SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ARCHIVES
Protecting Special Events Amid Civil Unrest
Catherine L. Feinman
June 25, 2014
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
Identifying Pre-Attack Indicators for Special Events
Jessica A. Gladfelter and Dallas R. Mosier
June 18, 2014
Elliot Rodger left many clues about his deadly intentions before killing six university students, injuring 13 others, and ultimately killing himself. Numerous threatening videos, a 140-page manifesto, and vague verbal threats were all pre-attack indicators. Although only hindsight is 20/20, such indicators should provide clearer vision when searching for potential
A Blossoming Public-Private Partnership
Catherine L. Feinman
June 18, 2014
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
A Blossoming Public-Private Partnership
Catherine L. Feinman
June 18, 2014
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
Special Events: Plan, Assess, Train & Exercise
Kay C. Goss
June 11, 2014
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides valuable resources for those responsible for or involved in planning a special event. These resources provide information on planning the event, assessing the hazards and threats, training personnel and volunteers, and exercising based on lessons learned from past events.
Operational Tasks – Go With the Flow
Joseph Cahill
June 11, 2014
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is changing the dynamics of public-private partnerships as they relate to medical countermeasures for public health threats. By using nontraditional partnerships, CDC is not only providing easier access but also reducing the time needed to dispense large quantities of antiviral drugs,
The Sewol Ferry Disaster – Cultural Considerations
Julie Sorrell
May 28, 2014
Culture plays a key role in how communities plan for, respond to, and recover from disasters. In South Korea, the cultural behaviors surrounding training, regulations, and obedience all may have played a role in the number of people who died when the Sewol ferry sunk on 16 April 2014.
Airport Security – Beyond the Perimeter
Andrew Saxton
May 21, 2014
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
Mexican & U.S. Aviation Security
Clay W. Biles
May 21, 2014
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.
Securing Airports – Both Inside & Outside
Richard Schoeberl
May 14, 2014
Deficiencies in the current U.S. security efforts at airports have raised various concerns. Examining past breaches in security and defining the roles of law enforcement agencies are critical security steps. However, passengers also must be prepared to sacrifice some level of convenience to ensure safer and more secure airports and
Maryland – A State of Good Repair
Bernadette Bridges
May 14, 2014
The condition of the nation’s transit infrastructure is a challenging issue that requires much attention. To address the safety and security concerns, safety professionals are taking a more active role during the plan, design, and build phases of modern transit systems and vehicles. Maryland is one state that is making
Lessons Learned – Nuclear Devices & Nuclear Threats
Stuart K. Cameron
April 30, 2014
Ideally, widespread radiological and nuclear prevention efforts will prevent a nuclear detonation from ever occurring within the United States, but the investment in preplanning for the possible aftermath is time well spent should this worst-case scenario ever occur. The Manhattan Project and the Cold War provide valuable lessons that could
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