homeland security

If you see something next week, think twice before you say something

adamg — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:53:51 +0000

Homeland Security researchers will be back underground next week, spraying inert gases and taking readings at 20 T stops and aboard subway trains, as part of their efforts to figure out the best way to counter any biological or chemical attacks on mass transit.

South End Biosafety Level 4 lab delayed for safety review

neilv — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:21:31 +0000

The Globe reports that the BSL4 lab in the South End will be delayed until at least late next year. Reportedly, the safety review will take longer than projected.

Putting a lab that could handle the most deadly biologicals in a dense urban area has been opposed by residents and some professional organizations. See also a report by the Security Studies Program at MIT.

Forming a complaint

adamg — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 03:46:51 +0000

David uses an online FBI anti-terrorism form to complain about how bad online FBI anti-terrorism forms are. Now he's a bit concerned:

... Given what I've said in the past about the FBI, particularly in terms of its record on civil liberties regarding homeland security, I believe this is extremely risky for me, but felt compelled to do it because the stakes are so high. I'm frankly scared about the personal consequences, and could use a little bit of encouragement and hand-holding from you in the blogosphere -- perhaps in the form of supportive comments on this post....