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Information Sharing – A Question of Trust?

Information Sharing – A Question of Trust?

In the years since the attacks of September 11, 2001, government information sharing has received significant public attention. Much lamented failures to ‘connect the dots’ among scattered pieces of data held by different government entities became a rallying point for government reform. The doctrine of “need to know” gave way to the mantra of “responsibility to share.”

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Stealing Culture to Support Terrorism

We’ve all read the headlines. Someone’s arrested for attempting to sell ancient coins, a thousand year-old sword, or a piece of pottery made by an ancient civilization. It is a form of organized crime few people understand. The stealing of cultural artifacts. Cultural artifacts are defined as anything made by people that provide valuable information about a society’s culture.

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Securing the World Series

Securing the World Series

The World Series draws fans and interest from around the world, and consequently is at risk for many different security threats such as terrorist acts, criminal activity, and unruly crowds. As a result, the MLB, state, and Federal agencies must work together to respond to potential threats and ensure the safety of the players and spectators.

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Health Threats Are Security Threats

This month, the first case of the Ebola virus appeared in the U.S. The largest outbreak of the virus in history began in West Africa this past summer. The outbreak includes nearly 8400 reported cases and over 4033 deaths as of October 10, 2014. Those numbers tell the tale as to why the US and the world are worried—nearly 1 in 2 people infected die from the virus. For decades, the public health community warned that humanity is overdue for a public health threat like Ebola.

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Supporting the Rescue Mission of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) trains rescued dogs to rescue people. Community involvement is an important aspect of Arc Aspicio’s company culture. To incorporate our love for dogs and passion for making an impact on the homeland security mission, the company proudly supports the SDF and has since 2006.

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