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25 Years After 9/11: Lessons for Securing the Homeland
Reflecting on 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks, RAND experts answer questions about protecting soft targets, the role of the TSA, mitigating risks from emerging technologies, and more.

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Aug 20, 2019

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids: Transitioning Markets and Evolving Challenges: Addendum

Document submitted on August 19, 2019, as an addendum to testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism and Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations on July 25, 2019.
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Jul 29, 2019

Balancing Quality of Life with Mission Requirements

U.S. Coast Guard major cutter vessels are capable of spending substantial amounts of time away from their home ports. How does time spent away from port on major cutters affect servicemember re-enlistment behavior?
Expert Insights

Jul 25, 2019

Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids: Transitioning Markets and Evolving Challenges

Testimony presented before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism and Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, on July 25, 2019.
Jul 24, 2019

Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center 2017-2018 Annual Report

The Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC) 2017–2018 Annual Report offers an overview of HSOAC capabilities, highlights how HSOAC is supporting the DHS mission, and looks ahead at projects in the core research programs.
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Jun 24, 2019

Development of Standardized and Best Practices for the USCG Boats Acquisition Program

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) depends on its fleet of more than 1,600 boats to conduct its most critical operations. What are the best practices for improving boat acquisition, and what are the USCG's options for a future acquisition program?
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Jun 20, 2019

Anticipating Policy Options for Addressing U.S. Arctic Hurdles: Addendum

Document submitted on June 19, 2019, as an addendum to testimony before the House Transportation and InfrastructureCommittee, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on May 8, 2019.
Expert Insights

May 8, 2019

Policy Options for Navigating Potential Arctic Scenarios

Potential incidents in the Arctic could endanger safety, security, and environmental integrity. Regional cooperation and governance will influence demands on the maritime transportation system and the U.S. Coast Guard. By making the right investments, the United States can prepare for future problems in the region.
Research

Apr 24, 2019

An Analytic Inventory of DHS Headquarters Business Processes

This report provides an inventory of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) analytic capabilities in the including current capabilities in use for decisionmaking, as DHS establishes an Analytic Agenda.
Research Summary

Apr 22, 2019

Human Smuggling Operations from Central America to the United States

Smuggling unlawful migrants from Central America to the United States generated between $200 million and $2.3 billion for human smugglers in 2017. The wide range reflects uncertainty about the number of migrants, their use of smugglers, and the fees they pay. Transnational criminal organizations are only one type of actor involved.
Research

Apr 21, 2019

Human Smuggling and Associated Revenues

The authors examine the structure, operations, and financing of actors that engage in human smuggling along routes from Central America to the United States and develop a preliminary estimate of revenues associated with human smuggling.
Commentary

Apr 18, 2019

Why Women Belong in Coast Guard Crews

The Coast Guard benefits from the heightened respect that colleagues show each other in mixed-gender units, allowing personnel to focus and excel at their tasks at hand. When the Coast Guard zeroes in on evidence-based and appropriate accommodations for women and their physical capacities, as well as with parenting and family life, it will benefit everyone in uniform.
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Mar 29, 2019

Why Do Women Leave the Coast Guard, and What Could Encourage Them to Stay?

Women leave the Coast Guard at higher rates than men. Focus groups raised concerns about work environment, career issues, and personal life matters. More inclusive personnel policies could help the Coast Guard address these concerns and retain more women.

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