About Me
- Dr. Kenneth Christopher, D.P,A.
- Kansas City, MO, United States
- Author of the book, Port Security Management (2009, CRC Press), which reflects the altered landscape of the post-9/11 era, providing real-world guidelines for port security management, planning, and implementation processes. Assistant Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice at Park University in Parkville, MO. and Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Contact Information: Park University, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO, 64152. www.park.edu/cj
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The Weak Link in the Chain along the Northern Border?
Small Boats Enter U.S. From Canada Without Inspection
“Approximately 68,000 operators of small pleasure boats enter the United States from Canada each year, along the Northern border, without being inspected by U.S. authorities,” reports Government Security News. “Pleasure boats that weigh less than five tons are allowed to report their arrival telephonically, rather than appearing in person for an inspection by a Customs and Border Protection officer.”
“Approximately 68,000 operators of small pleasure boats enter the United States from Canada each year, along the Northern border, without being inspected by U.S. authorities,” reports Government Security News. “Pleasure boats that weigh less than five tons are allowed to report their arrival telephonically, rather than appearing in person for an inspection by a Customs and Border Protection officer.”
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Gloucester mayor wants review of port surveillance cameras
This may just be a good example of a lack of true collaboration among stakeholders in the initial grant planning process in this community. The amount of federal money pouring into maritime security funding, while criticized for being less than desired and necessary, has enabled many smaller port communities to upgrade their physical security resources. The concerns mentioned in this report about invasion of privacy, while certainly concerning to elements of the community, should have been vetted before the cameras were placed. In the big picture though, it is difficult to argue about cameras fixed in public areas. These have been fixtures in Europe and other locales for years. Law enforcement seems to have performed their due dilligence in applying for the funding that is surely adding value to a port facility in terms of threat mitigation.
Gloucester mayor wants review of port surveillance cameras
Gloucester mayor wants review of port surveillance cameras
Saturday, August 14, 2010
The Maritime Executive Magazine :: Suspect in Sexual Assualt Case Found Working On Cruise Ship
This is the second story this week I have seen where an employee of a sub-contractor has a criminal past that has gone undetected by the contracting company. The other involved a BP-contracted oil spill cleanup company supervisor accused of raping an employee. The supervisor had a related criminal history which could have uncovered his past prior to employment. The rationale is that it is the subcontractor's responsibility to screen their employees. I agree that contracts should specify which organization is responsible for conducting the criminal history check -- but isn't there a responsibility on the part of both contracting companies to spot-check their HR systems and processes to be sure the checks are being done? It would seem logical for Company Security Officers to be conducting spot-checks of sub-contractors to mitigate the risk that sexual predators are sneaking through the system, as they seem to be doing.
The Maritime Executive Magazine :: Suspect in Sexual Assualt Case Found Working On Cruise Ship
The Maritime Executive Magazine :: Suspect in Sexual Assualt Case Found Working On Cruise Ship
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