Budget and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1). Torres is Homeland Security’s First Responders Standard Occupational Classification. the only former 9-1-1 dispatcher serving Resource Group and SAFECOM program, These occupations are currently in Congress and Fitzpatrick is a former NG9-1-1 Institute, National Emergency classified as administrative or clerical Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Number Association, Massachusetts jobs, which doesn’t accurately represent Special Agent and federal prosecutor. Communications Supervisors Association, the lifesaving work and dedication of “I know first-hand the challenges our and Association of Public Safety these professionals. DeMar shared some Communications Officials. 4 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 with MCSA staff, and she was very interested in the push for reclassification. After deciding to introduce the legislation, she reached out to MCSA and asked if they would be willing to send some representatives to attend the 911 Saves Act press conference in Washington. Also in attendance from the MCSA were Charles Robert Goodwin, Lee Ann Delp, and Erin Weldon Hastings. DeMar added, “It was a great opportunity to go out there and talk with our representatives. Congresswoman DeMar with Congresswoman Torres DeMar speaking at press conference Torres and Congressman Fitzpatrick are both very much committed to seeing this One of his main goals is to establish dispatcher training nationwide. bill move forward.” dispatch systems and technology that The push to reclassify public safety There’s also a direct correlation between benefit residents and first responders. telecommunicators has been supported his master’s thesis research and the 911 The 911 Saves Act aligns perfectly with by the Association of Public-Safety Saves Act. His thesis, Next Generation this goal. “9-1-1 professionals are an Communications Officials (APCO) 9-1-1: Policy Implications of Incident integral part of the public safety process and the National Emergency Number Related Imagery on the Public Safety nationally, and here in Springfield. Association (NENA) for years, but Answering Point, emphasized the evolution The ‘911 Saves Act’ serves to officially it’s finally gaining momentum on a of the public safety telecommunicator recognize the critical services these legislative level thanks to the 911 Saves profession—specifically, the arrival of unsung heroes provide daily to our Act. And, DeMar is excited to be a part incident-related imagery. As the Next citizens and first responders,” said DeMar. of the progressive solution, “Based on Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) system To fully illustrate the demanding the service we’re providing, we’re the first becomes implemented nationally, it will nature of dispatcher responsibilities, line of emergency response. Dispatchers change the way in which 9-1-1 calls are DeMar is also contributing to a survey that are an important link in the chain that processed—allowing callers to send researches the critical stress experienced by connects the public with first responders. images, video, and other media directly dispatchers in public safety and emergency So, for us, the reclassification is an obvious to 9-1-1 dispatchers. “Our profession for communications. The survey incorporates slam dunk. There’s no reason why they the previous fifty-plus years was focused the point of view of dispatchers’ families on listening. And suddenly, we’re going and close friends. It is titled the “911 “The 911 Saves Act serves to to be plunged into this situation where Family Impact Study” and the anonymous officially recognize the critical we are exposed to graphic images or 10-question survey is seeking immediate videos. What is the impact going to family members, spouses and close services these unsung heroes be?” DeMar wondered. Current CHDS friends of current and retired 9-1-1 provide daily to our citizens master’s student, Kevin Haight, Captain of telecommunicators to participate. Statewide Emergency Communications for The purpose of the study is to gain and first responders.” Idaho State Police, is doing similar research greater understanding of what effects — D. JEREMY DEMAR for his thesis. By way of reclassification, the profession may have on the social the Act opens up many different support and psychological aspects of dispatcher shouldn’t be considered a protective mechanisms that law enforcement and fire lives. The survey, launched March 1st, service—especially, with the evolution of service professionals already have access asks participants about the impact technology and the way the program has to. This would help dispatchers dealing their family member’s dispatcher job changed, I don’t think anybody would with critical-incident stress or PTSD, and it has had on interactions with family label the type of work as clerical.” could potentially enhance recruitment and and close friends. Partnering with DeMar first met Congresswoman retention of dispatchers as well. DeMar on the 911 Family Impact Torres through the Massachusetts If we truly want to support the public Study are Elizabeth Belmonte, training Communications Supervisors safety telecommunicators who form a supervisor with Cambridge Emergency Association (MCSA), where he serves critical lifeline between the general public Communications, Anne Camaro, as a regional Vice President, during and first responders, we need to provide assistant director of administration the NENA-sponsored 9-1-1 Goes to them with the resources to perform at the and training for Cambridge Emergency Washington event. The event culminated highest level. DeMar added, “There’s not Communications, and Adam Timm, in a conference that brought together enough dialogue about 9-1-1 dispatchers; founder of The Healthy Dispatcher and professional telecommunicators and we need to continue having these former 9-1-1 operator with Los Angeles national policymakers to discuss discussions to fully understand the side- Police Department. When the study emergency communications issues and effects of stress in this profession. The concludes later this year, the researchers policy challenges facing public safety. At 911 Saves Act goes a long way towards will release results and materials in the conference, Torres was kind enough bridging the gap in resources.” n order to promote workshops and inform to accept a spur-of-the-moment meeting WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 5 APEX 2019 IN REVIEW

NPS President Ann E. Rondeau addresses the attendees

BY PATRICK KUHL Technological Hazards Division, he was responsible for overseeing and enhancing DAY ONE emergency preparedness activities for nuclear and chemical hazards in Opening Remarks coordination with federal, state, local, Day one started with opening remarks tribal, and key private-sector partners. from CHDS Director Glen Woodbury. His association with the Center goes NPS President Admiral (retired) Ann back to 2001 when he served as Deputy Rondeau also spoke to the audience and Director of the Office for Domestic expressed her appreciation for CHDS. Preparedness (ODP). He helped establish the framework for the Center’s mission and shared innovative concepts about how we educate state and local leaders. Jason Lim Mr. Mitchell received a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a major in has been writing a bi-weekly column Finance, from Georgia Southern College for the Korean Times since 2006 and and is a graduate of multiple CHDS has contributed articles to The New programs: Executive Leaders Program York Times, Boston Globe, and The (ELP0701) and Radiological Emergency Washington Post covering various Preparedness (REP1301 and 1502). homeland security topics. Jason is also a CHDS master’s graduate (MA1603/1604). “Reexamining North Korea through a G2 Lens & The Future of Biometrics “Domestic Terrorism 2.0: Glen Woodbury and Andy Mitchell in Aviation Travel” What are the current trends and threats?” Andy Mitchell, 2019 CHDS Jason Lim, Biometrics Capability Manager, TSA/DHS, Seth G. Jones, Ph.D., Harold Brown Chair and Founders Award recipient and Korean Times Columnist Director of the Transnational Threats Project, Andy Mitchell was honored with the CHDS Founder’s As the Transportation Security Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Award at the 2019 Alumni Professional Exchange and Administration’s Biometrics Capability and CHDS Instructor Continuing Education Workshop (APEX). Manager, Jason Lim oversees efforts to design and implement a biometrics In his presentation, Dr. Seth Jones Andy Mitchell has 40 years of public and discussed the evolving threat of domestic private sector experience in homeland solution to ensure passenger safety. Jason is also a professional writer and terrorism. While the traditional security, public safety, and criminal Salafi-Jihadist movement is becoming justice. As FEMA’s Director of the published newspaper columnist. He

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Remembrance of those who recently passed Chris Pope (Acton, Lumpkins, Livingston) In a somber remembrance ceremony, CHDS Association President Chris Pope led the attendees in a moment of silence. Master’s alumnus Stephen Acton was a Lieutenant for District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department. ELP alumnus Donald “Doc” Lumpkins was the CFO for Maryland Emergency Seth G. Jones Management Agency. Ed Livingston was Gloria Chavez one of the founding fathers of CHDS U.S. Immigration and Border Security decentralized and deteriorating and helped fund the Center in the very Gloria Chavez, Chief Patrol Agent, into smaller, loose networks, we’ve beginning when there was no promise El Centro Sector, US CBP experienced a resurgence of homegrown of future funding and hired many of the terrorist threats. His research shows an contractors that are still here today. Henry Rolon, Chief Patrol Agent, increase in far-right extremism within the Spokane Sector, US CBP United States, as well as Europe. “Nanotechnology: Henry Rolon and Gloria Chavez both How it is changing society” drew on their experience as Chief Patrol “Space Security: What are the threats?” Tom Mackin, Ph.D., Professor of Mechanical Agents for Customs and Border Patrol to Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow and Director of the Engineering, California Polytechnic State University at discuss the issue of border security and Aerospace Security Project, Center for Strategic San Luis Obispo, and CHDS Instructor and International Studies (CSIS) how it impacts their assigned regions. Dr. Tom Mackin discussed the role of Todd Harrison addressed the topic of nanotechnology in homeland security PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: space security against the backdrop of during his presentation. Physics at the the newest branch of military: the Space nanoscale occur naturally in nature and K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTING DATABASE Force. While some people may have been man often attempts to replicate the same surprised to learn that space has become properties. Dr. Mackin introduced the This year APEX included a special pre- a contested warfighting domain, Mr. history of nanotech, the reasons why it’s conference session on the topic of school Harrison asserts this has been true for a important, results of nanotech research, shootings. It was the first time CHDS long time. He has researched and assessed and the implications for homeland security. extended the conference to focus on a the threats to space security in an attempt specific topic. to educate and inform public debate on “Leading Through School shootings have become one of the topic. ‘Unexpected’ Threats” the highest profile issues for homeland Linda Scott, Director, Bureau of EMS, Trauma and security practitioners to address. Preparedness, Michigan Department of Health Preparedness, response, recovery, and and Human Services prevention of these incidents spans the tactical to strategic policy levels of police, Michelle Kuzera, Manager, Operations Management fire, EMS, public health, and emergency Section, Emergency Management and Homeland management agencies. Security, Michigan State Police The discussion was led by CHDS Linda Scott and Michelle Kuzera both alumni David Riedman and Desmond tackled the issue of public health threats in O’Neill, who co-founded the K-12 School the form of water quality. Scott, a CHDS Shooting Database as part of a project master’s graduate, helped lead the Michigan for the innovative Advanced Thinking in Department of Health and Human Homeland Security (HSx) program. The Services’ response to the City of Flint water database documents the details of more crisis. Meanwhile, Kuzera responded to than 1,350 school shooting incidents over the water crisis on behalf of the Michigan the past 50 years and has gained national State Police’s Emergency Management and attention since being introduced in Homeland Security Division. September 2018. n

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WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 7 CHDS INSTRUCTOR WINS OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR AWARD BY PATRICK KUHL

n 19 March, Center for our NPS careers at CCMR—thanks, in Homeland Defense and Security part, to the boundless support of the late O(CHDS) Professor Dr. Cristiana Rich Hoffman. She organized executive (Cris) Matei was presented with the courses on campus and overseas and then LCDR David L. Williams Outstanding went and taught in them, so she knows Professor Award. Each quarter, the award a fair bit about educating busy, curious, is bestowed upon a Naval Postgraduate diverse professionals with demanding School (NPS) faculty member who has day jobs and a certain amount of pre- demonstrated the greatest dedication to existing expertise. She looks forward to the learning and intellectual growth of the reciprocal flows of knowledge and students, in-residence and abroad. While learning that go on in such courses.” most people already know Dr. Matei is Matei currently serves as Program a wonderfully-effective instructor and Manager of CCMR’s Intelligence & thesis advisor who speaks multiple foreign Democracy program and Latin America languages, only a few know that she Regional program, in addition to teaching learned to speak one of those languages in at the National Security Affairs (NSA) college, Spanish, by watching television— department. Dr. Matei previously won the specifically Telenovelas (commonly Outstanding Professor Award in 2013 for known as Latin American soap operas). her work with CCMR. The award is certainly well-deserved, In 2015, Dr. Matei was offered a but Dr. Matei humbly deflected credit to position with CHDS where she became a her students and colleagues when speaking thesis advisor and co-taught the Special about the award, “I love working with Topics course with instructors Dr. Carolyn our students because I have learned so Halladay and Lynda Peters. According to much from them. It makes my job feel so Professor Dr. Cristiana (Cris) Matei | Photo courtesy of NPS/CCMR Peters, who is also a CHDS master’s alum much more rewarding and I appreciate (MA1101/1102), Matei has a knack for the relationships we develop.” She is Chris Bellavita, Anders Strindberg, David engaging students in the classroom, “Cris an expert on many relevant homeland Brannan, Greta Marlatt, Jodi Styles, and is an expert in this field and her passion security topics, but her expertise really Erik Dahl. for the topic truly influences our students’ shines when speaking about the role of Before arriving at the Center, Matei approach to it. She has a catalogue of security and intelligence in democratic earned a Ph.D. in War Studies from the knowledge at her fingertips, which she can and non-democratic governance. CHDS King’s College at University of London, seamlessly weave into discussions, and she Senior Lecturer and Master’s program an M.A. in International Security Affairs willingly shares her firsthand experiences Academic Associate, Dr. Carolyn Halladay, from the Naval Postgraduate School, and living in communist Romania. Cris’s supported her qualification for winning a B.S. in Physics (Nuclear Interactions dedication to learning, critical thinking, the Outstanding Professor Award by and Elementary Particles) from the and challenging preconceptions motivates stating, “Cris brings so much to the CHDS University of Bucharest, Romania. Dr. the students to do likewise.” master’s classroom. On the one hand, she Matei has been contributing to the NPS The Special Topics course, American has deep knowledge in her formal fields community since 2003 when she was Government for Homeland Security of expertise—civil-military relations, brought onboard as a foreign national (NS4239), is intel-oriented and the intelligence and intelligence reform, and contractor for the Center for Civil- curricula is right in her wheelhouse. Latin America. On the other hand, she Military Relations (CCMR). She was later Part of the course requires students to remains entirely open to learning new promoted to a Lecturer position where partake in a mock scenario where they things and experimenting with new she would go on to research, publish deal with the fallout of a deconsolidated approaches in her teaching, so she fits right materials, and teach courses on a wide democracy. “Intelligence is often the first in with the best of our faculty.” Previous range of topics including democratization, line of defense against threats to national award winners from CHDS include Glen intelligence and counter-intelligence security, and as a homeland security Woodbury, Carolyn Halladay, Rodrigo theory, and transnational security professional you cannot separate yourself Nieto-Gomez, Nadav Morag, Robert challenges. Dr. Halladay also worked from that intelligence,” Matei added. She Simeral, David Tucker, Richard Bergin, with Matei at CCMR, “We both started also enjoys her role as a thesis advisor

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Dr. Matei receives the award from NPS Foundation CEO Rich Patterson | Photo courtesy of NPS/CCMR Let us know how and the students truly appreciate her network of professionals. One such you are using your assistance. One of the first theses she example is her participation in the CHDS experience advised on was Chris Tubbs’ thesis titled, International Studies Association (ISA) in the real world. “Conditions of Democratic Erosion: where she serves as Program Chair for Has U.S. Democracy Reached a Tipping the Intelligence Studies Section. Dr. Matei We learn from Point?” Tubbs currently serves as Fire will be contributing to the ISA annual Chief of Southern Marin Fire District conference next week in Toronto as a the strategies and and is also an alumnus of the Executive panel chair, discussant, and presenter. policies you are Leaders Program (ELP1302). When Her presentation topic is “Intelligence implementing. asked about Dr. Matei’s influence on Democratization in post-Arab Spring his educational journey, Tubbs praised Tunisia: Challenges and Opportunities,” her ability to provide expert assistance, which she co-authored with NSA faculty “I have long had an interest in the U.S. Jumana Kawar. Browsing the conference IT’S EASY! Constitution and Bill of Rights. Given agenda reveals a handful of other CHDS the current U.S. political environment, participants: Professor Erik Dahl will be Please send your story writing my thesis about our democracy chairing multiple panels at the conference, to Heather Issvoran was a logical choice for me. I was blessed while Professor Anne Clunan and at [email protected] to be connected to Dr. Matei, an expert Senior Lecturer Wade Huntley will be on democracy, early in my thesis process. participating as discussion panelists. I could not have been more fortunate CHDS students and programs also to have partnered with Dr. Matei as benefit from Dr. Matei’s dedication to the one of my thesis advisors. As a student International Journal of Intelligence and What makes navigating the challenging process of Counter Intelligence. The prominent journal us unique is researching and writing a thesis, having has published several of her original articles an advisor who is highly responsive but she has also added to the journal’s how you network throughout the thesis process, and talent pool by inviting scholars and and collaborate. personally invested in your project, is intelligence practitioners from all over the Send us your an amazing gift. Dr. Matei was such an world to contribute their research—some testimonials, advisor and her personal background of whom are CHDS faculty. In addition to promotions and knowledge of democracy played contributing content, Dr. Matei has served a crucial role in my thesis. In addition as a member of the publication’s Editorial and examples. to her professional expertise and her Advisory Board since 2013. personal investment in my thesis, Dr. When asked about the future security Matei is a genuinely gracious and sweet threats our democracy faces, Dr. Matei person who supported this student’s cited the field of cybersecurity as one that process of learning and writing, a gift I am needs to be monitored. The potential for exceedingly grateful for.” increase in nationalism is also something As a world traveler, CHDS students that requires consideration. But overall, benefit greatly from her international “we just need to remain vigilant.” n WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 9 Brigadier General Burkett during a recent survey of the Southwest border PROTECTING THE HOME FRONT BY PATRICK KUHL

s we transition into the second JEFFREY BURKETT Wing, and Joint Task Force levels while half of hurricane season, parts of serving with distinction on multiple Vice Director of Domestic the country are still recovering Operations for the National combat tours. Burkett is currently the Afrom record flooding and devastating Guard Bureau Vice Director of Domestic Operations for tornadoes. Hurricane season unofficially MA0401/0402 the National Guard Bureau and credits runs through November, and the his CHDS education as "invaluable in National Oceanic and Atmospheric what I have been doing since graduating. Administration (NOAA) recently Everything I approach is influenced by warned that “above-normal hurricane having a greater appreciation of the other activity” has been predicted for the throughout the Gulf, Caribbean, and homeland security partners. Applying remainder of hurricane season. Atlantic coastlines prepared to respond to the intellectual rigor honed in Monterey The National Guard plays a crucial natural or manmade disasters, Chemical, to complex problems is a huge benefit to role in preparing for and recovering from Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and what I do today." hurricanes and other major disasters. Explosive (CBRNE) incidents, and even Burkett is responsible for the While we might usually equate the cyber-attacks. planning, coordination, and integration National Guard with recovery operations One of the leaders charged with of National Guard activities relating to on the home front, they are continuously preparing the troops for these diverse domestic operations at the national level. training and preparing to handle a variety missions is Center for Homeland Defense Specifically, he provides supervision of emergency situations. Proper training and Security (CHDS) master’s graduate, of the National Guard Bureau's is a crucial element of the National Jeffrey Burkett. Brigadier General Burkett Coordination Center, Counterdrug Guard’s success. In fact, there are over is an accomplished commander who Program, current and future domestic 5,000 airmen and soldiers positioned has led at the National Guard’s Group, operations planning, joint exercises and

10 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 training, as well as CBRNE support. He delivers extremely high national security also advises senior civilian and military return on investment and enormous leaders at the national and state level on capacity and capability,” Burkett shared. matters related to domestic operations. Back on the home front, Burkett is Burkett was initially commissioned focused on making sure his men and in 1990 through the ROTC of Cadets at women are prepared to activate at a the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State moment’s notice. That means extensive University and spent a decade flying on training and exercises for hundreds of active duty. During this time, he held units spread across the country. The various positions at the squadron and diverse missions they handle accentuates group levels, including commanding the the level of coordination required by Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF). The Burkett’s position. Most units run their PNAF flies nuclear weapons and their own local exercises, manage their own remembering components to military bases around the activation communications process, and those who globe. In 2000, he joined the Air National identify the units to respond to events in Guard, and in 2003 he was selected to every region of the country. That includes served serve at U.S. Northern Command where units whose members may become he spent time in the Canadian-U.S. Bi- victims of disasters themselves too. National Planning Group developing Part of Burkett’s coordination plan it is with great sadness strategic defense policy. Burkett also is guided by principles he developed at we mark the passing of served as a National Guard Advisor, CHDS. “My classmates were an amazing two members of our improving homeland defense programs group that represented a wide range of CHDS community. and coordination. the homeland security Remembered by Homeland enterprise from police “We step in when local law Your CHDS Family. security has always chiefs to FBI agents been an integral enforcement, emergency to FEMA officials to In Memoriam part of Burkett’s responders, and public health firefighters and other responsibilities, but he teams are overwhelmed or need emergency responders.” decided to expand his Collaboration operational knowledge specific forms of support.” and communication of the homeland — JEFFREY BURKETT is a key component security enterprise of emergency by entering the CHDS master’s degree preparedness. While the National Guard program in 2004 (MA0401/0402). He troops are continuously training, they subsequently graduated the following are also establishing local response year. His master’s thesis, titled, “Opening networks for “when” (not “if”) they are Gary Coons the Mexican Door: Continental Defense called upon. Coordinated response to 1972-2019 Cooperation,” focuses on U.S.-Mexican emergencies begins at the local level. ELP1002 security challenges and argues that Local authorities form the first line of a bilateral transnational emergency defense in the case of disasters while Chief of Homeland Security, Indianapolis Department management framework can serve as the National Guard acts as the calvary. of Public Safety the cornerstone of North American “We step in when local law enforcement, defense by incorporating a civil-military emergency responders, and public health partnership. Burkett was honored with teams are overwhelmed or need specific the Philip Zimbardo Award for his forms of support,” echoed Burkett. thesis research. The Philip Zimbardo The last few years have seen a high Award recognizes the student who frequency of natural disasters. The demonstrates the best understanding of National Guard continues to prepare by the psychological aspects of terrorism introducing more robust planning that and whose performance in the master’s anticipates what resources they may need Sunil Dutta program embodies the highest levels and who to contact in every contingency. 1964-2019 of academic achievement. The honor Which, again, speaks to the skills Burkett MA1005/1006 is named after Stanford University honed while at CHDS. “The people you Sergeant, LAPD psychologist and Professor Emeritus meet in the program, and even later as Philip Zimbardo, who also taught an alumnus, are doing things that are at CHDS. “It is simply an amazing extremely important," Burkett said. organization for national and domestic "You can’t put a price on that, especially security. Not only does it connect citizens when you share a passion for our nation’s to the defense of the nation, but it also security." n

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he Emergence Program provides issues. Three Emergence cohorts with constrained medical facilities. Next, Laura an opportunity for homeland 96 total participants have completed Mellem, the Public Engagement Manager security professionals in the early the program; their projects serve as for the New Orleans Office of Homeland Tstages of their careers to experience the exemplars of the possible and four stories Security and Emergency Preparedness transformational education provided outlining such impacts appear in this (NOHSEP), leverages web-based through the long-standing Master of issue of Watermark. technologies to manage special events Arts and Executive Leaders Programs The stories are from Emergence cohort in a city known not only for its parades at the Center for Homeland Defense 1901 and highlight innovative projects and celebrations, but also for the risk and Security (CHDS). The six-month in training, policy, and technology with posed by hurricanes and flooding. Finally, hybrid program, with network-based the collective diversity of solutions William Powell, a Public Affairs Specialist learning and two one-week in-residences representing the broad approaches for the Federal Emergency Management at the Naval Postgraduate School adopted by all Emergence participants. Administration (FEMA) Region III, (NPS), includes an innovation lab for First, Patrol Officer Sara Khah of the discusses his efforts to develop a unified participants to become organizational District of Columbia Metropolitan annual regional strategy document change agents through effective research, Police Department (MPD) addresses with an increased focus on intra- development, communication, and interagency communication challenges regional communication. Additionally, implementation of creative solutions to through improved training and the collective experiences shared by challenges facing their organizations. awareness at the police academy level. each participant within the Emergence Through collaborative work with their Second, Courtney Mayard, the Disaster Program continue to expand on the core home agency, fellow participants, and Program Manager for Medical City concepts surrounding critical thinking, CHDS staff, they generate a holistic Plano, Texas revisits policies surrounding collaboration, and networking inherent to strategy for implementing new emergency decontamination response all CHDS programs and a strength each policies, procedures, systems, and/ and the potential implications for all alumnus delivers to the national homeland or technologies to address identified first responders and smaller, staffing security enterprise. n 12 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 Emergence Alumna Making a Difference INTERAGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATION BY MARC PRITCHARD

ommunication during a crisis SARA KHAH Understanding the propensity for the is challenging within a single overwhelming volume of information Patrol Officer for the District agency; communication between of Columbia Metropolitan passed on the air waves during a crisis Cmultiple agencies is inherently more Police Department (MPD) became exceedingly clear during Khah’s complicated. For Center for Homeland EMERGENCE 1901 second in-residence session. Defense and Security (CHDS) Discussing the communication Emergence 1901 alumna, Patrol Officer challenges stemming from the 2017 Sara Khah of the District of Columbia Las Vegas shooting, Deputy Fire Chief, Metropolitan Police Department John Steinbeck of the Clark County Fire (MPD), improving the communication in-residence session ready to begin her Department (Executive Leaders Program capabilities of first responders across the dedicated efforts towards addressing the 1802 alum), highlighted the need for District during such an event served as challenges associated with inter-agency clear and concise communication during the focal point for her project efforts. communication. Applying the lessons a crisis. With this real-world example, Graduating from the third Emergence from Emergence, Khah prepared and Khah honed her focus on addressing cohort in April 2019, Khah embraced delivered a briefing on the project to the communication challenges to the the organizational change elements Commander Ralph Ennis, Director of training provided within the Academy. developed within the program to the Maurice T. Turner Jr., Metropolitan Specifically, issues surrounding the use research and propose changes to current Police Academy; Captain Andrew White, of encrypted radios and the District’s communication structures and training Deputy Director; Lieutenant Arthur hierarchical communication plan during for incoming MPD officers. Davis, Director of Recruit Training; a large-scale event materialized as the The opportunity to join Emergence and CHDS Master’s alumna, Jessica central themes of her efforts. Through cohort 1901 was one Khah Bress, Director of Continuing Studies. her efforts, the discussions surrounding enthusiastically pursued. After receiving Khah commented, “Developing the skills the modification of Academy training the MPD’s endorsement from over 50 are on-going and highlight the strength internal applications, she recognized of the Emergence program through the the importance of maximizing her time “Communication between development of the participants’ skills at CHDS for the benefit of her agency agencies in a crisis extends to effect significant and meaningful and the greater cadre of District first organizational change. responders. Khah stated, “Following beyond just the technical Summarizing her Emergence my selection to Emergence, I committed challenges…we need to experience Khah commented, “the myself to identifying a gap in MPD… understand our networks… program reinforced and expanded my what were we lacking…what were we desire to identify and resolve problems… missing…these questions drove me to we need to have layers of I learned to never stop asking the ‘what focus on communication.” In her four communication…and it all if’ or ‘why’ type questions that prevent us years in the 4th District with MPD, she from being fully prepared or improving recognized the complexity of inter- starts with training.” current processes and capabilities.” agency communication in the field. — SARA KHAH As she looks towards her future as “Having to bounce between dispatchers a member of the homeland security to coordinate with incoming fire or other required for such a pitch to leadership enterprise, there is a definite desire to first responders produced delays and is a real strength of the Emergence return to CHDS as a master’s student. often resulted in misunderstandings,” program…the meeting was phenomenal Khah noted, “Even though I already Khah commented. With an established and exposed new considerations for have a graduate degree, I am ambitious project focus, Khah approached the the project going forward.” Specifically, and hungry to continue learning…all first of two in-residence sessions with her research and discussions with programs at CHDS are demanding and an eye on developing the requisite skills leadership identified the existence of I am looking forward to accepting that n to move her project from ideation to encrypted communication systems, challenge in the years to come.” implementation. As such, the instruction mostly abandoned due to lack of training delivered within the Emergence on their operation provided to front classroom rapidly transitioned from the line officers, as well as a dedicated academic to a tangible set of tools for communication plan to properly outline effecting organizational change. protocols to avoid communication Khah returned to MPD after the first overload on any singular, joint frequency. WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 13 Emergence Alumna Making a Difference SCALING DECONTAMINATION SERVICES BY MARC PRITCHARD

apidly growing communities often I trauma centers in the area, corporate COURTNEY MAYARD outpace their medical treatment assets from across the nation, as well as Disaster Program Manager capacity; for patients requiring for Medical City Plano, Texas local fire departments. Collecting and Rspecialized care such as decontamination synthesizing all the proposed guidelines, EMERGENCE 1901 from biological or chemical materials Mayard developed a scaled approach to exposure, delays in treatment place the decontamination procedures with utilizing patient and future medical providers at available personnel and beds at each increase risk. Addressing this challenge, facility as the primary drivers. However, Center for Homeland Defense and simply developing the processes and Security (CHDS) Emergence 1901 procedures proved to be only part of the they often defer to the larger facilities or alumna, Courtney Mayard, the Disaster challenge; implementing what Mayard fire departments…however, in a mass Program Manager for Medical City heard termed “an unfunded mandate” casualty event, even these services may Plano, Texas, applied the skills learned provided the next series of challenges. be overwhelmed.” Focused on finding a within the classroom to establish local Discussing the implementation solution to her project, Mayard availed decontamination teams scaled to fit challenges, Mayard touched upon several herself to the opportunity provided the capabilities of north Texas medical themes common in organizational change by Emergence and in the stories and providers. An April 2019 graduate of initiatives, such as reluctance to adopt testimonials of her classmates. “During Emergence, Mayard utilized the lessons of new processes and the limited sense that first week, I listened to the ideas of the classroom, her previous experience as of urgency for addressing the problem those in my cohort…and as I started to an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), within some of the smaller facilities. She formulate an action plan, I utilized many and a little help from a Facebook group stated, “Although I was met with some of their [cohort members] lessons learned discussion to identify this significant gap expected skepticism and hesitancy, I had to develop my strategy for going forward,” in emergency decontamination response incorporate support for implementing Mayard stated. within Medical City Plano (MCP) and the the scaled operations over time to surrounding medical facilities. provide for an easier transition…for every In her role as Disaster Program “With two hazardous material individual that was somewhat negative, Manager, Mayard oversees a 600 bed, Level emergencies in our local hospital I probably had three that thought the I trauma center, two surgical centers, and a within a year, we had to take a look plan was doable.” Increased acceptance small, stand-alone emergency center. Early and incorporation of the training and in her tenure, MCP faced two significant at our policies and procedures… decontamination procedures are producing decontamination emergencies. relying on external support may not increased positive feedback including However, it was not until Mayard some real-world success stories with read through comments on a Facebook be reliable or meet the time critical effective, local decontamination efforts. page for medical professionals discussing needs of the patients.” Additionally, and a secondary effect of her the topic of decontamination that she — COURTNEY MAYARD project, improved communication between recognized both the lack of any scaled organizations and facilities produced other service availability and, more importantly, benefits external to decontamination. The narrowed and focused Emergence the resignation from most members that Mayard commented, “We are much more project, combined with the skills developed such services are untenable with small, open to sharing information and asking in the classroom, allowed Mayard to brief local facilities. Through her personal questions…where we would never ask the MCP Asst. Chief Operating Officer, experience and the collective responses such questions in the past.” MMs. Christina Roscoe, between in- from peers in the field, Mayard zeroed in Throughout Emergence, Mayard residence program sessions. In reflecting on her Emergence project. Addressing absorbed the lessons of the instructors as upon the briefing, Mayard noted, “I current decontamination protocols, well as her classmates. “I truly appreciated think, to a certain extent, my limited Mayard stated, “CDP [Center for Domestic the broad, cross-discipline approach within experience (two-years with MCP) helped Preparedness] provides excellent guidance the classroom...the different perspectives me in the brief…I used what I learned for a Level I trauma center, however, things and stories really helped advance my at Emergence without any preconceived that apply for the Level I trauma center project,” Mayard stated. As such, her notions of the project being doomed for do not apply to the smaller hospitals or ability to capitalize on the experiential failure…call it youthful optimism.” With clinics.” Additionally, she commented, diversity within the classroom continues overwhelming agency support, Mayard “For most small hospitals or facilities, to epitomize the participants within every pursued additional information and the guidelines seemed too daunting and CHDS program. n expertise, coordinating with the five Level 14 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 Emergence Alumna Making a Difference SHARING INFORMATION IN THE BIG EASY BY MARC PRITCHARD

elebrating Mardi Gras in LAURA MELLEM leading up to Fat Tuesday in March Louisiana, and specifically in 2019. “We began coding prior to the first Public Engagement Manager the city of New Orleans, is a way in-residence session and had the basic for the New Orleans Office Cof life; with over 60 parades annually, structure of the website ready… of Homeland Security and it is also a significant contributor to Emergency Preparedness we really fine-tuned the layout and city congestion, traffic and crowd (NOHSEP) interface after the first Emergence control challenges, and concerns for EMERGENCE 1901 session…the benefit of that first those charged with public safety. These [Emergence] session was immeasurable,” concerns drove Center for Homeland Mayor LaToya Cantrell (center pink) Mellem stated. Appreciation and praise Defense and Security (CHDS) Emergence and Laura Mellem (left of the Mayor) from the public and New Orleans city at the 2019 Hero Award Presentation 1901 graduate Laura Mellem, serving as government quickly followed. the Public Engagement Manager for the Between the first and second in- Less than two weeks after the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security residence session of Emergence, Mellem culmination of Mardi Gras festivities, outreach and engagement to address a applied the course instruction to move Mellem and the team of developers pressing need within the city regarding into the next phase of development. received one of the inaugural Hero the impact of special events on the local Reflecting upon her experience she Awards from New Orleans’ Mayor, and visiting public. noted, “Emergence doesn’t just get LaToya Cantrell. Encouraged by the NOHSEP Director, you thinking about a change initiative The recognition provided another Mr. Collin Arnold, Mellem entered to solve a problem, it provides the avenue for creating greater community Emergence cohort 1901 with a focused basic skills of organizational change, awareness for the RouteWise website, project and outcome in mind. “I was an understanding of organizational which received over 40,000 hits in new to the homeland security and structures, tools for pitching projects the first weeks of operation. In a city emergency preparedness environment, to leadership, managing those projects, thriving on tourism, parades, and but I realized the benefit to the public major events within a condensed and first responders if we could develop downtown environment, the expansion a tool for sharing information on the “Special events are of RouteWise is inevitable. “We have various events in the city,” Mellem stated. ingrained into the fabric incorporated text alerts for those signing Beyond the basic thought of creating up for the service and have teamed up to a website to collect and display special of New Orleans; finding a share our data with Waze.com to provide events such as parades and festivals, her way to share information more real-time information to the public conceptual framework focused on the for planning purposes and beyond the RouteWise website,” Mellem inclusion of other significant challenges stated. She continued, “The expansion to the normal flow of people within the in real-time is essential of the system to assist in emergency city such as detours for construction and to minimizing confusion, management and planning is essential the all too common problem associated and we are already looking into how best with flooding. Mellem commented, “In frustration, and congestion to incorporate it during this hurricane my mind, my project seemed well thought in a city reliant upon such season and how to address low income out and ready for production; however, events for its livelihood.” and special needs residents.” the insightful, diverse, and ‘out of the Emergence provided an opportunity box’ feedback provided by my faculty — LAURA MELLEM for Mellem to expand her skill set and and peers at Emergence truly elevated background in community relations to the project.” Continuing, Mellem said, and maybe most importantly, skills for improve homeland security preparedness “My cohort got me thinking about basic dealing with the unknown challenges in New Orleans. She commented, communication within the various city with implementation.” Capitalizing “Without a doubt, the welcoming departments and how I could best collect on the exceptional talents of the New environment and openness of faculty and and synthesize all of the possible inputs Orleans Department of Information participants is something very unique to into the system…the benefits of which Technology and Innovation, and Emergence…although I may have been improved communication between working with the New Orleans Police concerned with my limited experience departments external to this project.” Department, Mellem delivered a beta- in the field before attending, the overall Beyond the conceptual design, Emergence version of the new application entitled experience was extremely collaborative n additionally provided Mellem with tools “RouteWise” (routewise.nola.gov) and conducive with learning.” for turning her idea into a reality. prior to the major Mardi Gras events

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he breadth and complexity inputs…almost a bottom-up approach WILLIAM POWELL surrounding effective throughout our region to understand the Public Affairs Specialist organizational communication for the Federal Emergency objectives, tactics, and measurements to Tconfounds the most knowledgeable actually achieve those goals and, more Management Administration and effective leaders in both small and (FEMA) Region III importantly, to determine what success large, public and private organizations. EMERGENCE 1901 looks like for those goals.” Following Center for Homeland Defense and graduation, Powell returned to Region Security (CHDS) Emergence 1901 III headquarters in Philadelphia, alum William Powell, serving as a Pennsylvania to begin the hard work Public Affairs Specialist for the Federal of creating the first draft of what is take a step back…I may be writing the Emergency Management Administration envisioned to be a unified annual strategy, but the goals were really for our (FEMA) Region III, well understood the strategy document. He commented, stakeholders across the five states and difficulties surrounding communication. “Currently, we are in the writing phase the District of Columbia…I had to be Encompassing the states of Delaware, and anticipate delivering a draft to the innovative in a way that benefits both Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West entire region for review and edits… our audiences and internal programs Virginia, and the District of Columbia, we hope to be live by the end of the and remove any ego associated with my Region III represents a unique and fiscal year.” The annual effort includes involvement in the project. It was about diverse collection of geographic, an increased focus on intra-regional our success as a region.” For Powell, demographic, and cultural areas. With communication to drive the final the first in-residence session was the almost five years of public affairs service product. “Moving forward for future beginning of the project’s transformation. in the organization, Powell viewed iterations, we envision a late-spring Emergence as an opportunity to not only review of goals to determine how our expand his current skill set through the “Creating and disseminating communication strategy can support experiential diversity of each cohort, but goals and metrics embedded in each division’s specific goals, and this also to leverage the instruction provided can only be accomplished with a new in his efforts to create or improve those an annual strategy document in a sense of collaboration across the region,” processes responsible for generating large organization can seem like a Powell stated. region-wide guidance. paper exercise…we need processes Reflecting on his overall Emergence Collaborating with the Director, experience, Powell remarked, “The two External Affairs, Dan Stoneking, and that incorporate all stakeholders in-residence sessions provide distinct the Deputy Regional Administrator, in the creation of tangible goals learning opportunities…while the first Janice Barlow, of FEMA Region III, session focuses on developing the tools Powell arrived at Emergence with a solid that can be measured and a tool associated with ‘big picture’ thinking and framework for modifying the creation for communicating those goals organizational change, the second session of annual organizational strategic effectively.” really brings a focus on their practical goals to deliver a vibrant and rich application and a discussion of the issues dialogue between divisions during their — WILLIAM POWELL in homeland security through our new development and throughout the year lenses acquired in the first session.” to track progress. Powell commented, However, the benefits of Emergence The second Emergence in-residence “We had started working towards a extended beyond the classroom. in April 2019, brought an increased direction similar to my project prior In closing, Powell commented, focus on applying the skills introduced to Emergence…although the basic “The networking opportunities and in February; in doing so, the project structure of the plan remained intact, contacts gained across disciplines and began to infuse the substance and rigor there were significant changes in the jurisdictions are invaluable…I have in outlining the types of goals and operationalization of the concept as a several contacts within the cohort I communication strategies required result of Emergence.” Reflecting upon speak to weekly and I have a much larger to produce a successful launch by the specific changes, Powell continued, group of peers from which I can share September 2019. Powell noted, “We want “I had a vision for the project. However, ideas on new challenges concerning to work with the divisions to get their my first week in Monterey caused me to homeland security.” n 16 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in Nogales, AZ | Photo by Chapin31 on iStock.com NPS-CHDS ALUMNA ADDRESSES FAUX FAMILIES ON THE SOUTHERN BORDER BY PATRICK KUHL

o matter how you consume her thesis titled, “Protecting Those Who MONICA MAPEL news—via television, newspaper, Assistant Special Agent Protect Us: Federal Law Enforcement radio, or online—you have in Charge, HSI Deconfliction.” Her thesis research Nprobably heard reports about immigrants MA1205/1206 focused on federal law enforcement arriving at the southern U.S. border. deconfliction processes within the But in the current climate of politically- United States and proposed solutions charged reporting, it’s becoming that reduce federal law enforcement increasingly difficult to distinguish real inefficiencies while saving lives. In her news from ‘fake news.’ current position, Mapel’s everyday work One particularly concerning news and assigned a later court date. involves reviewing operational plans report indicates that there is a growing As a DHS-ICE Homeland Security for a HIDTA (High Intensity Drug trend of immigrants taking advantage of Investigator, that’s what Center for Trafficking Area) group. “In every single the system by posing as family units. And, Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) ops plan, there is a requirement that a the stats seem to validate these reports of alumna Monica Mapel, Assistant deconfliction should take place. I’m kind what have been termed “faux families.” Special Agent in Charge, is tasked with of a stickler, like most of us, and my guys The number of adult male immigrants investigating. “I am challenged with know that I won’t sign off until I actually accompanied by young children has huge political and social issues and these see the deconfliction occur. I think it’s increased dramatically over the past few needed sound research and execution of critically important that all agencies do months. Is it mere coincidence or are facts to push through for solutions,” she that. ICE always does it and we really they attempting to exploit a loophole summarized. Mapel credits her CHDS believe that safety should always come in the system? As a result of the Flores education as one of the reasons she is before anything that’s case related. settlement, immigrating families with able to investigate this potential shift in Ensuring justice isn’t a competition.” children can only be held in detention for immigration trends with an unbiased While working with Homeland a maximum of 20 days. Due to a backlog approach. Mapel received a Master of Security Investigations (HSI), Mapel of cases and limited capacity of detention Arts in Security Studies from CHDS in has encountered many cases that have centers, these families are often released 2014 (master’s cohort 1205/1206) with potential to affect the social fabric of

WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 17 our nation. Some of her more notable skills necessary to perform her job at the with them that she learned at CHDS. investigations of late include U visa highest level. The combination of Mapel’s “Everyone in the mentor program gets victim fraud and the tractor trailer lifelong experiences and the techniques the CHDS speech from me, I can tell you smuggling case in San Antonio, TX she honed while studying at CHDS make that.” On multiple occasions, Mapel has that resulted in ten deaths. The U visa her a valuable asset to the HS community. reached out to her cohort mates for help process helps law enforcement agencies The main crux of her job is to identify the when she needed a subject matter expert, investigate and prosecute cases of domestic anomalous trends, fill in the gaps, and do and even if a classmate wasn’t the right violence, sexual assault, trafficking of what is necessary to protect the children person, the network of professionals is aliens, and other crimes committed and others who are being preyed upon. able to find the right person. “It is better against immigrants. The entire purpose “Without saying too much because we than any application on your phone. In of the program is to provide temporary need to maintain the integrity of ongoing a time when there are so many ways to citizenship for victims that could be investigations, CHDS led me to find associate and connect with people, there helpful to law enforcement or government something that is now being reported is nothing better than having a fellow officials in the investigation or prosecution on nationally as we attempt to improve CHDS colleague available to help. It’s just of criminal activity. Mapel’s job was to the immigration process and secure our the way we’re brought together and we ensure that the true victims were receiving nation’s borders against people who want feel like a family together. We are very the benefits instead of someone else to exploit the system,” Mapel added. “I supportive of each other. It’s a very unique fraudulently claiming to be a victim or think I would’ve retired a long time ago if brotherhood and sisterhood that’s borne pretending to be the victim. A maximum from the CHDS experience.” of ten thousand U visas are authorized However, when reflecting on her first each year, but she would be the first to tell introduction to CHDS, Mapel described you that she doesn’t do it alone. “It requires it as initially overwhelming. “I was in lots and lots of listening and partnerships front of people who I knew were smarter between all elements of the Department of than me professionally and academically. Homeland Security (DHS).” Strategically The caliber of individuals enrolled in the positioned within U.S. Immigration and program is overwhelming at first. I came Customs Enforcement (ICE), HSI is the from a small farm community with no largest investigative arm of DHS, operating sidewalks and no stop signs; only cows, out of 26 principal field offices nationwide so getting up in front of that group felt and 67 foreign offices in 47 countries. intimidating. But once you overcome that As the Assistant Special Agent in and gain experience proving your point Charge for the San Antonio region, Mapel against people who can actually challenge is constantly looking for vulnerabilities you, it makes you feel so much more Photo Courtesy of iStock in the immigration process, such as the confident and stronger. I joke that you one created or revealed by reported ‘faux it wasn’t for CHDS. Some of my peers left could probably throw me to the wolves families.’ “We have a responsibility all the ten years ago. And the reason is because and I could probably still survive.” And way from Waco, Texas to the southern I felt reinvigorated and given a chance to this is coming from someone who has border of Mexico, and from the Gulf across see what I had and then use it correctly. been on a death-threat list from people to Del Rio, Texas. So we have a really But also because I felt like I owed it to who oppose what ICE and HSI do. big triangle pie wedge of south Texas.” the government to return the favor after Maybe at the time, Mapel didn’t see Mapel has been doing this type of work they provided me with such a wonderful all of the courses as being completely for over 32 years. The first 16 years was in education and experience.” relevant to her job. However, when she Chicago with the former Department of Mapel’s closest colleague from the looks back, “They were all extremely Justice Immigration and Naturalization Center is Robert Hutchinson, Chief of relevant to what I now do on a daily Service (INS) focusing on immigration Police for Broward County Public Schools basis. Even the courses that I felt like I work such as foreign transnational gangs, in Fort Lauderdale, FL (master’s cohort struggled with.” The first such course immigration benefits fraud, human 0903/0904). And Hutchinson has asked was the Research Sequence. To fully trafficking, and terrorism until the split her many times, “Why are you still there understand an issue, you need to know in 2003 when ICE became an entity and at HSI?” But her answer is always the where the information is coming from an agency. Since then, she has been with same: because she found her purpose. and why they may have been motivated HSI at the San Antonio office. “I was The lessons and techniques acquired to act or speak. Mapel cited Dr. David immediately given two field offices in Eagle during her time here have directly led Brannan and Dr. Anders Strindberg as Pass and Del Rio, Texas, which gave me to saving children’s lives. “It was such a being strong influences on her ability a huge firehose approach to customs law, positive experience being in school that it to discern bias—knowing what your and it was a lot to take on at first—but I motivated me to want to pay it forward.” biases are and where they come from. had a very quick learning curve due to my Through a formalized DHS program, “That course was life-changing because previous assignment.” she’s taken on three DHS mentees who everybody realizes you may have come Mapel says her time at CHDS truly are within the homeland security family into this world with certain types of helped sharpen the critical-thinking and she makes sure to share techniques experiences, but understanding what

18 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 “CHDS led me to find something that is now being reported on nationally as we attempt to improve the immigration process and secure our nation’s borders.” — MONICA MAPEL

Photo courtesy of iStock other peoples’ experiences are is very like vulnerabilities or gaps in resources. able to identify some gaps and create a valuable, and especially relevant to what But I did that paper and about two months better process for determining if someone I’m doing today.” after I graduated, I saw an issue that I was is trying to exploit the system. “We always Mapel also points to Dr. Chris Bellavita able to do something about, and I wrote want to make sure that a child is with as having a profound effect on her modus a multi-page whitepaper providing an their parent and that the child isn’t with operandi. Especially when it comes to the assessment of process vulnerabilities.” somebody pretending to be their parent. 3-minute thesis exercise. Although, she Identifying vulnerabilities in the We cannot allow the kids to be used as admits it wasn’t easy at first. Dr. Bellavita’s immigration process is a dynamic job pawns. It’s very concerning, and you can first question to Mapel was, “Why is because the world evolves and migrant imagine the pressure to get that right with crossing the border illegal?” To which movements evolve—but the immigration all the eyes on you and the well-being of she replied, “Because it’s a law.” But he process is like a large, slow ship and it the children in mind. It’s a delicate position wanted to know which law, who created it, doesn’t turn very quickly. “One of the to be in because we are all human and who enforces it, and why?” Mapel knows books I read talked about trim tabs, and we all care for each other.” The delicate that her leadership’s time is at a premium a trim tab is the little thing on a boat that nature of this issue is reminiscent of the (as is her time, too) so she needs to helps it move more efficiently,” Mapel situation that resulted from the tractor deliver information concisely, clearly, and shared. “In my position, I may not be trailer smuggling case a few years ago—in accurately. “I tell my agents to use a 3x5 able to serve as the whole rudder, but by that case, there were many illegal aliens index card to contain all of the pertinent manipulating the trim tab, I can create crammed in the trailer and some escaped info for a briefing because if you can’t fit changes that affect the direction and get before the ambulances arrived. Health all the facts on the limited space, then you to the port faster. I can make a difference and safety are always the priority, so, while don’t know the subject well enough and and turn the entire ship with that little we want to make sure all of the survivors you shouldn’t be briefing anybody.” She’s trim tab.” are not suffering long-term effects from had several agents go on to promote or When it comes to the subject of ‘faux the incident, the storyline of federal law use this technique to brief leadership on families,’ Mapel’s immediate focus in enforcement tracking down people who a situation or incident. “I’ve worked with San Antonio was to locate stakeholders were abused and narrowly avoided death them and practiced with them—to the and establish partnerships where they by heat exhaustion is a delicate situation. point where I think I get more nervous can understand what the numbers and On a wall in her office, Mapel has photos about it than they do.” trends mean, then address it as a team. of the children she’s helped. It serves as Mapel’s thesis advisor, Captain Robert In 2014, less than one percent of males a reminder. Two years ago it was tractor Simeral, also played a role in shaping her apprehended at the border had children trailers and now it’s ‘faux families.’ Next thought process. She took an intel class with them, but in 2019, it’s a staggering year maybe it will be something else. with him and had to write a whitepaper on 50 percent. Another alarming statistic: in “The bottom line is every part of what border patrol in south Texas. “I was so out April, May, and June of 2018, there was an I do every single day, CHDS is woven into of my element. It was eye-opening because, average of 9,500 family units apprehended, the fabric of how I operate, and hopefully as federal agents we normally deal with but the first three months of 2019 saw I’m teaching the folks that I work with, factual things we’ve seen. We’re not used to averages of 29,000 family units per month. and those who come after me, to do the doing papers on things that are projections Mapel and her stakeholders have been same thing,” Mapel reiterated. n

WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 19 FROM THESIS RESEARCH TO PRESIDENTIAL POLICY BY PATRICK KUHL

uin Lucie is a problem solver. It Angeles and yet he received money from H. QUINTON LUCIE may be attributed to his diverse FEMA Attorney Katrina. The suspect never even lived in Qbackground as a scholar, Marine MA1101/1102 Louisiana and it only took a few minutes Corps Judge Advocate, and FEMA to confirm his status with probation attorney. Or, maybe he’s just wired that authorities. Two weeks later, he received way. Regardless of the circumstances, a call from a DHS Inspector General he has an incredible knack for “cutting Agent who said the case ‘kind of rings through the BS.” As a graduate of the a bell.’ At the agent’s suggestion, Quin Center for Homeland Defense and Security pulled up the case in FEMA’s records master’s degree program, his drive to the rank of Captain and received the system and began manually entering understand and address security issues Navy and Marine Corps Achievement addresses from the same street. Before reinforces the point that we must continue Medal for professional achievement while he knew it, they had over 70 fraudulent learning or be doomed to repeat our stationed at Camp Lejeune. In 2006, he claims from 90 different people of over collective mistakes. became an attorney for FEMA, and was $100K! Looking for an outlet to share his Mr. Lucie is also an excellent writer. He immediately deployed to Baton Rouge findings in a larger context, Quin drew on has authored many in-depth articles that on the back end of Hurricane Katrina. “It his experience as a Marine. The Marine take aim at issues afflicting the homeland was interesting—back then we weren’t Corps Gazette is a professional magazine security enterprise. “Professional writing too organized yet and I spent two weeks that provides a platform for Marines to has allowed me to break out of the silos learning to be a public assistance leader share new ideas with peers and senior that separate agencies. It‘s a platform that (because that was the only kind of officials. He surmised, “The closest I can speak not just to the public, but to training they had for me) which included could find to the DHS/FEMA version of your peers and get things jump-started a half-day of FEMA law,” Lucie shared. the Gazette was the Journal of Homeland that may otherwise languish,” he said. “By the next week, Security.” The article, titled “Establishing The impact of his writings are measured a Comprehensive Antifraud Plan for in results, from new Presidential Policy “Professional writing has allowed FEMA,” eventually made its way to Directives, to federal antifraud plans, the DHS Inspector General and other to FEMA’s adoption of the disaster me to break out of the silos that officials who recognized the issue. deductible concept. While some of his separate agencies.” Ultimately, the Florida Fraud Prevention contributions may seem innocuous at Unit became a permanent function and — QUIN LUCIE first glance (e.g., Stafford Act Disaster attached to the FEMA Office of Security. Response Authority for Federal Military I was on my way to Baton Rouge to be a The unit’s Standard Operating Procedure, Forces), his most recent article initially FEMA attorney.” That was the training he which Quin wrote at the request of its sounds quite abrasive: “How FEMA received, but he was doing everything— creator, became the agency directive on Could Lose America’s Next Great War.” whether it was FEMA programs, fraud prevention. However, the Homeland Security Affairs historical preservation, or the Freedom of Nearly a year after seeing the impact journal entry is far from scathing; it’s Information Act (FOIA). of his article on fraud, Quin identified more like a comprehensive summary After completing his six months in another issue that needed to be addressed: of his CHDS research. In the article, Louisiana, Quin returned to FEMA HQ, the growing disconnect between FEMA Quin combines his knowledge of force where he was tasked with reviewing attorneys and the staff they are assigned mobilization and the history of FEMA to over 7,500 DHS Office of Inspector to advise. So, once again he engaged the explore the strategies and programs that General (OIG) reports that were wheels of change by crafting an article are responsible for protecting the United related to Hurricane Katrina. “The that illuminated the problems and States from attack by a peer adversary on vast majority were potentially fraud offered viable solutions. It was published home soil. related,” he recalled. At the end of his in the Journal of Homeland Security, To fully understand the evolution of detail, they were able to locate $11M in and it achieved immediate results. The Quin’s latest article, we have to step back potentially-fraudulent payments and principles he outlined in “The Role of and examine the genesis of his work. prosecute dozens of people who were FEMA Attorneys in the New FEMA and Harold Quinton Lucie (you can call him taking advantage of the system. One Its Renewed Emphasis on Operational Quin) began his career of service as a interesting anecdote involves a person Matters” led to a lasting reorganization of Marine Corps judge advocate. He earned who was on federal probation in Los the way FEMA’s attorneys provide legal

20 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 General for U.S. Northern Command, and presumably the Attorney General or their designee, would lead all federal military and law enforcement efforts. Together the three would provide the President complete unity of command over all federal disaster response efforts rather than the more distributed unity of effort that currently exists among federal agencies. After publication, the thesis permeated across the agency; it was directly turned into a Presidential Policy Directive a couple years ago under the Obama administration—to designate lead federal agencies, in all types of events. “This is a great feather in CHDS’ cap. I couldn’t have done it without the help of Dr. Bellavita and the rest of the staff.” Back to the present, it is easy to see the correlation between Quin’s thesis research Lucie at NPS and his most recent article, “How FEMA Could Lose America’s Next Great War.” services and advice, including the creation Unity of Command for Federal Consequence Quin explained, “When I started my of a legal manual for the Office of Chief Management. When studying the federal master’s thesis almost a decade ago was Counsel, embedding attorneys with their response to major disasters, it was when I first started to come across the basis clients, and providing counsel to each of apparent that higher levels of presidential for my article. That’s how I started to peel FEMA’s ten regions. interest provide a positive impact on back the onion.” In the article, Quin argues With such a wide breadth of experience results. The lack of coordination of federal that our capacity in wartime diminishes within the homeland security field and response efforts, and the inability of the without a strategy to protect the civilian a desire to learn more, Quin decided to President to impose his will to marshal population and defense industrial base, apply for the CHDS master’s program. He federal resources effectively, were major or to mobilize and sustain the nation. The wanted to synthesize his experiences in a problems identified after Hurricanes initial response to his article may have been way that provides a broader interpretation Katrina and Andrew. skeptical, due to the potentially salacious of homeland security issues within DHS “One of the things I learned while title. “As I went down this road beginning a and FEMA. Upon arriving at the Naval working on my thesis is you can practically few years ago, I started with the concept of Postgraduate School campus for his first cut and paste Hurricane Katrina and looking at civil defense before I discovered in-residence session, he immediately felt Hurricane Andrew. I don’t think a lot of much of what I was reading actually welcomed. There’s a lot of similarities people understand that; almost all the supported the closely aligned concept of among folks in the military and folks that issues that you saw with Katrina, you national mobilization,” he explained. Now come to FEMA. You’re dealing with large, also saw with Andrew—many of which the article is gaining momentum within complex problems that can’t be completely related to breakdown in communication. the federal government. “The U.S. Air solved, only mitigated.” It is fascinating when you look at both Force Academy is making it mandatory While trying to figure out what to do of them,” he concluded. The action plans reading for the Military and Strategic his thesis on, Quin had an idea. Hurricane and response programs were very similar, Studies program next year,” Quin added. Katrina was a major flashpoint for FEMA. but they had not effectively incorporated What’s next? After completing the It is the singular event that most people lessons learned from previous disasters, so CHDS program, Quin taught a homeland associate with the agency and Quin was it was plagued by the same issues. Quin’s security course at George Washington there to experience the recovery efforts thesis argues that the most efficient way University for two semesters. “I heavily first-hand. “Professor Bellavita was my for the President to supervise the federal relied on the CHDS materials that are thesis advisor and he’s a national asset. I response to an existential catastrophe is available to us post-graduation. While mean that literally. He has an ability to by delegating authority for operational homeland security is being incorporated push you and make you think two or three consequence management decisions to into more courses and programs at private levels beyond what you’re doing. I can’t a single federal official that would allow institutions, CHDS provides that leading say enough about what he does for the the President and his cabinet to focus on edge to the rest of the enterprise; it really program—and I thought to myself, I can strategic decisions. In his proposed plan, does set the standard. It’s a great nucleus bring that back to my thesis…that was a the FEMA Administrator would lead for all of this other education to occur.” direct result of Katrina.” the portion of the federal operational “CHDS has greatly affected my work So, after much discussion and research, response, formerly known as consequence and will continue to be an integral part of Quin identified a thesis topic to investigate: management, while the Commanding my knowledge-base for years to come.” n

WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 21 APPLYING EMERGENCY RESPONSE TECHNIQUES TO THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC BY PATRICK KUHL he rugged landscape of Snohomish said. It also provided insight on how to JASON BIERMANN County, WA is a testament to the Director, Snohomish County rally other people around change and gain Tpowerful forces of nature. From Department of Emergency consensus for the new process. “A vast the steep banks of Puget Sound in the Management majority of people who feel like ICS is the west to the frozen austere Glacier Peak MA1305/1306 only way forward. And, it’s difficult to get volcano in the east, it is a place that can buy-in from these folks.” play host to a diverse range of natural In addition to the naturally-occurring disasters. Severe weather and seasonal disasters facing Snohomish County, there flooding are the most common hazards, are also plenty of human-driven threats to while earthquakes pose the greatest threat Configuration Theory to the Snohomish homeland security. “We recently opened to public safety. But it was a March 2014 County (WA) Emergency Operations a commercial airport and Boeing is there mudslide near the small community of Center” focused on emergency operations manufacturing planes so we have concerns Oso that brought worldwide attention. center (EOC) organization with the SR530 about industrial espionage. We have had The mudslide, often called the SR530 disaster as the case study. Based on his and continue to have a flow of hazardous disaster, claimed 43 lives, the greatest thesis recommendations, the Snohomish materials through the area, too,” Biermann loss of life to such a hazard in U.S. County DEM updated their EOC doctrine said. Now he’s identified a new type of history. It reshaped a mile-wide swath and training to focus on situational crisis plaguing the Snohomish community. of the Stillaguamish River Valley. It also factors and flexible configurations. “They This one isn’t as obvious to the naked eye; transformed the Snohomish County took those lessons and incorporated and it’s not spurred by flooding, fires, Department of Emergency Management, them, completely changing the way our mudslides, or earthquakes. However, it is fundamentally changing the way it helps Emergency Coordination Center runs. a community-wide problem that affects the community prepare for and respond We used to use a fairly straightforward many people of all genders, ethnicities, and to disaster. Now, five years later, the county ICS (incident command structure) but religions across a wide age-range. is attracting attention as leaders apply the then realized we needed to empower Biermann’s department was asked to Oso mudslide’s hard lessons to another certain positions, allowing them to do coordinate the county’s response to the unfolding disaster – the opioid epidemic. ad-hoc thinking and problem solving by opioid epidemic. In general, Snohomish Jason Biermann was among the handful design. They’re unencumbered from the County only contains about 10% of the of Center for Homeland Defense and standard processes.” state’s population but in recent years, it Security (CHDS) alumni who were tasked Biermann attributes his time at CHDS has accounted for up to 18% of the opioid with responding to the SR530 disaster. as being a major influence on the way he deaths statewide. “People mostly know Biermann is the Snohomish County approaches his job. He has fond memories about our community due to the Oso DEM Director and he knows first-hand of his time in the master’s program. “Very mudslide, but for each of the last several what a disaster looks like. He has been a early in my time here, instructor Chris years we’ve had double the number of firefighter in Texas, an emergency manager Bellavita made an impact on my mode of opioid deaths than we did during that in Wyoming, a soldier in the U.S Army and thinking when I responded to a seemingly disaster,” Biermann said. An estimated Army Reserve, and did his CHDS master’s basic question. He asked if I was from 70,000 people died in the U.S. in 2017 thesis on the collective response to SR530. Seattle and I responded, ‘No, I’m from due to opioids. “Imagine if a hurricane Biermann added, “At the time, I was a Everett.’ Right then he challenged me to or natural disaster or terrorist attack program manager focused on disaster be as definitive about other things in life. resulted in 70,000 deaths,” Biermann recovery and hazard mitigation. But I’ve That was literally the first in-residence and suggested. “And it’s something we’re a part been a firefighter in a large city (Austin, it has stuck with me until now.” Another of, leading the response, using the ECC TX) and spent almost 29 years in the element from CHDS that Biermann and the processes that were adapted to military (Army & Army Reserve) where utilizes frequently is the Strategic Planning fit our group. It’s worked well—most of I started as infantryman then became course (NS4755) taught by instructors the partnering agencies would say they a medic when I came off active duty. I Rodrigo Nieto-Gomez and Nicholas brought structure to the overall epidemic eventually worked my way up to Senior Dew because it exposed him to different process.” The multi-agency group focused Enlisted Advisor to the Commander of business models and varying perceptions, work around seven broad goals then the 654th Regional Support Group. I also leading to some of the innovative changes identified granular objectives. Working deployed to Afghanistan shortly after the Snohomish County DEM has adopted. “It collaboratively, participants have identified war started.” His thesis, titled “Emergence really sparked my interest in organizational 153 different objectives to accomplish in of Organizational Fit: Applying management, change, and structure,” he fighting the opioid epidemic.

22 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 Some of the agencies involved in the SR530 response | Photo courtesy of Snohomish County DEM SAVE Of course, Biermann is not working emergency medical services, law alone. His agency coordinates this work, enforcement, infrastructure, public THE DATE but they’re supported by a number of health, etc.” jurisdiction and agency partners including The overarching theme here is derived those led by CHDS master’s alumni from his time at CHDS: learning to Dave DeMarco (Everett Fire Chief), look at things in novel ways. “We have John DeRousse (Everett Police Captain), doctrine and we have things that guide us, Tom Davis (Lynnwood Police Chief), but we allow for the proverbial thinking and ELP alumna Laurel Nelson (Deputy outside the box, and sometimes that’s just Director of Seattle Office of Emergency understanding what the box looks like. If Management), among others. “We are a you can first define the box, you’ll have a community that can say: over the course of better chance of fixing the problem.” the time since November 2017 until now, A number of agencies involved in collaboratively as a multi-agency group, the opioid response also were part of the we have successfully accomplished 106 SR530 response, but they often worked February of the 153 different objectives we initially the problems separately. By activating the 18-20, 2020 identified” to fight the opioid epidemic, county’s emergency management system Biermann added. That accomplishment and encouraging multiagency collaboration, Monterey, CA is a definitive statement, just like Bellavita leaders are applying disaster response encouraged during his first in-residence structure to the opioid epidemic. People at session. Sharing regular reports, including many agencies combined to define the box, Alumni specific data and details about the work including elected officials, public health being accomplished by agencies, provides experts, human services professionals, Professional critical context about the mission. social workers, sheriff’s deputies, Back in 2009 when the H1N1 flu corrections officers, public works engineers, Exchange pandemic was looming, many emergency paramedics, planners, code enforcers, etc. If management organizations were standing the list people working the opioid epidemic up operations centers and readying for in Snohomish County reads like a directory the flu pandemic that was supposed for local governments, that’s by design. “I APEX 2020 to be on its way. The opioid epidemic don’t know who else is doing it this way— has prompted a different response. although I know there are some…because Alumni Continuing Historically, drug addiction has been on a recent spot on NPR, one of our Education Workshop viewed as a personal problem, the result partners stated that we were the only ones of individual choices. doing it this way, and we got feedback pretty APEX is now “A lot of our work has been quickly from other agencies saying that 3 Days! destigmatizing it,” Biermann said. The they’re doing it, too (Montgomery County For more information data is clear. “This is not just affecting in Ohio, for example),” Biermann said. and to register go to addicts who live under the overpass, The Pacific Northwest is an www.chds.us/c/apex there’s a large portion of people using interconnected place, and it makes sense it in their homes. So, it’s not isolated to to encourage collaboration to tackle a a specific segment of the population— community-wide problem. But it’s more it’s everybody who is being impacted. than just a novel approach because it is Consequently, this puts a strain on truly working. n

WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 23 Photo by Brandi Ibrao on Unsplash HOMELAND SECURITY 2.0; IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK BY DAN O’CONNOR

o, what exactly is homeland is, and one of those definitions is referred DAN O’CONNOR security? The question appears to Division Director, Mission to as a meta hazard. Meta hazards imply be a very straight forward one. In Support Directorate of FEMA some dangerous condition that may take a S2002, the Homeland Security Act was MA1201/1202, ELP0801, generation or decades to reveal themselves. written as a direct response to the attacks HSx1701 These hazards, unbeknownst to us, have a of September 11, 2001. The Homeland self-organized criticality about them and Security Act’s first responsibility was to seemingly, without notice or awareness, prevent another act of terrorism from become present. taking place in the United States. After We are at the cusp of several of these several years, a counter-narrative began meta hazards revealing themselves, to emerge in academia, among policy helpful. One of the more salient articles and we are unprepared for their groups, and throughout government regarding the subject was written by consequences. Our national focus has regarding what homeland security is, and Dr. Christopher Bellavita, a professor been elsewhere. Homelessness is one what it needs to be. of homeland security studies at the of these undiagnosed meta hazards “You’re more likely to die in your Naval Postgraduate School Center for and is beginning to self-organize due bathtub than be killed by a terrorist” and Homeland Defense and Security. It was to complexity, interdependence, and a other meme’s regarding probability and titled, “Changing Homeland Security: variety of other conditions. It is time to likelihood were emerging in a variety of What Is Homeland Security?” re-evaluate what homeland security is. writings, conversations, and published Bellavita posited that there are multiple Homelessness is a homeland security narratives. Those anecdotes were not definitions for what homeland security issue. Amongst the never-ending themes 24 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 in the news cycle, there have been As of this writing, outbreaks of The current trend and pace of people observations and subsequent growing hepatitis A, typhus, typhoid, cholera, crossing the border will soon exceed concerns regarding homelessness and its and bubonic plague have all been one million annually. With this large impact on society. America has always identified. These diseases are all present volume of people introduced into the had some degree of a poverty problem but in a concentrated area known as Skid country comes a higher possibility of not necessarily a homelessness problem. Row in Los Angeles, California. These introduced novel strains of infectious Yes, there were wanderers, vagabonds, are diseases that decimated Europe diseases. Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika transient troupes, tramps, hobos, and centuries ago. These are diseases that were viruses, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and bums that moved across the country by eradicated hundreds of years ago, but are smallpox continue to be an increasing various means seeking work, shelter, and reappearing in Los Angeles in 2019, in concern because of the people making just existing. But this time, it is a vastly the wealthiest country in the world. First their way to the border. different situation. The reported numbers responders in Los Angeles are beginning It doesn’t take much genetic re- fluctuate wildly and are conflated, to report symptoms of these diseases. assortment or recombination (antigenic deflated, or inflated depending on It’s not an isolated phenomenon. shift) of these novel viruses to rapidly political points of view. But homelessness Travel a few hundred miles north from move from person to person, leading may be a pre-incident indicator of Los Angeles, and one will see thousands to multiple outbreaks of disease. A additional crises to come. more homeless and mentally ill people global pandemic, something that There is a confluence of conditions that in San Francisco with similar symptoms, occurs approximately three times per make the homeless situation more than defecating in the streets, which is another century, is inevitable. Pandemics may a nuisance or nagging social anxiety. The known vector of disease promulgation. The be relatively minor, like the H1N1 flu in homelessness issue is also exacerbated volume of untreated waste in water runoff 2009, or catastrophic like the Spanish by a growing lack of affordable housing, is impacting the city and its coastlines. flu pandemic of 1918 that claimed more a transient economy, mental illness Cholera, for example, is a waterborne than one hundred million lives. All it will challenges, an opioid epidemic, drug use disease that kills tens of thousands a year. take is time. in general, and cultural dynamics that It’s also responsible for ravaging New York Homelessness and infectious disease are driving a host of Americans into the City in the 19th century in overcrowded in this context are a far more significant streets (and their vehicles) and creating a and sick communities. homeland security issue than terrorism. set of conditions that will become a full- As previously mentioned, the blown health crisis. “Homeland security must Department of Homeland Security was In his book, The Great Leveler, primarily formed to combat terrorism. author Walter Scheidel points out that aggressively continue to evolve And while there have been increases in historically there is a “Four Horsemen” of beyond just preventing terrorism.” homegrown terrorism and terrorists, leveling that has repeatedly destroyed the state-sponsored and independent acts of — DAN O’CONNOR fortunes of many countries and “leveled” terrorism are still very infrequent. society; mass-mobilization warfare, Current conversations regarding the transformative revolutions, state collapse, Travel another several hundred miles economy, the national debt, shifting and catastrophic plagues. Keep the last north to Portland, Oregon and further demography, and opportunity are all one in mind as we progress. It is essential north to Seattle, Washington and it is rooted in the premise that government to recognize not the symptom and its more of the same. Public health officials has specific roles and responsibilities politics, but the cause and its strategic issued an advisory regarding outbreaks to its citizens. We have dangerous and impact on the United States. of shigella, a highly contagious diarrheal critical situations within our borders and Recently, a flurry of news stories illness, and Bartonella Quintana, an at our borders, some of which are more began hitting the newswire regarding the infection known as “trench fever” when urgent than external situations beyond emerging crisis in Los Angeles. One of it spread among World War I soldiers. It our borders. Homelessness is one such the most dramatic stories on a cable news is not just on the West Coast. Hundreds critical situation. network featured Dr. Drew Pinsky. of thousands of people; many who are If we do not tend to this situation now, Pinsky, who is commonly known as convicts, overwhelmingly jobless, and a tipping point will emerge. Our failure Dr. Drew, is an American celebrity doctor chronically homeless, are unwittingly to be realistic in solving the problem will who is an internist, addiction medicine providing opportunities for diseases create real and lasting consequences. specialist, and media personality. Pinsky that were eradicated hundreds of years While not everything that can happen said, “We have a complete breakdown ago to re-emerge across the nation. This does happen, it is not unreasonable to of the basic needs of civilization in Los reemergence of catastrophic diseases is a expect our government to address and Angeles right now.” Further examination far greater threat to our “security” than solve issues mainly of their own doing. of the claim netted facts that appeared to bad actors pontificating in dank caves Homeland security must aggressively support Pinsky’s assertion. Shortly after about how to destroy the Great Satan. continue to evolve beyond just that, multiple varieties of the story began to Add to the disease incubator the preventing terrorism. So, is disease and populate all aspects of media. Stories from emerging and persistent detainment homelessness a homeland security issue? up and down the West Coast are sharing and arrest of hundreds of thousands of It depends on who’s talking, who’s asking, the theme of civilization dissolution. undocumented or illegal immigrants. and who’s listening. n

WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 25 PELP SPEAKER SERIES ADDRESSES THE FUTURE OF CYBERSECURITY BY PATRICK KUHL t’s not easy to anticipate which cybersecurity challenges we will encounter in the future. If it were easy, Iwe would already have knowledge about the ways in which cyber criminals will take advantage of potential vulnerabilities. However, in the war against cyber-crime, our battlefield is constantly changing and evolving. As technology grows at an exponential rate, it is difficult enough to visualize where the battles will be fought; much less envision how we will succeed in thwarting future cybersecurity threats. CHDS Executive Ed Program brings the learning to you! Group photo from the State of Hawaii Senior Elected Leaders Seminar that included Governor David Ige, Mayors Harry Kim and Micheal Victorino, FEMA Region IX Administrator Bob Fenton, and General Joe Logan, TAG for the State of Hawaii. The next Pacific Executive Leaders Program (PELP) Speaker Series offered “There are many excellent discussions, 2025 project to CHDS students at the by the Center for Homeland Defense and projects, and presentations about the Cyber Curriculum Forum in May. The Security (CHDS) will attempt to decipher current environment of cybersecurity, but overarching goal of that forum was to some of the unknown challenges that lie there are not many that focus on the future integrate knowledge of trending cyber ahead for our cyber-based infrastructure. effects,” said Fukutomi. The future-looking threats into course curriculum. The PELP’s Speaker Series is an excellent scenarios tell logical stories about how Cyber Curriculum Forum was hosted opportunity to bring together participants forces of change from a variety of sources— by the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) who may otherwise be located across the including technology, economics, human in Arlington, VA. Some of the other various Pacific islands. “We bring together behavior, corporate strategy, government topics included “Threat Environment industry with emergency managers to have policy, natural phenomena, and social and and National Policy” by Tom Bossert a collaborative dialogue,” summarized ethical dimensions—could overlap and (National Security Analyst for ABC David Fukutomi, Deputy Associate combine to create a cybersecurity landscape News), and “Legal Considerations” by Director of NPS-CHDS Executive in 2025 that is meaningfully different from Paul Rosenzweig (Founder of Red Branch Education Program. what we face today. These future challenges Consulting). It’s important to have these Leading the way through this involve a broader set of actors, have higher types of discussions because the topics facilitated workshop is Executive Leaders stakes, reside on different technological could eventually become the foundation Program (ELP) alumnus, David Kaufman platforms, and appeal to human values in that enables CHDS to engage and inform (ELP0601). Kaufman is the Vice President unique ways. The scenarios are not literal the nation’s homeland security leaders on and Director of Safety and Security at predictions, but elements from each of cyber-related issues. CNA. Kaufman has also served as a thesis these scenarios are likely to be a part of Some of the past PELP Speaker advisor for CHDS master’s students. The the future cybersecurity landscape. The Series events have included CHDS project is called “Cybersecurity Futures forward-looking project correlates well master’s graduates Jason Lim on the 2025” and represents a partnership with the PELP program because the unique topic of understanding North Korea as a between UC Berkeley’s Center for Long- geography of the Pacific often requires strategic threat and David Gomez on the term Cybersecurity (CLTC), CNA’s alternative processes or approaches. “In vulnerability of populations affected by Institute for Public Research (CNA), and the Pacific, many people are culturally rising sea levels in the future. Fukutomi the World Economic Forum’s Global accustomed to living in the moment. But shared, “Under the PELP umbrella, we’ve Centre for Cybersecurity (C4C). By operationally, they have to think ahead focused on topics specific to FEMA Region employing a long-term framework, the even more than on the mainland. This IX. For example, recovery of impacted project examines cybersecurity challenges is due to the sheer distance and lack of shipping ports after a disaster is crucial for we may face in the distant future. Through resources. So, in order to prepare for emergency operations in the Pacific.” a series of cybersecurity scenarios, disasters here, you need to look even By understanding different perspectives this workshop helps decision-makers further ahead,” Fukutomi reiterated. and approaches that governments, agencies, anticipate how cybersecurity challenges As the next Speaker Series presenter, and societies around the world have about will evolve and understand how peers in Kaufman embodies the type of insightful emerging cyber challenges, we can help each different parts of the world think about presenters that PELP brings in. Kaufman other better prepare for a rapidly changing those challenges. also introduced the Cybersecurity Futures technology security environment. n

26 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 HSX PILOT PROGRAM TAKES OFF BY MARC PRITCHARD he Advanced Thinking in Argonne National Laboratory recommendations, 60 individuals received Homeland Security (HSx) pilot (ANL), a federally funded research and invitations to apply representing a mix of program, conducted from July development center (FFRDC), received a MA and ELP alumni. From the pool of 60 T07, 2017 through January 18, 2019, at the program development contract to assist invitees, 30 submitted applications with 19 Center for Homeland Defense and Security in the process to include facilitating a selected for cohort HSx1701. (CHDS) at the Naval Postgraduate School focus group with selected CHDS alumni The six in-residence sessions included (NPS), focused on how best to prepare to determine interest in such an offering ideation discussions lead by industry- for future, unknown grand challenges and a tool for identifying the qualities leading innovators and proponents of facing the nation in regards to homeland of potential HSx students. The focus rapid prototyping, such as Tom Chi. As security. HSx provided an opportunity to group with CHDS faculty and staff, ANL such, a primary HSx outcome centered combine education and ideation through personnel, and select CHDS alumni on participant driven projects. Of note, lectures and discussions delivered by occurred in January 2017. The subsequent the K-12 School Shooting Database participant selected subject matter recommendations for content and produced a filtered, deconflicted, and experts, and through the development curriculum, program length and delivery cross-referenced database of more than of innovative projects targeting solutions model, instructor/lecturer selection, and 1,360 K-12 school shootings from 1970 to to current and future homeland security student identification and application present, and gained national recognition issues. Three desired outcomes framed process evolved from the collective inputs as a definitive source of reliable data for the program’s construction: (a) support of the group. future research into the underlying causal the acceleration of participants to be The application and selection process factors and true nature of the school extraordinary change leaders; (b) advance emerged from the focus group and included shooting problems facing the nation. the homeland defense body of knowledge three key elements: (a) an internal selection HSx offered an opportunity to explore to identify new frameworks and cognitive process to identify targeted applicants; the realm of ideation and innovation abilities; and (c) test and apply newly (b) development of an application; and with the exceptional alumni of CHDS created skills through the development of (c) creating a scoring and final selection programs serving as both the designers of entrepreneurial initiatives. Collectively, process. The internal selection process for the experiment and the experiment itself. these pillars, serving as the foundation identifying potential applicants started Lessons learned will merge with existing for HSx, provided the overarching with discussions with the focus group offerings under the CHDS purview philosophy guiding the construction and attendees and separate, CHDS faculty to add new levels of complex learning execution of HSx. group meetings. A key element of the and thinking. As with all programs, The targeted HSx outcomes built applicant selection was the individual’s future iterations of HSx are funding and upon the success of the CHDS Master potential for success in a fluid and dynamic necessity reliant. However, the benefit of of Arts (MA) degree program, with its ideation and innovation environment as ideation and innovation in this critical 18-month, six-quarter, blended-learning well as their potential benefit to the cohort sector is infinitely clear and unbounded (seven in-residence (IR) sessions) (i.e., teamwork, work ethic, collaborative outside of our traditional approaches to curriculum, and the Executive Leaders approach, etc.). Based upon the combined educational deliveries. n Program (ELP), comprising a one-year, certificate program with four, one-week IR sessions. Faculty understanding of the learning and critical thinking skills developed within the MA and ELP programs provided an anchor for the three pillars of HSx. From the earliest iterations and conceptual designs, the role of HSx students extended beyond simply being the recipients of the education; they would be integral in shaping the program during execution. As such, HSx provided an ideal platform for examining the transformative evolution of homeland security education and ideation with the students serving as the designers of the experiment as well as the subjects of the experiment. HSx Graduation in the Tower Room of Herrmann Hall WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 27 CHDS Featured Resource HOMELAND SECURITY DIGITAL LIBRARY BY PATRICK KUHL

he mission! The Homeland library of documents and resources, SIGN UP FOR ALERTS, Security Digital Library (HSDL) the HSDL is serving a key role in CRITICAL RELEASES, is the nation’s premiere collection strengthening national security through NEWSLETTERS AND Tof resources for homeland security collaboration across local, state, tribal, SUBSCRIPTIONS professionals and researchers. If you’re territorial, and federal agencies. Get information you are interested looking for documents that address Spread the word! Anyone may access in emailed directly to you. homeland security policy, strategy, or the HSDL Public Collection without ASK A LIBRARIAN organizational management, then you’ve registering for an account. To access Request tailored information come to the right place! More than the Full Collection of documents, you 53,000 registered users access HSDL must register for an account and have an www.hsdl.org resources to support their analyses, association with the military, government, inform decision-making, and strengthen homeland security education, or critical HSDL academic research. infrastructure protection. In addition to Something for everyone! All the individual user access, your agency can resources are curated by a team of request organization-wide access. This librarians and content analysts who makes it even easier for your colleagues to specialize in homeland defense and utilize the HSDL. More than 790 different security issues. These resources cover organizations have been granted access— a wide breadth of topics that are both from military installations to government SECURING THE HOMELAND THROUGH timely in nature and relevant to current agencies to private research institutions THE POWER OF INFORMATION issues. By collecting and sharing an entire and public universities.

HSDL TIMELINE NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS MOST POPULAR AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN 2019 • Public Collection: 107,100 • Homeland Security Timeline Page • Private Collection for Registered • On the Homefront blog Users: additional 75,700 • Critical Releases in Homeland Security • Total Resources: 182,800 • NPS Master’s Theses MOST FREQUENTLY USED • Featured Topics DOCUMENTS IN 2019 • Special Collections • Pla nning and Managing Security for • Research Tools Major Special Events: Guidelines for Law Enforcement LIST OF FEATURED TOPICS • Arizona Border Wall Case Study • Active Shooters • Border Security • Civil Rights Issues and Arab Americans in Wisconsin Post September 11 • Climate Change • Cybersecurity • The Consequences of Money • Domestic Terrorism Laundering and Financial Crime • Electronic Surveillance • How to Read a Mexican Voter Card • Fusion Centers • Legal Guide for Commanders • Hurricane Resilience • Terrorism Remains a Global Issue • Infrastructure Protection • Route 91 Harvest Festival in • Maritime Domain Las Vegas, Nevada - • Social Media Use in Emergencies One of the most popular HSDL resources is the timeline feature. After Action Report • School Shootings It can be customized for a wide variety of homeland security topics. • Information Security Program • Unmanned Systems This timeline example focuses on Active Shooter incidents. • Wildfire Mitigation

28 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 CLASS NOTES Updates from your colleagues since the last edition of Watermark.

MA0703/0704 MA0905/0906 Raymond Gretz has been appointed MASTER’S DEGREE Tony Russell, the Superintendent of Lt. Col (ret.) Noel Lipana was a featured to the Washington D.C. Police and PROGRAM (MA) FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness speaker at Mental Health Matters Day annual Firefighter’s Retirement and Relief Board. MA0302/0303 (CDP) in Anniston, AL, contributed to conference on May 22 in Sacramento, CA. Otis McGregor published a new book an article published by the Journal of MA1105/1106 titled, Enable Your Team’s Success: Emergency Management (JEM), titled “The DHS Program Analyst Amanda Bogard has James Prokop was recognized for his Succeed in Life and Business With a Strong Evolution of Response and Management been selected to participate in the DHS dedicated service to the TSA mission Team that is now available on Amazon. Training at the FEMA Center for Domestic Joint Mission Fellows Program. during a recent retirement ceremony. He Preparedness.” Mr. Russell also recently has accepted a position as Vice President MA0401/0402 signed and released the CDP 2019-2023 Steven Sund was selected to be the at Dynamic Security Concepts, Inc. (DSCI). Susan Reinertson left Amtrak for an Strategic Plan outlining the forward- next Chief of Police for the United States opportunity to be the head of global crisis thinking, future focus of the 1st responder Capitol Police. Building on her CHDS research to improve management for Stripe, based out of San training center in Anniston. Foodborne Outbreak Communications, Francisco. [also ELP1502] Robert Cannon is now the Florida Highway Michele Samarya-Timm presented Jonathan Lines presented at the annual Patrol Public Affairs Officer for Troop A, at the National Environmental Health MA0501/0502 meeting of the International Police which covers the Florida Panhandle. Association (NEHA) Annual Education Mark Landahl retired from the Frederick Executive Symposium in Belgrade, Serbia Conference on Federal Foodborne Outbreak MA1001/1002 County Sheriff’s Office to become the on the topic of collaboration between Communications. Jasie Logsdon started a new position Emergency Manager for the City of Operation Underground Railroad and as Program Manager of the Healthcare Rockville, MD. Washington State Patrol. MA1201/1202 Preparedness Program at Kentucky Mike Dayton accepted a new position Department for Public Health. MA0601/0602 MA0803/0804 as Consultant for the California State John Paczkowski and former CHDS Jennifer Harper was appointed Director of Assembly Committee on Governmental James Madia was promoted to Business Director, Paul Stockton, contributed to a New Hampshire Homeland Security and Organization. Operations Manager at Southern California report published by Auburn University Emergency Management, becoming the Edison (SCE). Madia was also inducted to Center for Cyber and Homeland Security first female to achieve the title. MA1203/1204 the Network of Schools of Public Policy, (CCHS). The report, titled “Strengthening [also FCLP1002] Chris Christopoulos, Jr. has been Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) Defense Mission Assurance Against appointed as International Director for the Global Honors Society for Public Affairs Emerging Threats,” is based on the MA0805/0806 New England Division of the International & Administration at USC. Madia is now a results of a CHDS policy forum that Alex Vargas is now the Deputy Director at Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). NASPAA scholar. Paczkowski and Stockton helped the LAPD Joint Regional Intelligence Center. organize in March. Tom Monahan, Program Manager at the Michael Brody received a term MA0901/0902 FEMA Office of Counterterrorism and Security appointment with DHS to serve as Rodney Liberato accepted a new position Deputy Chief of Amtrak Police Department, Preparedness, contributed a chapter to a Professor at the National Defense as Program Manager at Aviation Training Lisa Ann Shahade, has been appointed to a book on terrorism, titled Terrorism in University and its College of Information Consulting. the TSA Surface Transportation Security America, that was recently rated among the and Cybersecurity. Advisory Committee. 10 Best New Criminology Books. MA0701/0702 MA1005/1006 was appointed to the Kern MA1205/1206 The City of East Point, GA held a ground- Ross Elliott Greg Bernard served on a panel of Edward Pearson was appointed by breaking ceremony for the new Chief Valley Healthcare District (KVHD) Board government agents and scientists at Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to Rosemary Roberts Cloud Fire Station of Directors. Comic-Con to discuss the way apocalyptic be the Homeland Security Commissioner in March. The new station honors Fire catastrophes are portrayed in science for the District of Columbia. Chief Rosemary Roberts Cloud who made MA0903/0904 fiction novels and movies. [also HSx1701] history in 2002 as the first Black Female Captain Rob McLellan was honored at Fire Chief. a retirement ceremony on 3 May by MA1101/1102 MA1301/1302 the USCG Eighth Coast Guard District in FBI Supervisory Special Agent Stephanie At the Axon Accelerate Conference, Jay Emler is now Deputy Attorney General Mobile, AL. Captain McLellan retired after Yanta, provided the plenary keynote, Sylvia Moir, Chief of the Tempe Police & Chief Information Security Officer for the 27 years of dedicated service to the U.S. entitled “Building Unity of Effort” at Department (AZ), received the RISE Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Coast Guard Sector Mobile. the 21st Annual FEMA Higher Education award for her work with officers and Program Symposium in Emmitsburg, MD. stress relief techniques. Leeanna Mims started a new position as Tracy Frazzano has been named the Chief Health and Safety Regional Liaison for the of Police for Marco Island, FL. Samantha Phillips is now director of the Florida State Fire Marshal. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 29 CLASS NOTES MA1303/1304 Jessica Bress is being promoted to MA1705/1706 ELP0701 Angi English has been appointed Chief Deputy Director of Metropolitan Police Paul Jara, Arkansas National Guard, In honor of Women’s History Month, of Staff for the New Mexico Department Department’s Police Academy. was promoted to the rank of Colonel Kris Eide was recognized as Today’s of Homeland Security and Emergency on 5 April at Kordsmeier Hall in Camp Notable DPS Woman, thanks in part to her Management. [also HSx1701] Eric Greening started a new position as Robinson, AR. He has also accepted a time serving as Minnesota’s Homeland Assistant Chief, Patrol Operations Bureau new position as Director of Staff with Security and Emergency Management MA1401/1402 at Seattle Police Department. Arkansas Air National Guard. (HSEM) Director from 2005-2015. Randy DeGering was named NORAD Civilian of the Year based on the air Jared Goff, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Stephen Felty has been promoted to Daniel Alexander is starting a new defense radar testing and hypersonic glide Department, has been selected to serve as Assistant Federal Security Director - position as Deputy Assistant Administrator, vehicle work he performed during 2018. Captain II in the Fire & Hazardous Materials Generalist at Transportation Security Field Operations Directorate at FEMA Office DeGering was awarded the Joint Service Investigations Section. This section has Administration (TSA). of Response and Recovery. Commendation Medal and Commander’s numerous specialties, including an arson Coin from 4-star NORAD Commander, K-9, UAVs, FARO 3-D imaging technology, Kevin Peters helped deliver a seminar on ELP0702 General Terrence O’Shaughnessy. and more. the topic of “Civil-Military Relations: Roles Michael Brown, Assistant Director of DHS and Missions of the Security Sector in a Office for Targeted Violence & Terrorism MA1403/1404 Jason Reardon was recently promoted Changing Security Environment” at the Prevention, and David Gersten, Director Eric Saylors was recently promoted to to Captain and is now serving as the National Academy for Political and Strategic of DHS Office for Targeted Violence Battalion Chief at the Sacramento City Fire Commander at the San Jose California Studies (ANEPE) in Santiago, Chile. & Terrorism Prevention, were invited Department. Highway Patrol office. to attend the Global Internet Forum MA1801/1802 to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), held at Karrie Jefferson, a Senior Privacy Craig Schwartz was officially confirmed Emily McLoughlin has accepted a Facebook headquarters. The GIFCT is an Specialist at CISA, is now serving as as the new Chief of Police for the City of new position as Program Manager, opportunity for tech sector companies to Director of Cyber Engagement at the U.S. Pacific, WA. Emergency Preparedness (Public Safety engage with government (foreign & U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Communications and Emergency officials) to discuss intersections between MA1605/1606 Management) at Arlington County, VA. public policy and technology. [also MA1405/1406 Senior Deputy Attorney General of Nevada MA0905/0906 and HSx1701] Gregg Favre has been commissioned Samantha Ladich was named Office of the Kenneth Pravetz was promoted to Deputy as an intelligence officer in the US Navy Attorney General Advocate of the Month Chief of Services for the Virginia Beach Fire ELP0801 Reserves. Favre was also recntly selected as for March 2018, awarded by the Nevada Department. Deanne Criswell was named Chief of Staff and Senior Strategist for the AG, Aaron Ford. Commissioner of New York City Emergency Centene Corporation, where he is responsible MA1805/1806 Management. [also MA1003/1004] for physical, technical, and cybersecurity MA1701/1702 Justin Luna was officially appointed Chief initiatives, as well as emergency and risk Michael Day was promoted to Deputy of the Division of Emergency Management ELP0802 management strategy. Director of Security and Emergency for the Nevada Department of Public Safety. Laurence Raine is now working for the Management Programs for California Executive Office of the President (EOP) in Ron Lendvay retired from Jacksonville Department of Water Resources. MA1901/1902 the Office of National Drug Control Policy Sheriff’s Office and has accepted a position William Werner, an Intelligence Analyst (ONDCP). with JAXPORT as the Director of Public Anthony Carter was promoted to for Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Safety and Security. Deputy Inspector at New York City Police Department, received the International Laurence Raine is now on detail to Department. Association of Law Enforcement Planners the White House, working in both the MA1505/1506 (IALEP) 2019 Arthur J. Barnett Planner of National Cocaine Coordination Group Tracy Avelar was promoted from Captain Wayne Dumais is now the Deputy the Year Award of Merit. and the National Opioids and Synthetics to Chief of Police at Foster City Police Director of the Office of Test & Evaluation Coordination Group. Department in CA. at Immigration and Border Security MA1903/1904 Programs. Emma Krichinsky recently received ELP0902 MA1601/1602 the Refugee, Asylum and International Brock Long accepted a new position In a unanimous vote, Jackie White was Elizabeth Barkley was recently promoted Operations (RAIO) Associate Director’s as Executive Chairman with Hagerty confirmed as secretary of the Department to Chief of California Highway Patrol Award for Employee of the Year. Consulting. of Homeland Security and Emergency Northern Division. Management for New Mexico. And, BTW, EXECUTIVE LEADERS ELP1101 Jackie White recently got married and is MA1703/1704 PROGRAM (ELP) Rich Hildreth has resigned from his now known as Jackie Lindsey. Robert Vasquez, Deputy Chief of Santa Fe position with FEMA to become the Police Department, is going to teach a new ELP0601 Emergency Management Program Homeland Security course at New Mexico Edward Reiskin is starting a new Coordinator for Texas Parks and Highlands University. position as Assistant City Administrator Wildlife Division. for the city of Oakland, CA.

30 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 CLASS NOTES ELP1102 ELP1402 ELP1702 Shelly Gooding is leaving Calvert County Nick Crossley represented the Colm Lydon has been named the Director Lillian Bonsignore was promoted to Chief (MD) Emergency Management to start a International Association of Emergency of Security and Emergency Services for the of FDNY Emergency Management Services. new position at Anne Arundel County Office Managers (IAEM) at a House Committee Boston Red Sox. of Emergency Management, where she will hearing on the topic of “Disaster ELP1901 be the Training and Exercise Coordinator. ELP1501 Preparedness: DRRA Implementation and Natalie Gutierrez has been promoted Antonio Trindade is joining Dev FEMA Readiness.” to Managing Director of Administration, EMERGENCE 1901 Technology as the Vice President. City of Chicago Office of Emergency Dan Koski, NYPD Police Officer, was ELP1201 ELP1502 Management and Communications (OEMC). recently assigned to a new strategic Angi English (also MA1303/1304 and Steven Morelli retired from FDNY but he is projects office that reports directly to the HSx1701), New Mexico Department serving as the Commissioner for the Office of FUSION CENTER Chief of Strategic Initiatives. of Homeland Security & Emergency Emergency Management in Nassau County, NY. LEADERS PROGRAM

Management Chief of Staff, and Cathy (FCLP) FACULTY Mitchell Stripling will be leaving the New Lanier (also MA0401/0402), NFL Senior FOOTNOTES Vice President and Chief Security Officer, York City Department of Health and Mental FCLP1502 were both named to the Board of Hygiene for a new position where he will Leonard Nerbetski is now serving as the Seth Jones was invited by the Polish Advisors for a new DRONERESPONDERS establish and lead a national emergency Manager of Real Time Crime Center at Ambassador to participate in a discussion Public Safety Alliance. preparedness and response department Albuquerque Police Department. of his novel, A Covert Action: Reagan, for Planned Parenthood. the CIA, and the Cold War Struggle in Gwen Keenan is starting a new position FCLP1601 Poland. The book tells the story of the Skip Kirkwood has been named a as Team Lead and Preparedness Specialist, On July 1, Doug Lee began serving as the CIA operation code-named QRHELPFUL Commissioner of the American College of Florida FEMA Integration Team at FEMA - Public Safety Chief, overseeing the Fire and which supported solidarity in Poland and Paramedic Executives (ACPE). The ACPE Region IV. Police departments of Lincoln, CA. [also contributed to the collapse of communism. is the credentialing body for supervising, MA1303/1304] managing, and executive paramedic Peter Gaynor is serving as the Tristan Mabry and Cris Matei teamed with officers in the United States. FEMA Acting Administrator. Caleb Cage is now the Assistant Vice alumnus Kevin Peters to deliver a seminar ELP1601 Chancellor for Workforce Development and on the topic of “Civil-Military Relations: ELP1202 The National Preparedness Leadership Community Colleges at Nevada System of Roles and Missions of the Security Sector in William Evans has been named Executive Initiative (NPLI) recently announced its Higher Education. [also MA1601/1602] a Changing Security Environment” at the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Meta-Leadership project Hall of Fame National Academy for Political and Strategic for Boston College. which includes Richard Serino. EMERGENCE Studies (ANEPE) in Santiago, Chile. Melissa Hyatt became the first female Chief PROGRAM ELP1301 Rodrigo Nieto-Gomez was one of the of the Baltimore County Police Department. Jim Helminski will be starting a new EMERGENCE 1701 judges for the USCG 2019 West Coast Idea position as San Juan County (WA) ELP1602 Dan Murray, Seattle Fire Department, was Frenzy in Alameda, CA on July 25. Fire Commissioner. He was elected USCG Sector Boston recently hosted promoted to the rank of Captain. Dan is Commissioner in November 2018. the Massachusetts’ Under Secretary of now the Station Captain of Station 31 and Cris Matei and Carolyn Halladay published Homeland Security, Jeanne Benincasa, assigned to Ladder 5. a new book titled The Conduct of ELP1302 where they provided a broad overview of Intelligence in Democracies. Fire Chief for Southern Marin Fire District, Sector Boston’s organizational structure, James Colvin was recently promoted Christian Tubbs, was accepted into the roles, and responsibilities. to Lieutenant with the Boston Fire July Session of the Harvard Kennedy Department and he has been selected for School of Governments Senior Executives Connor Scott has been named acting Vice promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in the To see your name in the next edition, in State and Local Government Program. President of Security at Johns Hopkins Marine Corps Reserves in early FY20. send a note about [also MA1703/1704] University. EMERGENCE 1702 yourself or one of your colleagues ELP1401 Magdeline Decamps has changed agencies Vice Anthony DeVita is now the to Heather Issvoran Julie Roberts was promoted to Deputy Chief Chief of Training for FDNY. from NYC Department of Transportation to at [email protected]. of Staff for NOAA. Her new role will focus NYC Parks & Recreation. Her new position on emergency management and branding as Emergency Management Project ELP1701 while building stronger partnerships with Ted Halpin, Director of Madison County Development Coordinator entails managing the private sector and government partners. (NY) Emergency Management, delivered a the agency’s COOP, Hazard Mitigation Plan, lecture at the National Homeland Security and Coastal Storm Plan, as well designing Perry Plummer has been named Assistant Conference in Phoenix on “Executing exercises. She also participates in task forces Commissioner of New Hampshire Complex EM Plans.” The lecture was rated such as Citywide Health & Safety, Generator/ Department of Safety. [also REP1602] by conference participants in the top 25% De-watering, and Fuel Task Force. of the 60 breakout sessions.

WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 31 APEX 2019 PHOTO ALBUM Reflecting on the people and moments that make APEX successful. Don’t forget to register for APEX 2020 at www.chds.us/c/apex

Andy Mitchell received the 2019 CHDS Founder’s Award. Master’s cohort 1403/1404 represents at APEX! Chris Milburn (MA1403/1404), Jim Schwartz (MA1105/1106 & ELP0801), Gloria Chavez (MA1403/1404), Antonio Sajor (MA1403/1404), and Steven Dubay (MA1403/1404 & ELP1202)

CHDS Director Glen Woodbury bestows the 2019 Founder’s Award Three alumni from the garden state take a moment to reconnect: University President Ann E. Rondeau, retired Vice Admiral, to Andy Mitchell. Chris DeMaise (MA1505/1506), Ray Guidetti (MA0403/0404), U.S. Navy, addresses the alumni in attendance. and Raymond Bisogno (MA1405/1406).

ELP1101 alumni Mark White, Ed Hartnett, Steve Carter, 2019 marked the first time CHDS extended APEX to 3 days by Group shot of MA1603/1604 alumni. Carol Cunningham, Grayden Lord, and Ray Fisher including a presentation about the K-12 School Shooting Database. had a mini-reunion.

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Our own national treasure, Gretta Marlatt, wears many different hats for CHDS.

APEX 2019 had the highest number of alumni attendees and presenters to date! ELP1501 alumni Ari Baranoff, Joe Gallucci, Kelly Nadeau, and Kris Russell.

K-12 School Shooting Database founders Desmond O’Neill Jason Lim discusses the future of biometrics. (MA1505/1506 & HSx1701) and David Reidman (MA1401/1402 & HSx1701).

All 50 states are represented. CBP Chief Patrol Agents Henry Rolon and Gloria Chavez Rob Covert, Steven Chumley, and Ed Baldini (MA1403/1404) presented on the topic of immigration represented MA1101/1102. and border security.

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Classmates from MA0603/0604 Chris Bertram, Sara Kay, and Milton Nenneman. Cohort MA0701/0702 reunited to celebrate 12 years as alumni.

Linda Scott (MA0501/0502) presented on the topic of Ron Lendvay (MA14045/1405) contributes to CHDS Association President Chris Pope (MA0403/0404) “Leading Through Unexpected Threats.” the pre-conference discussion. addressing the audience.

APEX 2019 was a packed house! Master’s cohort 1603/1604 alumni Ryan Jerde, Rick Griggs, Sara Bentley and Erin Blaz are always happy to see their and Troy Hughes were in attendance. students return to Monterey.

34 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 ALUMNI PHOTO ALBUM Photos from our NPS-CHDS family.

Danny Wu (MA1703/1704) was inspired by fellow graduate Merideth Bastiani’s (MA1005/1006 & HSx1701) research and Chief Lillian Bonsignore (ELP1702) has the distinction of being the first female EMS Chief of Operations for FDNY. continued with her thesis recommendations.

Joseph Jardin (ELP1801) was promoted to Assistant Chief Nick Crossley (ELP1102), Louie Uccellini (NWS Director), Greg Bernard (MA1005/1006 & HSx1701) served on a panel of of Fire Prevention for FDNY. and Judd Freed (MA1001/1002) discuss how IAEM and NACo government agents and scientists at San Diego Comic-Con work closely to protect America from severe weather. to discuss the way apocalyptic catastrophes are portrayed in science fiction novels and movies.

Sylvia Moir (MA1301/1302), Police Chief of Tempe, AZ, CAPT Rob McLellan (MA0903/0904) retired after 27 years Congrats to Laura Thompson (MA1001/1002) who retired receives the Axon Accelerates RISE award. of dedicated service to the USCG. from the USCG after 30 years of service.

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FEMA Region III signed a MOU with Maryland to establish a third FEMA Integration Team. In attendance were Maryann Tierney (ELP0901), Russell J. Strickland, and Peter Gaynor (ELP1201).

The talented pool of PELP alumni continues to grow and rise through the ranks. Three members of PELP cohort 1402 recently had an unplanned, mini-reunion when they attended a workshop hosted by the City of Honolulu. Coincidentally, all three were recently promoted and serving in new positions since completing the PELP program. Jennifer Walter was initially the Manager of Emergency Response for Hawaiian Airlines, but she is now Deputy Director of the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management. Captain Arex Avanni was originally Deputy Commander of USCG Sector Honolulu when he completed PELP, but he is now serving as Commander. Hiro Toiya was promoted from Training and Exercise Officer to Director of the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management. Doug Lee (MA1303/1304 and FCLP1601), Public Safety Chief for Lincoln, CA, participating in the Police Unity Tour with Devon Bell (MA1301/1302), Undersheriff for Placer County, CA.

Alicia Welch (MA0403/0404), Fire Chief for Golden, CO, welcomes Fernando Gray (ELP1701), Fire Chief of Aurora, IL, to speak at trhe innagural girls fire camp.

After participating in an eventful group ride from LA to Monterey with his master’s classmates (also his first time riding a motorcycle), Giacomo Sacca, Deputy Chief of Elizabeth Craig Schwartz (MA1603/1604) upon being confirmed as the Police Department (NJ), bought himself a 2015 HD Fat Bob as new Chief of Police for Pacific Police Department in Pacific, WA. David Riedman (CA1401/1402 and HSx1701) discussing a graduation gift and got a custom paint job to show off his Pictured here after the swearing-in ceremony with the Mayor the K-12 School Shooting Database at the 2019 Public Health NPS-CHDS pride. (far right) and some of the department staff. Preparedness Summit.

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Todd Bensman (MA1401/1402) in New Mexico with Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Cabinet Secretary, Jackie Lindsey (MA1601/1602), and Chief of Staff, Angi English (MA1303/1304 and HSx1701).

The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) was presented with an award from the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) CHDS alumni enjoying the July session of Harvard Kennedy School’s to recognize the K-12 School Shooting Database—which is a project by NPS-CHDS alumni Desmond O’Neill (MA1505/1506 & HSx1701) and Senior Executives in State and Local Government. Pictured left to right David Riedman (MA1401/1402 & HSx1701). The event was co-hosted by Kimbley Craig (MA1505/1506), and Director Glen Woodbury accepted are Manny Morales (MA1505/1506), Fernando Gray (ELP1701), Chris the award on behalf of the Center. Tubbs (MA1703/1704 & ELP1302), Ed Baberini (MA1003/1004).

At California the POST Command College. Nicole Rosich (MA1603/1604) DHS Office of Policy & Strategy, was “Rodrigo’s class was outstanding!” Donna White (MA0705/0706) presented with the USCIS Director’s Employee of the Year award. and Tony Sajor (1403/1404) with Ridrigo Nieto-Gomez.

Steven A. Sund (MA0905/0906) became Chief of Police for Mike St. Jeanos (MA1603/1604) was promoted to “Who says it’s hard to be pregnant, give birth, and write a thesis United States Capitol Police Department. Captain in the Coast Guard. at the same time?” —Marcie Stone (MA1705/1706 & PELP1502)

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Scott Ferguson (Emergence1701), Charles Cavnor (MA1605/1606), and Kyle Falkner (MA1703/1704) joined the CHDS Executive Briefs in Texas.

CHDS represents in Colorado Springs with UAPI Director Steve Recca, Ryan Fields Spack (MA1305/1306), Don Reed (MA0403/0404), Strategic Communications Director Heather Issvoran, and Otis Mcgregor (MA0302/0303).

John Esposito (MA0705/0706), FDNY Chief of Special Operations, was invited by FEMA to discuss and define High Threat Incidents. Pictured here (L to R) with CHDS alums Jim Schwartz (MA1105/1106 & ELP0801), Alicia Welch (MA0403/0404), Kate Roberts (MA1601/1602), Ryan McGovern (MA1601/1602), Mike Marino (MA1901/1902 & ELP1801), and John Delaney (MA0603/0604 & HSx1701). CHDS alumni gather at the NH Capitol for Jenn Harper’s appointed NPS-CHDS master’s cohort 1805/1806 went on a class bonding trip as the first female Director of New Hampshire’s Homeland to see the San Jose Sharks play the Vegas Golden Knights and Security and Emergency Management. Former NH State Director even got to meet Knights player Alex Tuch, who happens to be the Chris Pope (MA0403/0404), former NH State Director Don Bliss cousin of master’s student, Kaylee Engle. (CHDS Subject Matter Expert), Jenn Harper (MA0803/0804 & FCLP1002), newly appointed Assistant Commissioner, NH Dept. of Safety Perry Plummer (ELP1401 & REP1602), and David O’Keeffe (CHDS Senior Consultant).

Martha Ellis (MA1301/1302) at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.

Josh Davies (MA1403/1404), State Coordinator for Texas Division Three CHDS master’s alumni from 0703/0704—12 years later! of Emergency Management, and David Jackson (MA1003/1004), Joseph Fernandez, Tony Russell, and Jonathan Yavneh at TEEX’s Active State Hazard Mitigation Officer for Texas Division of Emergency Admiral Joanna Nunan (ELP1201 & PELP1101) and Chuck Fosse Shooter Incident Management Course, hosted by Broward County Management, both presented at the 2019 Texas Emergency (ELP1501) team up to lead USCG recruitment efforts. Sheriff’s Office in partnership with FEMA (CDP) and TEEX. Management Conference.

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The Executive Ed Seminar with Miami PD in preparation for the 2020 NFL Superbowl included CHDS subject matter experts John Bilotta, Mary des Vignes-Kendrick, Bob Stephan, and Clark Kimerer, along with alumni Ron Papier (ELP1802), Manny Morales (MA1505/1506), and Ron Leavell (MA0503/0504).

National Capital Region Master’s Cohort 1803/1804 huddle in the snow for a group photo. CHDS master’s cohort reunion! Stephanie Smiley, Cody Minks, and Samantha Korta from MA1605/1606 with instructor Rodrigo Nieto- Gomez in Washington, D.C. during the Appollo commemoration.

Alumni get together in the islands! John Comiskey (MA0805/0806 & HSx1701) and David Riedman Patrick Sheehan (ELP1602) teaches at TEMA! Agencies across (MA1401/1402 & HSx1701) on a boat in Waikiki. Tennessee attended the annual Training, Exercise, and Planning Workshop (TEPW) at TEMA. Collaboration and coordination between our partners is critical to disaster preparedness in Tennessee.

NPS-CHDS master’s graduate Gregg Favre was commissioned as an intelligence officer in the US Navy Reserves. Favre (MA1405/1406) ELP1901 classmates Jeffrey Carroll, Assistant Chief of Police received a Direct Commission and has been assigned as an officer While in Monterey for APEX, a group of ELP alumni went to dinner, Metropolitan Police Department, and Brian Harrell, Assistant in a joint operations unit supporting operations in the Middle East, and Joe Gallucci (ELP1501) tries to shut down Monterey Fish House. Director for Infrastructure Security at CISA recently attended and is primarily focused on counter-intelligence, strategic analysis an Active Shooter Workshop in D.C. and combat mission planning. WATERMARK FALL 2019 | 39 WELCOME TO THE CHDS FAMILY! Congratulations to our most recently completed CHDS cohorts.

MASTERS MASTERS 1705 | 1706 1801 | 1802

Outstanding Thesis Award: Curtis “Butch” Straub Award: Mark Carr Esprit De Corps Award: Outstanding Thesis Award: Curtis “Butch” Straub Award: Mark Carr Esprit De Corps Award: Kristopher Thornburg Stephen Felty John Steward Dione Neely Jason Lyon Robert Duncan (1801) and Jason Lyon (1802)

PELP ELP 1902 1802

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40 | WATERMARK FALL 2019 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Don’t forget you still have access to these valuable research and information resources:

HOMELAND SECURITY SELF-STUDY HOMELAND SECURITY DIGITAL LIBRARY COURSES AFFAIRS JOURNAL www.hsdl.org www.chds.us/selfstudy www.hsaj.org

The Homeland Security Digital Library Non-credit, online self-study courses, Homeland Security Affairs is the peer- (HSDL) is the nation’s premier collection derived from the NPS-CHDS Master’s reviewed online journal of CHDS, of documents related to homeland security degree curriculum, are available to homeland providing a forum to propose and debate policy, strategy, and organizational defense and security professionals who strategies, policies, and organizational management. Visit this online resource wish to enhance their understanding arrangements to strengthen U.S. homeland at www.hsdl.org. of key homeland security concepts and security. CHDS instructors, participants, who require the flexibility of self-paced alumni, and partners represent the leading instruction. Find self-study courses subject matter experts and practitioners on the CHDS website home page at in the field of homeland security. HSDL www.chds.us/selfstudy. Read the Journal at www.hsaj.org.

LEARNING MATERIALS FROM THE NPS CENTER FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY

CHDS/ED www.chds.us/ed

Through a partnership between CHDS and the University and Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI), we are able to provide free access to specialized curriculum, learning materials, self-study courses, Homeland Security Digital Library holdings, and other educational resources. Open to public and private sector partners, the goal is to make available courses, content and original research to help agencies and STAY CONNECTED WITH CHDS practitioners solve problems and carry ANYTIME, ANYWHERE out their missions and for academics to further homeland security education. The educational materials on www.chds.us/ed also include multimedia elements such as interviews, podcasts, media-enhanced www.chds.us npsCHDS npsCHDS npsCHDS lectures, and Viewpoints interviews with subject matter experts. QUESTIONS TECHNICAL COMMENTS SUPPORT ? SUGGESTIONS

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