Scott Erickson Scott Erickson served as the Department of Homeland Security's acting chief of staff and has also served as the secretary of Homeland Security's senior counselor for law enforcement. My Articles How Chaos at the Border Fuels the Opioid CrisisAugust 20, 2021 | 12:52pm EDT Historic Success in Missile Defense Tech -- An Important Milestone for Defending AmericaJune 1, 2017 | 12:24pm EDT The Truth About Sanctuary Cities and Crime RatesFebruary 17, 2017 | 4:23pm EST