Today's Top Picks
May 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids by Michael Breslin & Trish McCall; Defining Workplace…
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds that were once limited to laboratory analysis and research. Now, first responders have the luxury of instant field identification and classification of substances that were…
Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids
Over the years, society has faced increasing threats that have become more diverse and severe, making them more easily accessible to those with malicious intent. From insider threats to transnational cyber criminals and nation-states, these dangers pose a significant risk to critical infrastructure and public safety, creating a charged…
Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper
President Harry S. Truman once said, “I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can’t possibly foresee now.” However, terms like big and comprehensive do not always equate to size. Something that is laborious and unread adds no value for those tasked with managing emergencies and disasters. However,…
Defining Workplace Violence
Workplace violence often starts with a person(s) involved in a criminal activity or violent relationship who has access to a place of business. Despite intervention efforts, a disgruntled employee who was not properly vetted could pose a significant risk to the organization. When an organization begins preparing for a workplace…
The DoD Defense Coordinating Element and How It Is Certified
While the main mission of the defense coordinating element (DCE) is defending the homeland, Department of Defense (DoD) capabilities can be important in supporting citizens in case of major disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and the like. This article describes the mission and composition of the DCE and how Army…
Trending
Article Out Loud – Defining Workplace Violence
By Kevin Jones / May 17, 2023
History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally, prevent these types of incidents. Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson. Listen on
Article Out Loud – CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
By Kenneth Bell / May 24, 2023
An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2023. Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and...
Building a Strong Emergency-Management Profession
By Kay C. Goss / September 11, 2007
It is an exciting time to be an emergency manager, with opportunities to support the profession in moving to the next level. In that regard, Dr. Cortez Lawrence, the superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute (EMI – a branch...
Enhancing Incident Management for Local Responders
By Jeffrey Driskill Sr. / January 16, 2017
Since 2003, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) has required local officials to report NIMS compliance actions to their respective emergency management agencies, which in turn reported these results to the state. The National Incident Management System is entering its 14th...
Civil Unrest – Prediction & Preparedness
By Kenneth Comer / April 11, 2017
Civil unrest, regardless of cause, creates unexpected risks to lives and property. Predicting the timing and scale of these events would allow for better tactical management and a more effective training process. However, theoretical work by complex systems scientists and...
Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids
By Michael Breslin and Trish McCall / May 24, 2023
Over the years, society has faced increasing threats that have become more diverse and severe, making them more easily accessible to those with malicious intent. From insider threats to transnational cyber criminals and nation-states, these dangers pose a significant...
May 2023
By Bonnie-Admin / May 31, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home...
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
By Kenneth Bell / May 24, 2023
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds that were once limited to laboratory analysis and research. Now, first responders have the luxury...
Active Shooter School Preparedness: An Update
By Kay C. Goss / October 5, 2016
Schools, colleges, and universities are diverse communities that present especially challenging situations. Safety officials know that they have to be extremely well prepared for a vast array of potentially difficult situations that can spiral. Fortunately, many resources exist to...
Today’s Emergency Manager: Versatile Enough for Any Industry
By Keith Grossman / July 19, 2017
If someone were to walk into a high school classroom today and ask the students about their future professions, there may be one or possibly two students who wish to pursue emergency management. However, as much as the field has...
Domestic Preparedness Journal
MAY 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids by Michael Breslin & Trish McCall; Defining Workplace Violence by Kevin Jones; Keeping Schools Safe During theThreat of Nuclear Attacks by Tanya Scherr & Dan Scherr; Challenges With Pediatric Mass Care Feeding by Michael Prasad & Jennifer Russell; Perfect Storm: Albuterol Shortage & Supply Chain Upset by Tom Cotter; CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps by Kenneth Bell; Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper by Andrew (Andy) Altizer; Editorial Advisory Board for Domestic Preparedness.
Articles Out Loud
Article Out Loud – Helping First Responders & The Public Bring Home Missing Kids
May 24, 2023
An existential danger is the exploitation of children. As the threat landscape evolves, first responders have a paramount role to
Article Out Loud – CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
May 24, 2023
Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap
Today's Top Picks
May 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids by Michael Breslin & Trish McCall; Defining Workplace…
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds that were once limited to laboratory analysis and research. Now, first responders have the luxury of instant field identification and classification of substances that were…
Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids
Over the years, society has faced increasing threats that have become more diverse and severe, making them more easily accessible to those with malicious intent. From insider threats to transnational cyber criminals and nation-states, these dangers pose a significant risk to critical infrastructure and public safety, creating a charged…
Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper
President Harry S. Truman once said, “I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can’t possibly foresee now.” However, terms like big and comprehensive do not always equate to size. Something that is laborious and unread adds no value for those tasked with managing emergencies and disasters. However,…
Defining Workplace Violence
Workplace violence often starts with a person(s) involved in a criminal activity or violent relationship who has access to a place of business. Despite intervention efforts, a disgruntled employee who was not properly vetted could pose a significant risk to the organization. When an organization begins preparing for a workplace…
The DoD Defense Coordinating Element and How It Is Certified
While the main mission of the defense coordinating element (DCE) is defending the homeland, Department of Defense (DoD) capabilities can be important in supporting citizens in case of major disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and the like. This article describes the mission and composition of the DCE and how Army…
Trending
Article Out Loud – Defining Workplace Violence
May 17, 2023
History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally, prevent these types of incidents. Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson. Listen on
Article Out Loud – CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
May 24, 2023
An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2023. Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and...
Building a Strong Emergency-Management Profession
September 11, 2007
It is an exciting time to be an emergency manager, with opportunities to support the profession in moving to the next level. In that regard, Dr. Cortez Lawrence, the superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute (EMI – a branch...
Enhancing Incident Management for Local Responders
January 16, 2017
Since 2003, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) has required local officials to report NIMS compliance actions to their respective emergency management agencies, which in turn reported these results to the state. The National Incident Management System is entering its 14th...
Civil Unrest – Prediction & Preparedness
April 11, 2017
Civil unrest, regardless of cause, creates unexpected risks to lives and property. Predicting the timing and scale of these events would allow for better tactical management and a more effective training process. However, theoretical work by complex systems scientists and...
Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids
May 24, 2023
Over the years, society has faced increasing threats that have become more diverse and severe, making them more easily accessible to those with malicious intent. From insider threats to transnational cyber criminals and nation-states, these dangers pose a significant...
May 2023
May 31, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home...
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
May 24, 2023
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds that were once limited to laboratory analysis and research. Now, first responders have the luxury...
Active Shooter School Preparedness: An Update
October 5, 2016
Schools, colleges, and universities are diverse communities that present especially challenging situations. Safety officials know that they have to be extremely well prepared for a vast array of potentially difficult situations that can spiral. Fortunately, many resources exist to...
Today’s Emergency Manager: Versatile Enough for Any Industry
July 19, 2017
If someone were to walk into a high school classroom today and ask the students about their future professions, there may be one or possibly two students who wish to pursue emergency management. However, as much as the field has...
Domestic Preparedness Journal
MAY 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids by Michael Breslin & Trish McCall; Defining Workplace Violence by Kevin Jones; Keeping Schools Safe During theThreat of Nuclear Attacks by Tanya Scherr & Dan Scherr; Challenges With Pediatric Mass Care Feeding by Michael Prasad & Jennifer Russell; Perfect Storm: Albuterol Shortage & Supply Chain Upset by Tom Cotter; CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps by Kenneth Bell; Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper by Andrew (Andy) Altizer; Editorial Advisory Board for Domestic Preparedness.
Articles Out Loud
Article Out Loud – Helping First Responders & The Public Bring Home Missing Kids
May 24, 2023
An existential danger is the exploitation of children. As the threat landscape evolves, first responders have a paramount role to play in protecting these vulnerable populations and maintaining a resilient homeland security enterprise.
Article Out Loud – CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
May 24, 2023
Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and the people who use them.
Today's Top Picks
May 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by…
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds…
Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids
Over the years, society has faced increasing threats that have become more diverse and severe, making them more easily accessible to those with malicious…
Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper
President Harry S. Truman once said, “I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can’t possibly foresee now.” However, terms like big and…
Trending
Article Out Loud – Defining Workplace Violence
May 17, 2023
History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally, prevent these types of incidents. Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson. Listen on
Article Out Loud – CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
May 24, 2023
An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2023. Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and...
Building a Strong Emergency-Management Profession
September 11, 2007
It is an exciting time to be an emergency manager, with opportunities to support the profession in moving to the next level. In that regard, Dr. Cortez Lawrence, the superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute (EMI – a branch...
Enhancing Incident Management for Local Responders
January 16, 2017
Since 2003, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) has required local officials to report NIMS compliance actions to their respective emergency management agencies, which in turn reported these results to the state. The National Incident Management System is entering its 14th...
Civil Unrest – Prediction & Preparedness
April 11, 2017
Civil unrest, regardless of cause, creates unexpected risks to lives and property. Predicting the timing and scale of these events would allow for better tactical management and a more effective training process. However, theoretical work by complex systems scientists and...
Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids
May 24, 2023
Over the years, society has faced increasing threats that have become more diverse and severe, making them more easily accessible to those with malicious intent. From insider threats to transnational cyber criminals and nation-states, these dangers pose a significant...
May 2023
May 31, 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home...
CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
May 24, 2023
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) response has always been a challenge in identifying and quantifying a broad spectrum of organic and synthesized compounds that were once limited to laboratory analysis and research. Now, first responders have the luxury...
Active Shooter School Preparedness: An Update
October 5, 2016
Schools, colleges, and universities are diverse communities that present especially challenging situations. Safety officials know that they have to be extremely well prepared for a vast array of potentially difficult situations that can spiral. Fortunately, many resources exist to...
Today’s Emergency Manager: Versatile Enough for Any Industry
July 19, 2017
If someone were to walk into a high school classroom today and ask the students about their future professions, there may be one or possibly two students who wish to pursue emergency management. However, as much as the field has...
Domestic Preparedness Journal
MAY 2023
Featured in this issue: Editor Note:25 Years of Insights for Safer Communities by Catherine L. Feinman; Labor Trafficking – The Case Study of Marco by Richard Schoeberl, Anthony Mottola, & David Gonzalez; Helping First Responders & the Public Bring Home Missing Kids by Michael Breslin & Trish McCall; Defining Workplace Violence by Kevin Jones; Keeping Schools Safe During theThreat of Nuclear Attacks by Tanya Scherr & Dan Scherr; Challenges With Pediatric Mass Care Feeding by Michael Prasad & Jennifer Russell; Perfect Storm: Albuterol Shortage & Supply Chain Upset by Tom Cotter; CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps by Kenneth Bell; Making Planning Documents More Than Words on Paper by Andrew (Andy) Altizer; Editorial Advisory Board for Domestic Preparedness.
Articles Out Loud
Article Out Loud – Helping First Responders & The Public Bring Home Missing Kids
May 24, 2023
An existential danger is the exploitation of children. As the threat landscape evolves, first responders have a paramount role to play in protecting these vulnerable populations and maintaining a resilient homeland security enterprise.
Article Out Loud – CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps
May 24, 2023
Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and the people who use them.
