Homeland Security Research Program at Western Illinois University

About the Program

The Homeland Security Research Program (HSRP), based in the Department of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) of Western Illinois University (WIU), undertakes various activities, including: all facets of homeland security studies from the radicalization and recruitment of extremists/terrorists on the Internet, terrorism and law enforcement, and terrorism and business to the legal aspects of homeland security and homeland security technologies. The HSRP contributed to an online database of Illinois-based homeland security firms. HSRP is involved in organizing and participating in international and domestic seminars and forums on homeland security issues. The publication of homeland security-related analyses, media outreach, and an internship program are other facets of the HSRP. Additionally, the HSRP played a role in the creation of an undergraduate minor in Homeland Security at WIU. Dean C. Alexander, Associate Professor, Homeland Security in LEJA, serves as Director of the HSRP. http://www.wiu.edu/leja/alexander.php

For further information, please contact:

Dean C. Alexander, J.D., LL.M.
Director, Homeland Security Research Program
Associate Professor, Homeland Security
School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Stipes Hall 403H
1 University Circle
Macomb, Illinois 61455 USA
Tel: (309) 298-2120
Fax: (309) 298-2187
E-mail: DC-Alexander@wiu.edu