U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Search Ideas

Help Border Patrol catch the drug mules by allowing them to "set up shop" in National Parks and Wildlife Refuges, and state parks. There was a recent interview with a retired Border Patrol officer who stated that the drugs are coming through these parks and refuges on the southern border, but the BP are not allowed by the parks to "set up shop", so to speak, in the parks, and by the time they are notified, and drive down... more »

The I-797C Petition Receipt Notice and the I-797B Approval Notice are very important documents for the employer to be able to request worker visas. In May 2016, USCIS announced that if the employer included a prepaid label for the I-797C and the I-797B, they would use UPS mailing vs. USPS standard mailing.
However, there have been several times since the above announcement, including two recent cases, that the employer... more »

Officers should be polite

Flight UA 872 from Taiwan to San Francisco 03/22/2017

While watching the evening news tonight about wildfires, it occurred to me that, even though not very high profile, any terrorist group committed to crippling our country in any way that can be effective could and probably would use any and all means to subvert us. Just a thought that came to mind.

These suggestions are based on my training, experiences and readings.
Suggestions on tactics that one may consider to use against a terror attack/assault with a vehicle in an open outside area.
1. Be aware of your surroundings - think cover and concealment.
2. Know avenues of escape when walking or at a gathering (parade, fairs, concerts, etc).
3. Be aware of areas that a vehicle cannot travel on e.g. steep inclines,... more »

Airport security scans, etc can only go so far.
I travelled a lot by air in the 1970's as an employee of TWA(now extinct). Took parents to Israel soon after the 6 day conflict when hijacking was in vogue.
In what I now consider a truly genius strategy, as part of a reasonable security check, all passengers were told all El- Al flights had a unidentified air Marshall passenger with full authority to use deadly force... more »

Warning, this message is intended to stimulate an "out of the box", open minded brainstorming on securing the US- Mexico border, since ONLY the "wall solution " limitations and/or costs are being noted mostly to discredit the POTUS.
How about we pivot to a 25x25 yard trench, filled as needed with nuclear reactor spent fuel rods, so a 25 yard radius deadly event horizon results. Since Yucca mountain reneged as a waste... more »

As a resident of Atlanta, I consistently see large 18-wheeler trucks violate the ban on traveling through the Downtown Interconnector at all times of the day. It is my understanding that GADOT has banned such truck traffic. Not to be too Clancyisk, but a large truck loaded with explosives, especially during the rush hour, could not only case massive destruction, but if Amos stopped under a bridge or elevated MARTA rail... more »

Since 9/11, security requirements have had the unintended effect of marginalizing many small & mid-size airports, by restricting traffic to those holding boarding passes for the day of travel. This has caused severe hardships for many businesses at these airports (which larger ones like Atlanta or Charlotte do not suffer), causing many businesses to close or to leave as soon as their lease expires. This reduces the offerings... more »

Instead of a massive wall supported by electronics and huge numbers of agents why not a basic wall like what is currently being used and add something like 5 acre cross fenced square lots all along the barren areas of the border with retired Latin Spanish speaking veterans living, initially in propane powered FEMA type housing on each lot? With intranet connections and webcams everywhere, these people could greet those... more »

Seeing that using vehicles to commit mass murder, I have an idea:
Plant poles and posts between sidewalks and streets. These need only be in places where high pedestrian traffic is likely.
They should be placed so that a vehicle travelling at high speed could not negotiate between them, They could be
wooden telephone poles or weak-looking posts constructed of solid steel and implanted in about five feet of concrete.... more »

I AM REQUESTING THAT US PROBATION AND PRETRIAL SERVICES, who often travel Armed and Unarmed be automatically enrolled in the PRECHECK system. It was very frustrating to have my US Government computer inspected and be held up at the airport a few months ago. It was actually ridiculous.

I attached my idea that may be a solution to part of the illegal immigrant problem, hope you will read it...

Separate luggage from the passengers!
There should be Cargo Planes which will handle luggage for multiple Airlines by destination which would arrive at approx same time with the Passenger planes. People already have all they need on the plane: food, drinks, seat mounted computer tablets, internet and movies. They don't need their luggage while airborne! Pros: 99.9% safety guarantee! Cons: will require scheduling changes.... more »

Here is my other idea. Right before the take off while taxing every airplane is scanned by an external laser device for presence of explosive ingredient vapors on board.

Such device currently exist for detection of alcohol in cars. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140602155959.htm

The use of the device is simple: The laser system is be set up on the side of the runway to monitor each plane that passes by.... more »