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In response to the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)<\/span>\u200b Secretary Jeh Johnson said there is “no credible or specific intelligence regarding a similar plot that has been uncovered” in the U.S.While no specific intelligence has emerged on a similar style threat to airports, rails, and metros, <\/span>\u200bRegardless, the Brussels attacks have certainly brought a new focus and attention <\/span>\u200bby DHS, the intelligence community,<\/span>\u200b and law enforcement to mitigate future threats to soft targets.Security is based on increased vigilance and layering elements of \u00a0intelligence, surveillance technologies,<\/span>\u200b and trained personnel to guard vulnerabilities. The real challenge has always been deciding to allocate <\/span>\u200bhow much security to allocate to what, where,<\/span>\u200b and when.Because d<\/span>\u200bDemocratic societies by their nature are open and accessible, which it <\/span>\u200bposes a very <\/span>\u200bdifficult challenge to secure all soft targets in public places such as airports, trains, buses, malls, schools, stadiums,<\/span>\u200b and hospitals. Or, for that matter, to secure any place where many people like to socially or commercially gather. The emergence of new capabilities bolstered by technologies<\/span>\u200b could enable DHS to address these vulnerability issues, and there are protocols and systems that can make a difference.Areas of science and & technology that <\/span>\u200bDHS is exploring include <\/span>\u200bfuturistic checkpoints that integrate the intelligent fusion of sensor components. The set-up could consist of behavioral sensors that try to measure hostile intent with micro facial and auditory sensors. Other physiological sensors could monitor respiratory, cardio, thermal,<\/span>\u200b and iris reactions of passengers who may mean harm.These checkpoints could be combined with high-definition thermal cameras equipped with facial recognition software that feeds into real-time databases of suspected terrorists. The checkpoints could also use millimeter wave or 3-D imaging with stand-off abilities to detect bombs at a distance.Chem-bio sensors, geo-fencing, situational awareness software, predictive modeling,<\/span>\u200b and newer interoperable communications technologies are additional instruments that can be used to deliver a better readiness and response for interdiction of threats. Technologies are not a panacea, but they do provide additional tools for protectors and first responders.Israel, a leading country in developing innovative security, already employs many of these types of technologies and layered perimeter strategies to protect its airports and other critical infrastructure. But the U.S., being a vastly <\/span>\u200blarger country, does not have the resources to cover so many soft targets. For DHS and law enforcement,\u00a0armed security, barriers, perimeter fences, cameras, acoustic sensors, bomb-sniffing dogs, and joint counter-terrorism training exercises are still the most feasible means of protecting citizens. \u00a0Dogs, in fact, have a proven success record for locating bomb materials that many say out-performs machines. But there is a shortage of both trained dogs and trainers, and more investment needs to be made on both a <\/span>\u200bfederal, and <\/span>\u200bstate and &<\/span>\u200b local levels to expand K-9 patrols. A recent federal audit showed that the Transportation Security Administration is short on detection teams because of a lack of trained dogs.The Brussels attacks, the 9\/11 terrorist attacks, and the Boston bombing demonstrated the gaps in information sharing and interoperable communications between different jurisdictions of first responders and law enforcement. Joint counter-terrorism training exercises and new protocols facilitated by DHS and other parts of government have shrunk many of these gaps, but more progress needs to be made.While no plots have been recently uncovered directed at our soft targets, it does not mean that such plots do not exist. Increased vigilance, shared intelligence, continued specialized training, and more investments in security technologies, canine detection capabilities, and dedicated security personnel to patrol common spaces will all serve to make us safer.Charles (Chuck) Brooks<\/strong> serves as the Vice President for Government Relations & Marketing for Sutherland Global Services. \u00a0 Chuck is also an Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Technology Partner network, as Chairman of CompTIA\u2019s New and Emerging Technology Committee, and serves on Boards to several prominent public and private companies and organizations. In government, he served at the Department of Homeland Security as the first Director of Legislative Affairs for the Science & Technology Directorate. He also spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Senior Advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter where he covered foreign affairs, business, and technology issues. He has an MA in International relations from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Political Science from DePauw University.<\/span>\u200bCharles (Chuck) Brooks\u00a0serves as the vice president for government relations & marketing for Sutherland Government Solutions. He served at the Department of Homeland Security as the first director of legislative affairs for the Science & Technology Directorate. Find him on Twitter: @ChuckDBrooks<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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