This episode explores how the Fairfax County 911 Center is using Next Generation 911 systems to better serve its jurisdiction.

Guest Biographies

Heleana Melendez is an expert in criminal justice research and policing. At CNA, Melendez supports projects focused on violence prevention, system improvement, crisis intervention and use of force for law enforcement agencies across the nation.

Further Reading

Fairfax County (Virginia) Department of Public Safety Communications: Next Generation 911

This episode covers the stability of Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the 12 Day War, and how the regime will adapt to its new reality.

Guest Biographies

Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT).

Dov Zakheim a Senior Fellow at CNA and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He served as Undersecretary of Defense from 2001-2004.

Further Reading

CNA Report: The Nuclear Programs of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran

CNA Report: The Evolving Russia-Iran Relationship

CNA InDepth: Russia and China Respond—or Don’t—to the 12-Day War in Iran

CNA Talks: Syria After Assad

We examine efforts to prevent the spread of resporitory viruses in America’s jails and prisons and what practices were identified from this experience.   

Guest Biographies

NhuNgoc Pham is a research scientist with CNA’s Center for Public Health Preparedness and Resilience.

Jim Alexander is a senior advisor with CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation.

Darren Sieger is the Director of the Administration Broward Sheriff’s Office and has helped correctional facilities implement steps to mitigate respiratory viruses.

Further Reading

Bueru of Justice Assitance: Planning for Respiratory Pathogen Pandemics A Guidebook for Corrections Systems and Confinement Facilities