Media & Press — Island Security Policy Institute

Institutional Boilerplate — For Press Use

The Island Security Policy Institute (ISPI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii. ISPI produces practitioner-led research, policy analysis, and training programs on public safety, emergency preparedness, and security policy for island and coastal communities worldwide. ISPI's research draws on verified operational experience across military service, law enforcement, diplomatic security, emergency management, and campus safety administration. For more information visit ispiglobal.com.

Topics available for expert comment

ISPI researchers are available to provide expert commentary, background briefings, and on-record analysis across the following topics. Indicate your topic of interest in the media inquiry form below.

Insider Threat

Behavioral Threat Assessment

Active Threat Response

Campus Safety Policy

Island Emergency Management

Maui Wildfire Response

Pacific Island Security

Human Trafficking Policy

Public Safety Workforce

Climate Security

Supply Chain Security

Port & Maritime Security

AI & Public Safety

Democratic Resilience

At-Risk Youth Policy

Juvenile Justice

Critical Infrastructure

Corporate Security & ESG

FEMA & Emergency Policy

Clery Act & Title IX

Media guidelines

ISPI operates under standard academic and think tank media conventions. All on-record quotes are attributable to the Island Security Policy Institute unless otherwise specified. ISPI researchers are available for:

On-record expert quotes and analysis
Background briefings (not for attribution)
Written statements on policy matters
Television, radio, and podcast appearances
Long-form interviews for print and digital publications
Academic and policy conference presentations

ISPI does not accept payment for media appearances or expert commentary. ISPI research is independent and nonpartisan — all views expressed represent ISPI's institutional research position, not the position of any funder or sponsor.

Media Inquiry

Submit your media inquiry below. You can also reach ISPI directly at ISPIGlobal@proton.me or (808) 999-0544. ISPI responds within 24 hours on business days. For urgent requests on breaking news, indicate "URGENT" in the subject field.