As we approach spring break, the State Department has recently issued a travel alert for Mexico, a favorite vacation spot for many during this time of the year.

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Michael P. Downing, Deputy Chief and Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles Police Dept. (LAPD) writes an insightful article on strategies that are being put in place to combat increasingly sophisticated criminal networks and national security threats.

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Disaster-medicine expert Irwin Redlener gives a talk on how humanity might survive natural or human-made disasters.

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"Homeland Security USA,'' is an ABC reality series that tracks the daily efforts of the federal workers responsible for safeguarding the nation's airports, borders, waters and anyplace else threats might arise.

Viewers see behind-the-scences action of agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration.

The show has already drawn much attention from folks who think it's nothing but government propaganda. A Facebook group that wants the show off the air has already been created.

Have you been watching? If so, what are your thoughts?

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