Homeland Security Watch

Comment by William R. Cumming

March 29, 2009 @ 5:19 pm

NATO has a civil security section that might be of interest as to their systems, processes, and ops for those with interest in Homeland Security elements and programs of the membership.

Also could be straws in the winds about DHS with the poor job the department and Congress did in seeing that stimulus money went out in a hurry to STATE and LOCAL first responder community. I keep hearing or seeing write-ups of large public safety cutbacks in the 90,000 miscellaneous units of local government.

By the way did you know that DOD has over 40,000 civilian firefighters? Are they technology or equipment leaders for the 2.2 million in the State and Local Fire service? No studies, no oversight but seems they could be an effective leadership core for STATE and Local Fire service. Not sure how many are in military police units in all Armed Services but unlike the DOD fire service they are not mostly civilian.

Comment by Arnold

March 31, 2009 @ 10:57 am

Mr. Palin, I think you may be a little too modest. Did I see your name on the list of witnesses for the HSC/NSC hearing?

If so, are you a “merge them” or “keep them separate” guy?

Comment by Philip J. Palin

April 1, 2009 @ 5:48 am

Arnold:

I am seldom accused of modesty, but yes I will be sharing some thoughts with the committee on Thursday. Yesterday I had an interesting – off-the-record – session at the White House on the same topic. Tune into the webcast to see where I come down. My Friday morning post, or even a Thursday afternoon posting, will undoubtedly focus on the hearing. One of the benefits – and complications – of being a blogger is the potential of wearing too many hats.