The Benefits of Body-worn Cameras in a Local Jail Setting
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Release Date: 11/08/2023
How Can Emergency Managers Safely Integrate AI Tools?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines how emergency managers can reap the benefits of AI tools while avoiding some of their pitfalls, like hallucinations. Guest Biographies Jamie Biglow is a Project Manager with CNA’s Center for . She’ll be speaking at the 2026 National Homeland Security Conference. is CNA's chief AI officer, acting as the end-to-end technology interlock between study sponsors and CNA on the largest high-impact projects. He works together with business and research leaders to build a technology partnership, ensuring that offered technical solutions deliver exceptional results for...
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China’s Influence in Pacific Island’s Media
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Over the past decade, China sought to deepen its ties with the Pacific Islands. This includes an effort to expand its footprint in the region’s media landscape. Guest Biographies is a Senior Research Scientist in CNA’s . Her research focuses on People’s Republic of China (PRC) strategic communications, propaganda, disinformation, and other global influence efforts. Genevieve Collins is a Senior Research Specialist in CNA’s China Studies Program. Further Reading CNA Report:
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Analyzing Hollywood Portrayals of Emergency Management
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines various depictions of emergency management in Hollywood movies and asks what the consequences are of inaccurate portrayals. Guest Biographies Heather Marshall is a Senior Research Specialist with CNA’s Center for Emergency Management Operations. is an expert in emergency management and homeland security, specializing in large-scale incident planning and response and resilience of critical community lifeline networks and infrastructure systems. Further Reading
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The Strait of Hormuz: A Maritime Chokepoint
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines the effort to revitalize America’s shipping and shipbuilding capacity in the context of the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest Biographies is an expert in economic analysis of operational energy and infrastructure. He specializes in statistical modeling of military construction projects and facility life cycles, as well as structural modeling of energy supply and demand in wartime scenarios. is CNA’s Future Fleet Coordinator and Director of CNA’s Ally and Partner Affairs Program. He previously served as the scientific analyst to the Chief of Naval...
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The End of Orban’s Regime
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
With the inauguration of Péter Magyar, Hungary has a new prime minster for the first time in 16 years. This episode explores what this means for the nation and for Europe. Guest Biographies Julian G. Waller is an expert in Russian political-military affairs, elite strategic decision-making, adversary systems of governance, and civil-military relations outside the West. He is also a scholar of the politics of authoritarian rule, authoritarian political and social orders, and illiberal/postliberal ideologies globally. Further Reading Julian’s Substack:
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How Can Playing a Game Improve Police Officer Wellness?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode covers Balance, a learning game that helps law enforcement supervisors protect the emotional well-being of their officers. Guest Biographies is an expert in scientific research and analysis and has more than a decade of experience designing, implementing and managing rigorous research studies and evaluations at the local, state and national level. is a former police chief and an expert on law enforcement and fire policies, operations and oversight. He has substantial expertise in technology, including deployment of in-car and body-worn camera systems, cell phone forensics,...
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How Can the US Strengthen, Improve, and Expand the DIB?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode explores CNA’s Arsenal of Policy wargame, which is designed to explore opportunities to strengthen, improve, and expand the US defense industrial base (DIB). Guest Biographies is a specialist in international and non-traditional security threats. Her work focuses on emergent security challenges such as increasing partner capabilities in maritime security and domain awareness, countering violent extremism, and analyzing complex challenges through wargaming. is an expert in African security, specializing in strategic competition on the continent and the African security...
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AI Tools in the Field of Criminal Justice
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Experts discuss how AI tools can address challenges in the field of criminal justice and how these tools can be used ethically. Guest Biographies is the Director of CNA’s Center for . She is an expert in criminal justice and emergency preparedness. She specializes in law enforcement organizational reform; after-action analysis; training and technical assistance; and exercise planning, facilitation and evaluation. L. Cait Kanewske is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Center for .
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Who is Iran’s New Supreme Leader?
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
Iran has a new Supreme Leader for the first time in almost 37 years, Mojtaba Khamenei. This episode explores his background, education, and ideology. Guest Biographies is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command. Further Reading CNA Talks: CNA Report:
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How Technology Has Shaped Four Years of War in Ukraine
CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast
This episode examines how the ubiquitous presence of drones in the Ukraine War has shaped the conflict. Guest Biographies (@sambendett) is an advisor with CNA’s . His research focuses on Russian defense and technology developments; uncrewed, robotic and autonomous military systems; artificial intelligence; and Russian military capabilities.
info_outlineOver the past decade, police departments across the United States have adopted body-worn cameras, and evidence suggests that they can help reduce complaints and use of force incidents. This raises the question of whether they could serve a similar purpose in jails and prisons.
In this episode, John Stimpson sits down with Brittany Cunningham and Bryce Peterson to discuss their research into the impact of body-worn cameras at the Loudoun County adult detention center.
Guest biographies
Dr. Brittany Cunningham is the Assistant Director of CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation. She specializes in using evidence-based approaches and quantitative and qualitative analysis to support law enforcement agency operations and organizational reform.
Dr. Bryce Peterson is a Senior Research Scientist with CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation. His research focuses on body-worn cameras and other technologies, correctional safety and contraband, and other policies and programs that improve the efficacy of criminal justice operations.
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