Threats to The Nation's Capital: Are We Safe?

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Speakers

Thomas Lockwood

Director, Office of National Capital Region Coordination

Edward Reiskin

Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, Washington, D.C.

Presider

Stephen E. Flynn

Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies, Council on Foreign Relations

The nation's capital is a target-rich area by both absolute and symbolic measurements. This meeting will assess the unique threats to security in the Washington area, and the necessary responses. The discussion will evaluate steps already taken, determine what more needs to be done, identify resources, and analyze the challenges facing a coordinated response given the federal, local, and state entities involved.

8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Reception
8:30-9:30 a.m. Meeting

Please Note: Special location

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