An article, a flash poll, and a podcast each addressed the same question: Can a country that faces
daily civil disturbances adequately secure a major special event? Many factors involved in training
public and private security personnel make this question difficult to answer – temporary staff, types of
training, and level of training to cite a few.
To address the gaps and concerns revealed in a recent article and flash poll, subject matter
experts discussed training efforts necessary to ensure adequate security at large-scale special events.
The challenge of securing special events can be compounded by daily responsibilities, especially where
civil violence exists.
For any large-scale special event, it is important to expect the unexpected. The United States Park
Police took the time to plan and train with private sector partners for the annual Credit Union Cherry
Blossom Ten Mile Run to discover gaps and mitigate potential hazards and incidents that may present
before, during, or after the event.
For any large-scale special event, it is important to expect the unexpected. The United States Park Police took the time to plan and train with private sector partners for the annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run to discover gaps and mitigate potential hazards and incidents that may present before, during, or after the event.
Events such as the Boston Marathon bombing highlight the need to prepare for the unexpected. On 3
April 2014, the United States Park Police held a first-of-its-kind tabletop exercise with event
organizers of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run. This podcast provides insights on the
importance of bringing external partners to the table during the special event planning process.
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Although the primary objective of a security system is to prevent crimes, some technologies provide limited information only after a security breach occurs. Information gaps can occur when detection and identification are limited to a specific moment in time. The solution is a layered approach using radar, thermal imaging, and other technologies.
The airport security environment, especially in the United States, has changed significantly since
9/11. Technological advances have helped raise the standards at security checkpoints around the world,
but technology is not infallible. Maintaining a high standard of security requires a balance between
technology and human intelligence.
To address the gaps and concerns revealed in a recent article and the flash poll, subject matter
experts who warned of the dangers in 2009 reunited five years later to address the issues that are still
as real now as they were five years ago. Although there have been some improvements, much more is still
needed.
An article, a flash poll, and a podcast each addressed the same topic: Is the United States
prepared for a nuclear detonation? Each came to the same conclusion, “No, not as prepared as it needs to
be.” The threat of a nuclear attack did not disappear with the Cold War, but the lessons learned are
fading.
An article, a flash poll, and a podcast each addressed the same question: Can a country that faces
daily civil disturbances adequately secure a major special event? Many factors involved in training
public and private security personnel make this question difficult to answer – temporary staff, types of
training, and level of training to cite a few. 