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The Institute for Homeland Security (IHS) at Sam Houston State University is pleased to announce the creation of a technical paper series examining current and critical issues in homeland security. The IHS seeks a variety of viewpoints, and the paper series is non-partisan. The intended audience for the paper series includes private industry partners, public institutions, students and the public.

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Tabkhivayghan, Hamed (2022). Algorithms and Dataset for Anomaly Detection in Smart Video Surveillance for Infrastructure Safety (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2038). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Shashidhar, N. & Varol, C. (2022). Ransomware Prevention and Defense: A Hardening Guide for Small and Medium – Sized Businesses (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2037). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Vaughn, Michael S. (2022). Ransomware: A Contemporary Security Threat. (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2045). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Baker, Natalie D. (2022). Business Continuity and Resilience in Times of Crises: The Importance of Disaster Panic Myth – Busting (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2201). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Lynn, Scott (2022). Texas Critical Infrastructure Supply Chain Protection: Reaching the Energy Industry (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2031). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Lynn, Scott (2022). Texas Critical Infrastructure Supply Chain Protection: Reaching the Transportation Industry (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2030). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Lundberg, Russell (2022). Incorporating Fear into Security Risk Assessments (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2029). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Lundberg, Russell (2022). Including Terror in Terrorism Risk Assessments (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2028). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Lundberg, Russell (2022). The Importance of Mental Health Consequences in Terrorism Risk Assessment (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2027). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Lynn, Scott (2022). Texas Critical Infrastucture: Healthcare Physical Supply Chain Protection (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2051). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Olonilua, Oluponmile (2022). Protecting Critical Infrastructure through Public Engagement. (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2052). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

McEntire, David A. (2022). The Impact of Winter Storm Uri on Chemical Facilities: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Improved Resilience in the Private Sector (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2032). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

McEntire, David A. (2022). Transportation and Logistics Problems Experienced During and After Winter Storm Uri: Preparedness and Planning Lessons for the Public and Private Sectors (Report No IHS/CR-2022-2033). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

McEntire, David A. (2022). Public and Private Collaboration During and After Winter Storm Uri: Lessons for Improvement and Success (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2034). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

McEntire, David A. (2022). Emergency Medical Services and Winter Storm Uri: Recommendations to Help These Essential First Responders (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2035). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

McEntire, David A. (2022). The Impact of Winter Storm Uri on Hospitals: Overcoming a Disaster Within a Disaster (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2036). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Franco, Zeno (2022). Remote Detection of Anger: Wearables. (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2046). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Franco, Zeno (2022). Remote Detection of Anger: CCTV and Large-Scale Sensor Networks. (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2047). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Franco, Zeno (2022). MH Peer Support in Civilian Businesses (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2048). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Franco, Zeno (2022). MH Peer Support in First Responder Organizations (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2049). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Lynn, Scott (2022). Texas Critical Infrastructure Supply Chain Protection: Reaching the Chemical Industry. (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2050). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Jones, Nathan P., Sullivan, John P., & Davis, George W. (2022). Detecting Drone (Unmanned or Uncrewed Aerial System) Threats to Stadiums (Stadia) and Public Venues: Framing the Issue (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2023). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Sullivan, John P., Jones, Nathan P., & Davis, George W. (2022). Detecting Drone (Unmanned or Uncrewed Aerial System) Threats to Stadiums (Stadia) and Public Venues: Operational Perspectives (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2024). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security

Davis, George W., Sullivan, John P., & Jones, Nathan P. (2022). Detecting Drone (Unmanned or Uncrewed Aerial System) Threats to Stadiums (Stadia) and Public Venues: Technical Implementation and Integration (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2025). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.

Fitzgerald, Kelly (2023) A Framework For Understanding Disaster – Related Violence Against The Public Health Workforce: Literature Scan and Analysis. (Report No. IHS/CR-2022-2053). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.