Institute for Security Policy and Law

Institute for Security Policy and Law
Established	2003
Founder	William C. Banks
Type	Private research institution
Headquarters	Syracuse University College of Law
Location	Dineen Hall, Suite 300; 950 Irving Avenue; Syracuse, New York 13244; United States;
Fields	Public policy; security studies; security policy; counterterrorism;
Director	James E. Baker
Deputy Director	Robert B. Murrett
Parent organization	Syracuse University
Website	securitypolicylaw.syr.edu
Formerly called	Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT)

The Institute for Security Policy and Law (SPL), formerly the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT), is an academic research institute based at Syracuse University, jointly affiliated with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Syracuse University College of Law. Founded in 2003 by Professor William C. Banks, the institute focuses on interdisciplinary research and teaching in national and international security, counterterrorism, and related legal and policy areas.

SPL engages in academic research, policy analysis, and public service. It supports interdisciplinary education through graduate-level courses, a certificate of advanced study, and collaborative programs with domestic and international institutions.

Its faculty includes both full-time staff and affiliated professors from various departments at Syracuse University. Graduate research assistants also contribute to the institute’s work.