Newswise — As National Conventions grow in scale, the security issues surrounding these events become amplified. The increased ideological gap between the constituencies of the two major parties, coupled with a twenty-four-hour news cycle, means that the political Conventions are also rife for activism and protests (as anyone who lived through the 1968 conventions in Miami and Chicago is well aware).
"Security is always an issue whenever large groups of people come together in one place," says Former Congressman McMillen, now the CEO of Homeland Security Capital Corporation (HSCC). "The passions and political excitement that make National Conventions so much a news focus also dictate that security is a top priority at these events."
HSCC is focused on acquiring and developing emerging companies with proprietary technologies in the highly fragmented homeland security industry. Its subsidiary companies offer a variety of security and defense solutions, including security integration for corporate and governmental security markets, and radiation and nuclear detection devices currently being contracted by agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard and the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System.
Having partaken in Democratic National Conventions during his three consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman McMillen has first-hand knowledge of the events, and is available to speak on a variety of topics:
"¢ How do cities typically plan security efforts for large events such as National Conventions? "¢ What are the primary contingencies or incidents that need to be planned for?"¢ How does the political aspect of these events affect security efforts? Does the additional public scrutiny alter preparations?"¢ What new technologies are available to aid in security efforts of large-scale public events?
About C. Thomas McMillen, CEO, Homeland Security Capital Corporation (HSCC)
HSCC CEO C. Thomas McMillen provides an unparalleled level of leadership and experience. Having served three consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, from the 4th Congressional District of Maryland. Congressman McMillen had extensive expertise working within the government prior to his role with HSCC. Serving on the Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs Committee; the Energy and Commerce Committee; and the Science, Space and Technology Committee, Congressman McMillen was also selected by President Clinton to co-chair the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports from 1993 until 1997 due in part to his history as an Olympian and eleven-year career as an NBA player for the Buffalo Braves, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and Washington Bullets. Congressman McMillen brings all of his extraordinary experience to bear in his role as HSCC CEO, continuing to keep Americans safe by managing the company's portfolio businesses.
About Homeland Security Capital Corporation
Homeland Security Capital Corporation is a company engaged in the strategic acquisition, development, and consolidation of homeland security-related businesses, within the fragmented homeland security industry. The company is focused on creating long-term value by taking controlling interest and developing its subsidiary companies through superior operations and management. Homeland Security Capital Corporation operates businesses that provide homeland security products and services solutions, growing organically and by acquisitions. The company is targeting emerging companies that are generating revenues but face challenges in scaling their businesses to capitalize on homeland security opportunities.
For more information on Homeland Security Capital Corporation, please visit the company's website at http://www.hscapcorp.com.
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