This panel discussion will take a close look at some of the obstacles and challenges facing journalists when covering global counterterrorism issues including personal safety, scarce sources, controversial topics, and reporting from abroad.
With a combined reporting experience of over 85 years, the esteemed journalists participating in the panel will sharing their experiences.
Thad Allen will share his experience directing the response to Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill along with his distinguished career as 23rd Commandant in the US Coast Guard to address incident response from a unique perspective: “Where Counterterrorism and Disaster Response Meet.”
Are there differences in response to man-made vs. natural disasters? Allen will highlight the “unity of effort” in a global community—leadership, legal, policy and resource challenges.
U.S. Maritime Transportation’s complex intermodal system.
Update on laws and regulations governing maritime security.
Department of Homeland Security’s cross-component Maritime. Operations Coordination plan’s response to threats in our ports, along our coasts, and in waters of U.S.
Moderator:
Anthony Kimery, Online Editor; Mgr., Online Media Division, Homeland Security Today
Speaker(s):
Mike McNicholas, Former CIA Officer, CIA's Intelligence Liaison, US Coast Guard, Managing Director, Phoenix GroupSusan Monteverde, Vice President for Government Relations, American Association of Port Authorities
Security challenges for aviation security - Developing and implementing an effective response.
Balancing security imperatives with the needs of airports, airlines and passengers.
Current and future methodologies for threat mitigation.
Exploiting new technology and processes.
Moderator:
Anthony Kimery, Online Editor; Mgr., Online Media Division, Homeland Security Today
Speaker(s):
Alan Bell , President, Globe Risk HoldingsChris McLaughlin, Assistant Administrator for Security Operations, Transportation Security AdministrationDr. Wayne Bryden, Chief Science Officer, Detection Group, FLIR Systems
