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Story Archives of 'security'New TSA BlogBy Andrew Walsh on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new blog called Evolution of Security. It's stated purpose is "to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on innovations in security, technology and the checkpoint screening process." The site is less than two weeks old -- it looks like it launched on January 30th. So far, the online discussions have included rules about shoes, liquids, lighters, batteries, fake hips and the like.  Bob Sullivan on Renewed Cyber-Terror WorriesBy Andrew Walsh on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.NHPR webmaster Brady Carlson passed us this article about renewed concerns over cyber-terrorism and national security. To summarize: rumors of successful cyber attacks on overseas power plants have some security experts worried about our own nation's safety.  Weighing Free Speech with SecurityBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, December 14, 2006.On a recent visit to the Granite State, former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich suggested that the Americans in the future may need to sacrifice some of their first amendment rights to keep their country safe from inevitable terrorist activity. We'll explore the debate over the importance of first amendment rights and how much our need for security should infringe those rights. Laura's guests are Claire Ebel, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union and Andrew McCarty, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. listen:
  Edwards Assails Bush on Iraq, Homeland SecurityBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, September 28, 2004.The Vice Presidential candidate stumps in Manchester, previews the Democratic ticket's likely line of attack during Thursday's Presidential debate on National Security. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Preparing for terrorist attacksBy Laura Knoy on Monday, February 24, 2003.Preparing for terrorist attacks. The U.S. has been on high alert the past couple of weeks. We�ll find out how the Granite State is preparing itself in case of an attack here. Laura talks with Don Bliss, who�s the state fire marshal and director of the Division of Fire Safety and Emergency Management www.nhoem.state.nh.us. We�ll also check in with officials at Manchester Airport, the New Hampshire Hospital Association, and the U.S. Coast Guard. listen:
Seabrook Officials say Nuke Plant is SafeBy Roger Wood on Tuesday, December 18, 2001.Seabrook officials say the nuclear power plant is as safe as can be from a terrorist attack. Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Governor Announces New Hampshire is Prepared, But...By Trish Anderton on Tuesday, November 27, 2001.A commission that studied the state?s readiness for terrorist attacks released its report today. The New Hampshire Commission on Preparedness and Security found the state needs more hazardous materials response teams, more protective clothing for police and firefighters, and better communications systems. NHPR?s Trish Anderton reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
National ID CardsBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, November 7, 2001.Some people feel issuing IDs to everyone—U.S. citizens and visitors alike—could help authorities track terrorists. The cards could include anything from name and address to criminal record or visa status. But critics worry about giving the federal government such a wide range of personal information, and the abuse of the system that could occur. Laura talks with Jack Palmer, CEO of ICaughtYou, a software company specializing in internet monitoring, and Tim Lynch, direcor of the CATO Institute's project on criminal justice. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Governor's Commission on Security is a Week OldBy Trish Anderton on Wednesday, October 10, 2001.State Safety Commissioner Richard Flynn is seeking to boost patrols on waterways and seacoast bridges. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Homeland SecurityBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, October 9, 2001.Monday, President Bush officially launched the Office of Homeland Security to fight terrorism in the United States. Its director will have to coordinate almost fifty different federal agencies to do it. We’ll talk about this new agency and how it intends to keep the U.S. safe. Laura talks with Michael Vatis of the Dartmouth Institute for Security Technology Studies www.ists.dartmouth.edu and Ivan Eland, director of defense policy studies, CATO Institute www.cato.org. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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