Assessing the Efficacy of Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTF) Per Executive Order 14159

Authors

• Robert J. Hehl, Salve Regina UniversityFollow
• Stella DiFronzo, Salve Regina University
• Maribel Ramirez, Salve Regina University
• Treyson Carino, Salve Regina University
• Samuel Zwiener, Salve Regina University

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Description

This Capstone Research Assessment (CRA) will assess the efficacy of Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) operations in Rhode Island as mandated under Presidential Executive Order 14159 (January 20, 2025), Section 6(b), Protecting the American People Against Invasion. Through review of national data, interviews of HSTF Rhode Island partner agency members, government and peer reviewed journals, and open-source reporting, this assessment will examine the efficacy of the HSTF mission including interagency coordination, resource allocation, and enforcement effectiveness. Furthermore, this CRA will assess the extent to which HSTF units have achieved intended objectives and identify operational and environmental limitations impacting overall success. This CRA will conclude with recommendations to maximize both HSTF effectiveness and operational successes.

Publication Date

2026

Keywords

Efficacy Homeland Security Task Forces EO 14159

Use of AI Statement

Generative artificial intelligence was not used in the creation of this work.

Faculty Advisor

Robert J. Hehl

Recommended Citation

Hehl, Robert J.; DiFronzo, Stella; Ramirez, Maribel; Carino, Treyson; and Zwiener, Samuel, "Assessing the Efficacy of Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTF) Per Executive Order 14159" (2026). CJC 450 - Criminal Justice and Criminology Capstone. 4.
https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/cjc450/4