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Social Media Bots: Laws

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While social media bots have the ability to greatly affect US national security and public discourse, the current landscape of US federal and state laws regulating such bots is limited. This study explores the challenges inherent to passing social media bot-related legislation and details current efforts to do so, including at the federal and state levels. It briefly explores the context in the European Union as well. This paper then discusses the dilemmas social media companies face as they think about effective bot policies and identifies the four main categories of policies through which the social media platforms regulate the use of bots on their sites. As they face evolving threats from bots, the social media companies will continue to adapt their policies accordingly, though it remains an open question whether and to what extent these companies should regulate themselves in the face of additional pressure from Congress and the public.

to grapple with both foreign and domestic disinformation, the laws and platform policies governing the use of social media bots are incredibly important. As part of CNA’s study, Social Media Bots ... catalogued. This CNA primer helps to fill this gap by helping policy-makers and national security practitioners understand the laws and social media platform policies as they currently exist. We also ... and Challenges /centers-and-divisions/cna/rsp/countering-threats-and-challenges DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. 9/18/2020 40 DIM-2020-U-028193-Final

Chinas Space Narrative

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Both China and the United States, have created separate parts of their military dedicated to space. Commercial, scientific, and military endeavors in space are all intimately linked, and one must understand how they are viewed to better understand how a nation might proceed in one or all of those fields. In accordance with our charter to support the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Chief of Space Operations, and other DoD and U.S. government leaders, the China Aerospace Studies Institute designed it’s 2020 CASI Conference around China’s space activities. This report serves as the baseline and the core of that effort. This report was a collaboration between CASI and CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. We would like to thank the team at CNA for their work on this project. The authors would like to thank Second Lieutenant Owen Ou (USA) for contributing his research for this project, and Dr. Brian Weeden for his review of the study

as the baseline and the core of that effort. This report was a collaboration between CASI and CNA’s China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. We would like to thank the team at CNA for their work ... /DES-2020-U-028472-Final.pdf /reports/2020/10/DES-2020-U-028472-Final.png /reports/2020/10/chinese%20soldiers.png China Studies /centers-and-divisions/cna/rsp/china-studies Limited Print and Electronic

Supporting a Safer Community in Charlotte

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In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), provided CNA with funding to develop case studies on the organizational impacts of HSGs in an effort to produce a field guide documenting promising practices. CNA will conduct case studies of two agencies already benefiting from HSGs: Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Each case study report will explain how the HSG program started as well as examining program operations and achievements and documenting lessons learned. These reports from three exemplary programs will form the basis for Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups, a field guide to support law enforcement agencies in developing a strategic approach to implementing a successful HSG program in their communities. Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups will likely be available for release in the spring or summer of 2021.

of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), provided CNA with funding to develop case studies on the organizational impacts of HSGs in an effort to produce a field guide documenting promising practices. CNA will conduct case studies of two agencies already benefiting from HSGs: Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Each case study report will explain how the HSG ... can affect the level of cooperation received during an investigation. This work by CNA will serve as the first step by building the foundational knowledge for further evaluations of this topic. Given

Supporting a Safer Community in Richmond

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In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), provided CNA with funding to develop case studies on the organizational impacts of HSGs in an effort to produce a field guide documenting promising practices. CNA will conduct case studies of two agencies already benefiting from HSGs: Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Each case study report will explain how the HSG program started as well as examining program operations and achievements and documenting lessons learned. These reports from two exemplary programs will form the basis for Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups, a field guide to support law enforcement agencies in developing a strategic approach to implementing a successful HSG program in their communities. Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups will likely be available for release in the spring or summer of 2021.

of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), provided CNA with funding to develop case studies on the organizational impacts of HSGs in an effort to produce a field guide documenting promising practices. CNA will conduct case studies of two agencies already benefiting from HSGs: Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Each case study report will explain how the HSG ... affect the level of cooperation received during an investigation. This work by CNA will serve as the first step by building the foundational knowledge for further evaluations of this topic. Given

Use of Safety Equipment in Correctional Facilities

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This study of prison safety equipment in 7 facilities and assaults and injuries finds correctional officer safety depends on training, attitude, and equipment.

empirical assessment to substantiate the officials’ views. As described in detail below, CNA’s proposed study builds on the GAO study. We propose conducting a further exploratory study to objectively ... . As noted in the 2011 GAO report, the field requires more research on the use and effects of safety equipment by correctional officers. CNA’s study addresses this gap by analyzing safety equipment use ... represents the best opinion of CNA at the time of issue. This project was supported by Award No. 2013-R2-CX-K002, awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S.

Strategies for Policing Initiative

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SPI supports law enforcement agencies in building evidence‑based, data‑driven law enforcement tactics and strategies that are effective, efficient, and economical. SPI represents a strategic approach that helps police agencies figure out what works in crime-prevention and crime‑reduction initiatives. SPI sites apply for grant awards through a competitive review process. Once a site receives an SPI award, the CNA team provides assistance to the SPI site as it designs and implements crime control and crime prevention strategies, and as it collects and analyzes data to devise evidence‑based solutions to target serious crime problems, such as street robberies, substance abuse, repeat violent offenders, retaliatory violence, or gun violence. CNA documents lessons learned and research-tested practices in the SPI sites to share proven policing innovations nationwide.

and crime‑reduction initiatives. SPI sites apply for grant awards through a competitive review process. Once a site receives an SPI award, the CNA team provides assistance to the SPI site as it designs ... abuse, repeat violent offenders, retaliatory violence, or gun violence. CNA documents lessons learned and research-tested practices in the SPI sites to share proven policing innovations nationwide ... the past 10 years, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), in partnership with the CNA Institute for Public Research (IPR), has supported law enforcement agencies across the country in implementing

Relationship-Between-Colocation-and-Reenlistment-in-the-Navy-Vol1

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Report on how colocation of dual-military couples positively effects reenlistment in the Navy.

CNA project titled “The Effects of Personnel Policy Changes on Budgets and Manpower Inventories” sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller ... closer than 90 miles, and there were not.) Using CNA’s decision file, we determined the marital and colocation status of sailors at the time of their reenlistment decisions. We then estimated ... /Relationship-Between-Colocation-and-Reenlistment-in-the-Navy-Vol1.pdf /reports/2018/05/Relationship-Between-Colocation-and-Reenlistment-in-the-Navy-Vol1.png /images/GenericReportImage.jpg Navy Human Resources /centers-and-divisions/cna/rfr

Russia Studies Program

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CNA’s Russia Studies Program provides analysis, insights, and recommendations on military capabilities, the way of war, foreign policy, and complex strategic issues.

Russia Studies Program CNA’s Russia Studies Program provides analysis, insights, and recommendations on military capabilities, the way of war, foreign policy, and complex strategic issues. Russia ... , and the Indo-Pacific, CNA’s Russia Studies Program provides deep analysis, critical insights, and actionable recommendations to military and civilian leaders on Russian military capabilities, the Russian way of war ... operations and strategy. CNA’s experience in open-source, Russian-language research goes back to famous studies on Soviet naval doctrine in the 1960s—a legacy that continues today. The Russia Studies

Extreme Weather Preparedness for State and Local Jurisdictions

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CNA supports emergency management services in local and state governments by focusing on preparedness activities

Extreme Weather Preparedness for State and Local Jurisdictions CNA supports emergency management services in local and state governments by focusing on preparedness activities Since 1999, CNA has supported emergency management services in local and state governments. We focus on preparedness activities such as assessments, planning, and exercises, as well as the provision of disaster support. CNA combines decades of boots-on-the-ground experience advising state, local, and federal emergency managers with expertise in innovative tools and methodologies--positioning us at the forefront

Targeted Asessments Building Capacity Through Comprehensive Reviews

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CNA offers comprehensive assessments for public safety agencies seeking to improve their operations through evidence-based practices.

Targeted Asessments Building Capacity Through Comprehensive Reviews CNA offers comprehensive assessments for public safety agencies seeking to improve their operations through evidence-based practices. CNA offers comprehensive assessments for public safety agencies seeking to improve their operations through evidence-based practices. We work collaboratively with justice agencies to identify ... , and victim services. CNA has a robust cadre of experts who have assisted agencies with thorough assessments and practical recommendations that have led to sustainable outcomes. /quick-looks/2025/11