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Use of Predictive Analytics

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This issue brief is a product created through a partnership between BJA and CNA. The Using Analytics to Improve Officer Safety work examines granular incident data from 2015–2019 from several local law enforcement agencies to identify incident characteristics (characteristics specific to the incident and related to officer tactical response) associated with officer assaults, injuries, and line-of-duty deaths. Using machine learning techniques, CNA is producing a risk assessment model to link incident characteristics with officer safety outcomes. This work also entails working with participating agencies to identify best practices and recommendations to reduce risks to officer safety in the line of duty.

Use of Predictive Analytics Issue Brief: The Use of Predictive Analytics in Policing This issue brief is a product created through a partnership between BJA and CNA. The Using Analytics to Improve Officer Safety work examines granular incident data from 2015–2019 from several local law enforcement agencies to identify incident characteristics (characteristics specific to the incident and related to officer tactical response) associated with officer assaults, injuries, and line-of-duty deaths. Using machine learning techniques, CNA is producing a risk assessment model to link incident

Gender Issues Post-Bootcamp Pre-Fleet Losses

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This report provides the Navy with a more detailed understanding of why there is a sizable gender gap in attrition rate in highly technical fields, such as Advanced Electronics and Computer Fields, Nuclear, and some Cryptologic Technician specialties.

, after four to six years of service) are anywhere from 5 to 75 percent lower than those of their male counterparts. This research memorandum is part of a larger CNA project sponsored by the Office ... and having long training pipelines because these Sailors are the most expensive to recruit and train. Using data from CNA’s Enlisted Street-to-Fleet database and other sources, we find that in such ratings

World Cup Support

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In preparation for the World Cup, DHS and FEMA have released grant funding to ensure it is also the safest event possible.

will be available to the 11 US World Cup hosts to support preparedness activities like training and exercises, cybersecurity defense, as well as increased police and emergency response staff. CNA has over 16 ... with global significance, such as G8, Global Health Security Ini­tiative, and UN meetings. CNA’s expertise applies to all phases of these special events, from planning and exercising to technical

BTAM: The Interagency Approach

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In 2024, the US Secret Service published a Behavioral Threat Assessment Unit guide to aid communities seeking to prevent terrorism and targeted violence.

enabling collaboration and resource sharing through partnerships. However, understanding what an interagency approach looks like in practice can be difficult. CNA’s evaluation of the Wood County Alcohol ... of practitioners with unique areas of expertise contributing to a multidisciplinary and collaborative solution. As part of the evaluation, CNA conducted 27 interviews with professionals working in the Wood

The Case for Data Science at Sea

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A data science team on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier harnessed the power of data analytics and software development to achieve new efficiencies and better performance.

The Case for Data Science at Sea A data science team on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier harnessed the power of data analytics and software development to achieve new efficiencies and better performance. /images/InDepth/2024/06/USS-Carl-Vinson.webp The Case for Data Science at Sea Rear Admiral Carlos Sardiello and Lieutenant Commander Shane Halton, U.S. Navy, and Annie Voigt, CNA Rear Admiral Carlos ... . Annie Voigt is a data analyst with CNA’s Fleet Operations and Assessments Program . Until recently, she was a CNA field representative to Carrier Strike Group One and the technical lead

Kaliningrad: Impregnable Fortress or “Russian Alamo”?

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Steve Wills examines the Russian Port City of Kaliningrad, its significance to the Russian Federation and how Finland’s acceptance into NATO has increased its isolation.

increased its isolation. /images/InDepth/2023/Kaliningrad-map-resized.jpg Kaliningrad: Impregnable Fortress or “Russian Alamo”? Steve Wills Steve Wills is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Strategy ... a 2021 Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) report on the force posture of Russia’s Western Military District shows the depth of Russia’s militarization of the oblast. Source: Konrad Muzyka, Russian Forces in the Western Military District , CNA, IOP-2020-U-028759-1Rev, June 2021, Unclassified (approved for public release). Ukraine War Losses Don’t Affect the Baltics As with other elements

Three Smart Design Choices for the New Space Systems Command

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Space Force unveiled its design and intentions for the Space Systems Command. It will make some notable changes from the way the Air Force did business.

at CNA conducts organizational, process, and command and control analyses, which provide tailored, transformative solutions to support the vision of CNA's sponsors. Last week, just a few months into its ... responsibility—with space operator needs—something more fully appreciated by the uniformed service chief. Indeed, we recommended both of these design decisions in CNA’s congressionally mandated plan ... of Space Operations will allow for the top-cover necessary for successful innovation. These choices, too, reflect recommendations we made in CNA’s design. Looking ahead, maintaining the two

cna talks: Russian Disinformation Tactics

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"Disinformation for Russia is cheap, it’s quick, it’s low cost with high yield gain." In this episode of CNA Talks, Russia experts   Vera Zakem   and   Jeffrey Edmonds   discuss Russian disinformation tactics and the strategic calculus that motivates them. They warn that Russian leaders believe that the US is attempting in equal measure to undermine their regime, and whether it’s meddling in US elections or cheating in the Olympics, the Russians will do whatever it takes to defend their national interests and place in the world order.

Russian Disinformation Tactics "Disinformation for Russia is cheap, it’s quick, it’s low cost with high yield gain." In this episode of CNA Talks, Russia experts   Vera Zakem   and   Jeffrey ... Disinformation Tactics Biographies Vera Zakem   is a research scientist and director of strategy and partnerships for CNA’s Center for Strategic Studies. Zakem has been published by NPR and The National ... Director for Russia during the 2017 presidential transition. His research at CNA focuses on the Russian military, foreign policy, Russian threat perceptions, and Russian information operations

cna talks: Hurricane Harvey Recovery

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As initial search and rescue operations in Houston shift to long-term recovery efforts, three CNA experts discuss the various challenges Houston will face based on their experiences with large-scale disaster recovery efforts.  Monica Giovachino moderates as Jason McNamara and Dawn Thomas share perspectives gathered from years of experience working at FEMA and studying disaster response, including major concerns from housing and mass care to considering important questions for federal and local agencies as one of America’s largest cities begins to recover and rebuild.

Hurricane Harvey Recovery As initial search and rescue operations in Houston shift to long-term recovery efforts, three CNA experts discuss the various challenges Houston will face based ... and the 2017 shooting at the Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, VA. Jason McNamara is the Senior Director of Emergency Management Programs at CNA and is an established emergency management ... of the busiest, and most costly, disaster seasons on record. Dawn Thomas is an Associate Director in CNA’s Safety & Security Division.  She has contributed to the analyses of real-world operations, including

ai with ai: Keep Talking and No Robot Explodes, Part II

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Dr. Larry Lewis, the Director of CNA’s Center for Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence, joins Andy and Dave to provide a summary of the recent United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons meeting in Geneva on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems. Larry discusses the different viewpoints of the attendees, and walks through the draft document that the group published on “Emerging Commonalities, Conclusions, and Recommendations.” The topics include Possible Guiding Principles; characterization to promote a common understanding; human elements and human-machine interactions in LAWS; review of related technologies; possible options; and recommendations (SPOILER ALERT: the group recommends 10 days of discussion for 2019).

1-48B Dr. Larry Lewis, the Director of CNA’s Center for Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence, joins Andy and Dave to provide a summary of the recent United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons meeting in Geneva on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems. Larry discusses the different viewpoints of the attendees, and walks through the draft document that the group published on “Emerging ... for Autonomy and AI blog : CNA Statement to UN Group of Government Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems, August 29, 2018, Larry Lewis CNA report:   AI and Autonomy in War: Understanding