By Leischen Stelter
The ability of law enforcement to take DNA samples from a person arrested for a felony offense will soon be under review by the United States Supreme Court. On Nov. 9 the U.S. Supreme Court decided to take on Maryland v. Alonzo Jay King, Jr., a case that could have national implications for law enforcement regarding how arrested subjects are processed, what biological or biometric samples may be taken from those subjects, and what investigative use may be made of those samples. What is the potential impact on law enforcement?
By John Ubaldi
Contributor, In Homeland Security
The nuclear negotiations with Iran have had plenty of drama, precipitated with the United States having strained relations with our long term allies in the region.
By Dr. Terry Simmons
Contributor, In Homeland Security
As American military hegemony atrophies due to President Barack Obama’s application of a soft power demilitarization of American foreign policy, coupled with sequestration politics sustained through continued budget impasses between the Democratic and Republican parties, defense budgets of the various military services are losing their competitive edges with hostile global competitors.
By Brett Daniel Shehadey
Special Correspondent for In Homeland Security
While all eyes are on the Islamic State, Iran, Russia or Ukraine, some 5,000 miles to the east, China is subtly learning the power of the purse.
By Dr. Scott Catino
School of Security and Global Studies, AMU
Although the exact posturing and organization of the “Shia Crescent” is debated, there is no doubt a clear network exists of partners associated with Iran (Shia and non-Shia) who openly seek to undermine U.S. interests.
By Dr. Gary Deel
Who’s responsible for Paul’s catastrophic injuries? Read arguments from his legal team about how easy and inexpensive it would have been for the hotel to warn guests about beach safety hazards.
