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Media Reports on Warner’s Discussion at CHSF Event

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:39:47 +0000

Virginia media outlets covered the CHSF Pledge to Protect fundraising event and former Governor Mark Warner’s remarks. Click here to catch the details on our News page.

HSToday.com Reports on Warner’s Views at CHSF Fundraiser

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:49:15 +0000

The 1 October online issue of HSToday.com highlights former Governor Mark Warner’s views on the need for more than just federal funding for homeland security needs. Warner shared his views during the CHSF fundraiser at Old Dominion University on 29 September. In the article, “Mark Warner Pushes for Improved Port Security” they note Warner’s observation of China’s ability to scan 100% of the containers moving through its ports. Click here to read the news at HSToday.com or click this to see a PDF of the article (189k PDF document).

Warner pushes for improved port security

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:09:37 +0000

DailyPress.com published the article “Mark Warner pushes for improved port security” on October 1, 2008. Kimball Payne writes about former Governer Warner’s remarks at the CHSF Pledge to Protect fundraising event on September 29. The article details remarks from Warner and CHSF President L. Scott Lingamfelter during the fundraising event at Old Dominion University. Click here to read the full article at DailyPress.com or you can click this to download a PDF version of the news (172k PDF document).

Port security falls short, Warner says

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:57:32 +0000

The September 30, 2008 issue of The Virginia-Pilot published an article by Kathy Adams that highlights some of Former Governer Mark Warner’s remarks at the CHSF Pledge to Protect fundraising event. Click here to read “Port security falls short, Senate candidate Warner says” at the HamptonRoads.com website or click this to download a PDF of the article (39k PDF document).

Maritime Port Security Event a Success

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:58:17 +0000

The CHSF Pledge to Protect: Maritime Port Security Event was held Monday, September 29, 2008. Click here for all the details.

May 31, 2008 Op Ed in Richmond Times-Dispatch

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:42:41 +0000

The Richmond Times-Dispatch published a column by CHSF President L. Scott Lingamfelter titled, “Let’s Secure Virginia Before the Next Tragedy”. In the article Lingamfelter states, “The sad reality is that depending on federal, state, and local governments alone to swoop in to save the day won’t work. Despite their commitment to the welfare of their communities, they cannot address the complexities and scope of the problem adequately. The answer lies in a new model.” The column was also published in the newspaper’s online entity, InRich.com. Click here to see the full article online or click this link to see a PDF of the online article (268k PDF document).

Lingamfelter Column Published in Virginia

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:07:46 +0000

The May 31 issue of the The Richmond Times-Dispatch published a column by CHSF President L. Scott Lingamfelter titled, “Let’s Secure Virginia Before the Next Tragedy”. The article details the urgent need to better enable Virginia’s communities and leaders to deal with both man-made and natural disasters. Click here to see more at our In the News page…

February 17, 2008 news in Richmond Times-Dispatch

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:54:04 +0000

Richmond Times-Dispatch recognizes CHSF as solution to campus security resource issues. In an article by Michael Martz in the February 17 issue titled, “Steps to improve campus security” many challenges are defined. Martz cites CHSF as one of the few solutions for these ongoing challenges. Click here to see a PDF of “Steps to improve campus security” (44k PDF document) of the article and click this to see the article at the InRich.com website.

CHSF One of the First, says VHEPC

admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:56:05 +0000

CHSF is highlighted by the Virginia Higher Education Preparedness Consortium with an article in their What’s New section of the website home page. The VHEPC describes CHSF as “One of the first of its kind in the nation” and mentions the CHSF close relationship with George Mason University. Click here to visit the VHEPC website.