HS 138 - Counter-Terrorism and National Security with Brad Barker

The economic crisis hits everyone worldwide, even those involved in organized crime. With the chaos, kidnapping and human trafficking rise, as well as the threat on national security. Additionally, there is a need for humanitarian aid in areas hit by disasters. Jason Hartman interviews HALO Corporation President and Founder, Brad Barker, about how his company assists people in need during crisis events. Brad explains many of the global threats and defines risk assessment. As he states, “There are situations where you can’t control the uncontrollable and you just need to be able to cope.” In addition to providing safety, security, and improving force protection, HALO offers training, called Stress Inoculation, for such situations. He discusses clean water, protection, communication and other needs in serious situations. For more details, listen at:  www.HolisticSurvival.com. HALO Corporation was also founded by former Special Operations, National Security, and Intelligence personnel. Brad Barker leads a team of global experts in the fields of crisis management, humanitarian aid, national security, executive protection, technology and curriculum development for Homeland Security and other agencies. Mr. Barker began his service to the United States Government as a member of a Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HADR) team deployed to Hurricane Katrina. Now the HALO Corporation has three divisions – Operations division, Science and Technology, and Training and Education. Through these divisions, they support the US Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Defense, as well as several corporate and private sector clients. The HALO Corporation has an emphasis on counter terrorism, risk management and threat mitigation. Brad Barker has hosted “Kidnap & Rescue” on the Discovery Channel and was the executive producer and host of “Between the Lines – A History of Cocaine.” He has been a speaker at many summits and a contributing author of National Security Threats in Cyber Space, From Gun Violence to Civic Health – Case Study on Gun Violence in Chicago, and Contemporary Piracy: Consequences and Cure.