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RAND conducts analyses and makes recommendations to strengthen the U.S. Department of Homeland Security across its full set of missions to prevent terrorism and enhance security, secure and manage America's borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard and secure cyberspace, and strengthen preparedness and resilience. In the area of public safety, RAND research addresses drug policy, crime, prison reform, and prisoner reentry, and other topics.

Commentary

'Replacement Theory' Is a Danger to Us All

Jul 8, 2022

“Replacement theory” is woven into the very fabric of American society—and made all the more visible by the precipitous rise in hate crimes today. What can be done to reject this zero-sum thinking?
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What Support Do Officers Need to Perform at Their Peak?

Jun 14, 2022

Police1's second annual survey on “What Cops Want” shows both major strengths and substantial challenges in the profession. Law enforcement leadership can use the findings to better support and engage their officers.

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News Release

Too Little Evidence Available to Determine Cost Savings of Crime Reform Initiative for Los Angeles County

While a California ballot initiative reducing penalties for some criminal offenses promised to save local governments money, quantifying such savings will require significant changes in the way local agencies track workloads.

Jun 15, 2017
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States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

In this June 9th, 2017 congressional briefing, Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, provides an overview of recent changes in marijuana policies as well as options for the federal government.

Jun 9, 2017
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What Works in Tackling Violent Radicalisation and Extremism?

Violent radicalisation and extremism are one of the most severe and immediate security threats facing European society in the early 21st century. IMPACT Europe aimed to fill the gap in understanding of what works in tackling and preventing these phenomena.

May 25, 2017
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Preventing Veteran Suicide

An overview of testimony by Rajeev Ramchand presented before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies on April 27, 2017.

Apr 27, 2017
News Release

Islamic State Control of People Down 83% in Iraq and 56% in Syria from Peak Levels

The Islamic State has lost substantial control of territory and people but still conducts and inspires attacks around the world. The U.S. should pursue a light rollback strategy that relies on local forces backed by U.S. special operations forces, intelligence assets, and airpower.

Apr 20, 2017
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Why Prison Education Matters

In this Events @ RAND podcast, our panel of experts discuss the costs and benefits of using education to stop the prison revolving door, and the effectiveness of programs like The Last Mile, which prepares inmates for reentry by providing them with marketable skills.

Apr 6, 2017
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Funding Considerations in the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

Testimony presented before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on April 5, 2017.

Apr 5, 2017
News Release

Rising Flood Insurance Costs a Growing Burden to Communities and Homeowners in New York City

Hurricane Sandy underscored the need for greater resilience to flooding. Insurance is part of the strategy, but it is spotty among one- to four-family properties in New York and is difficult for some to afford. Adding to the challenge is direction from Congress to phase out subsidies in the National Flood Insurance Program.

Mar 27, 2017
News Release

RAND Study Examines 200 Real-World 'Zero-Day' Software Vulnerabilities

Zero-day software vulnerabilities—security holes that developers haven't fixed or aren't aware of—can lurk undetected for years. They are useful in cyber operations and in defensive and academic settings. Whether to disclose or stockpile them is an ongoing debate.

Mar 9, 2017
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Challenges and Approaches to Realizing Autonomous Vehicle Safety

An overview of testimony by Nidhi Kalra submitted to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection on February 14, 2017.

Feb 14, 2017
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Will Banning Travelers and Refugees Make Us Safer?

In this Call with the Experts, RAND's Brian Michael Jenkins, one of the nation's leading experts on terrorism and homeland security, discusses what we know about the perpetrators of terrorism in the United States.

Feb 9, 2017
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Kurt Klein

Assistant Policy Researcher; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Education M.Phil. in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; M.P.P., University of California, Los Angeles; B.S. in physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Zara Fatima Abdurahaman

Ph.D. Student, Pardee RAND Graduate School, and Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND
Education B.Eng. in electrical and electronic engineering, The University of Nottingham
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Mahshid Abir

Senior Physician Policy Researcher
Education M.D. in medicine with intern, University of Cincinnati; M.Sc. in health and health services research, University of Michigan, RWJF Clinical Scholars Program
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Joie D. Acosta

Senior Behavioral/Social Scientist
Education Ph.D. in community and cultural psychology, University of Hawai'i; M.A. in psychology, University of Hawai'i; B.A. in psychology, University of Richmond
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Avery Adams

Research Assistant
Education M.Sci. in history and philosophy of science and medicine, University of Cambridge; B.A. in history, University of Cambridge
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Christopher Scott Adams

Senior Policy Analyst
Education MPP, Georgetown University; BA in biology/government, Bowdoin College
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Mohammad Ahmadi

Ph.D. Student, Pardee RAND Graduate School, and Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND
Education M.P.S.A. in public service and administration, Texas A&M University; B.Eng. in civil engineering, Herat University
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Rahim Ali

Technical Analyst
Education M.S in civil and environmental engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; B.A in architecture, University of California, Berkeley
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James M. Anderson

Director, Justice Policy Program; Director, RAND Institute for Civil Justice; Senior Behavioral Scientist
Education J.D., Yale Law School; B.A. in ethics, politics, economics, Yale College