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Interoperability During Mass Casualty Incidents
When two pressure cooker bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon in 2013, three people died, and hundreds more were injured. The death toll would likely have been much higher if it were not for the swift actions of the boots on the ground, the 911 operators’ effective handling of the calls, and the utilization of the Disaster Radio Network to facilitate patient care and inter-facility communications between the scene and medical receiving facilities. The…
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The Evolution of Homeland Security Higher Education
Heather Issvoran
March 27, 2024
After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, homeland security education expanded to ensure that local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal agencies had the tools they needed to combat these threats. This academic leader shares how homeland security programs change to meet new challenges and evolving threats.
Support and Planning Inside 911 Centers
Heather McGaffin
March 13, 2024
In an emergency, call 911. This simple instruction is easy to remember, but many do not know about the people, training, and technology required to make this lifesaving tool available 24-7. Learn about what happens inside the four walls of an emergency communications center and the strategic planning every community
Protecting Infrastructure – Cyber, Physical, and EMP Attacks
David Winks
February 21, 2024
Imagine 3,500 spiders, each with their own style, getting together to create a giant web. That’s how this author describes the U.S. power grid and the complexities related to protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber, physical, and electromagnetic pulse attacks.
Repeated Intelligence Failures – Not Connecting the Dots
Robert Leverone and Darren E. Price
February 14, 2024
Gathering intelligence about potential threats is a daunting task that many agencies perform. When agencies do not effectively share intelligence, they may miss connecting the dots necessary to create actionable plans to thwart attacks and save lives.
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Emerging Technologies, Part 5 – Legal and Privacy Concerns
Ian Pleet
November 8, 2023
This is Part 5 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This
The Race to Interoperability
Charles J. Guddemi and Catherine L. Feinman
November 1, 2023
The Boston Marathon Bombing demonstrated the dedication, commitment, and strength of those who responded that day. The lessons learned from that event continue to strengthen
Emerging Technologies, Part 4 – Robotics and Automation
Ian Pleet
November 1, 2023
This is Part 4 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This
Emerging Technologies, Part 3 – AI and Machine Learning
Ian Pleet
October 25, 2023
In Part 3 of a five-part series on emerging technologies, the author focuses on the roles of artificial intelligence and machine learning in responding to
Emerging Technologies, Part 2 – Uncrewed Vehicles
Ian Pleet
October 18, 2023
Part 2 of a five-part series on emerging technologies focuses on technologies designed to perform tasks and reduce human risk. Find out more about these
Emerging Technologies, Part 1 – Information and Communication
Ian Pleet
October 10, 2023
This is Part 1 of a five-part series on emerging technologies that can enhance the management of and response to future emergencies and disasters. This
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
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- Communication & Interoperability
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- Law Enforcement
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Interoperability During Mass Casualty Incidents
When two pressure cooker bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon in 2013, three people died, and hundreds more were injured. The death toll would likely have been much higher if it were not for the swift actions of the boots on the ground, the 911 operators’ effective handling of the calls, and the utilization of the Disaster Radio Network to facilitate patient care and inter-facility communications between the scene and medical receiving facilities. The…
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The [Evil] Empire Strikes Back: National Security Emergencies
Robert J. (Bob) Roller
February 7, 2024
After the Cold War fears of the 1980s ended, attention shifted from nation-state threats to terrorism and large-scale natural hazards.
Commercial Facilities Sector Perspectives
Kole (KC) Campbell
January 31, 2024
Commercial facilities dominate the U.S. economy, contributing trillions of dollars to the U.S. gross domestic product while employing and supporting
Beyond Patient Care: Family Reunification Planning for Hospitals
Michael Prasad
January 17, 2024
To meet a community’s mass care family reunification needs after a disaster, hospitals and other healthcare facilities must have plans
Multimodal Transportation Perspectives
Nathan DiPillo and Derek Kantar
January 17, 2024
Without transportation and communications, emergency response can move at an uncomfortably slow pace, enough so that life, property, and the
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Responding to the Call – The Cost of Caring for Others
Mary Schoenfeldt
September 13, 2023
There is a cost to caring for others, but it does not need to be a lifelong debt that continues to overwhelm the people who
Targeted Violence in Schools: Are Future Educators Prepared?
Danielle Arias, Jesse Spearo and Kelley L. Davis
August 23, 2023
Targeted-violent events threaten staff and students’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in public schools. However, the increasing frequency of these incidents raises concerns about the
Article Out Loud – Targeted Violence in Schools: Are Future Educators Prepared?
Danielle Arias, Jesse Spearo and Kelley L. Davis
August 23, 2023
Targeted-violent events threaten staff and students’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in public schools. However, the increasing frequency of these incidents raises concerns about the
Deploying With Adult Non-Prescription Medication Kits
Richard (Kirk) Higgins
August 16, 2023
The availability of non-prescription medications may mean the difference between a successful deployment and needing to return home ahead of schedule. As such, first responders
Training for Hazardous Tasks in Virtual Environments
Ryan Putman
August 16, 2023
Being able to recreate complex hazardous materials incidents in a classroom setting teaches life-saving lessons in a safe environment. Advances in virtual and augmented reality
Sports Celebrations – Expect the Best, Plan for the Worst
Robert Leverone
August 2, 2023
Large sports-related celebratory events necessitate a coordinated response from municipal government agencies and the community. Thorough planning, intelligence-based risk assessments, and stakeholder input are critical
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