http://homelandsecurityleader.com homeland security Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:12:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From Military.com LOS ANGELES - Here's a mind-bending idea: The U.S. military is paying scientists to study ways to read people's thoughts. The hope is that the research could someday lead to a gadget capable of translating the thoughts of Soldiers who suffered brain injuries in combat or even stroke patients ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security/military/military-funds-mind-reading-science/ From DHS The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released today the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) to address gaps and determine solutions so that emergency response personnel at all levels of government and across all disciplines can communicate as needed, on demand, and as authorized. The NECP is the nation's ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security/homeland-security/dhs-releases-national-emergency-communications-plan/ By Marisa Taylor | McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — Attorney General Michael Mukasey confirmed plans Wednesday to loosen post-Watergate restrictions on the FBI's national security and criminal investigations, saying the changes were necessary to improve the bureau's ability to detect terrorists. Mukasey said he expected criticism of the new rules because "they expressly ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security//fbi-to-get-freer-rein-to-look-for-terrorism-suspects/ From CNN.COM ROME, Italy (AP) -- Police broke up a suspected terror cell Saturday and arrested five North Africans, including the alleged leader who Italian officials said recruited Islamic extremists for attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan. Authorities also suspect the cell sent tens of thousands of euros (dollars) to groups in Bosnia ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security/war-on-terror/5-arrested-in-italy-terror-cell-bust/ From Military.com Calling it "an extraordinary opportunity," the Coast Guard said it will be sending select candidates to become Navy elite special forces SEALs. The Navy said it hopes to grow the size of its SEAL forces from 2,500 to 2,800 but won't compromise the rigorous mental and physical training standards to ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security/special-forces/coast-guard-to-offer-seal-candidates/ 8:15 AM CDT  Under Secretary for Science and Technology Jay Cohen will deliver remarks at the Border Security: A Binational Strategy for Border Protection and Effective Commerce conference (El Paso, TX). 8:30 AM EDT  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Acting Director Jonathan Scharfen will participate in a press availability to discuss ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security//today-at-dhs-tuesday-august-12/ 8:30 AM EDT  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Acting Director Jonathan Scharfen will participate in a press availability on general USCIS national issues, including updated processing times, FBI name checks, transformation, and E-Verify (New York District Office, New York, NY). http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security//today-at-dhs-monday-august-11/ From Rand Corporation Current U.S. strategy against the terrorist group al Qaida has not been successful in significantly undermining the group's capabilities, according to a new RAND Corporation study issued today. Al Qaida has been involved in more terrorist attacks since Sept. 11, 2001, than it was during its prior history and ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security/war-on-terror/us-should-rethink-war-on-terrorism-strategy-to-deal-with-resurgent-al-qaida/ No Public Events Announced http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security//today-at-dhs-friday-august-8/ 10:00 AM CDT  U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Border Patrol Chief David Aguilar will participate in the Change of Command ceremony at the Border Patrol Academy (Artesia, NM). 12:00 PM EDT  Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Dan Sutherland and Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Jim ... http://homelandsecurityleader.com/homeland-security//today-at-dhs-thursday-august-7/