Center of Excellence

It may be “only a matter of time” before al Qaeda or another terrorist group tries to use chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) weapons in the United States.

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A new report on nuclear power plants’ vulnerability to terrorist attacks chronicles the long-standing battle between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and its critics.

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The FBI would receive another substantial budget bump in fiscal 2006, to $5.7 billion, if the budget request released Feb. 7 by the Bush administration is adopted. That is 9.3 percent over its 2004 budget, and $2.4 billion more than it received in fiscal 2001.

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Save the Date: June 9, 2005, 9:00-3:45

The conference goal is to provide participants from community colleges around Washington State an opportunity to learn what each is doing in the emerging Homeland Security area and network with leaders in the field. Morning activities will include a keynote speaker, panel discussions, and presentations from Homeland Security experts. The afternoon will provide time for facilitated group work and exploring community partnerships and education and training opportunities. Lunch will be provided.

The Washington State Center of Excellence for Careers in Education at Green River Community College cordially invites community college faculty and administators, college and university partners, and preK-12 teachers and administrators to the Best Practices Conference. Participants will gain knowledge of exemplary education curricula, systems and programs to replicate or adapt.
May 20th 2005: 8:30am-4:00pm.

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As its leadership changes for the first time, the Department of Homeland Security remains hampered by personality conflicts, bureaucratic bottlenecks and an atmosphere of demoralization.

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In the high pressure and high-risk world of special weapons and tactics, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Chicago Special Response Team (SRT) has proven itself a winner
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