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organized crime grTren de Aragua: From Prison Gang to Transnational… by Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Dan Scherr The United States has never been shielded from transnational organized crime syndicates or transnational street gangs operating in its borders.…
Emergency call center. Communication service and emergency callsAI and 911 Call Systems: A New Ally or a Hidden Risk? by Michael Breslin From natural disasters to sophisticated cyberthreats, the risks to public safety are evolving fast. As unexpected events can strike at…
Missile Defense System – Control panel of the missile defense system with a radar display screen and digital maps. Officials are reviewing the information received from the sensors.Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part… by Glen Woodbury As digital threats against local governments and private entities grow more sophisticated, the need for action becomes urgent. Cybersecurity is…
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Domestic Preparedness Journal

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Giving Thanks for the Planners, by Catherine L. Feinman; A Look Behind Security Management at Two Iconic Holiday Celebrations, by Inés Bebea; The Nexus Between Major Events and Human Trafficking, by Madeline Mann and Lindsey Lane; Why Messaging Matters: A Regionalized Approach to Alerts and Warnings, by Soraya Sutherlin; Advice for Surviving a Disaster: Be Selfish and Small-Minded, by David C. Williams II; A Violent Surge – Sovereign Citizens vs. Government Authority, by Anthony “Tony” Mottola and Richard Schoeberl; Advisory Board Spotlight: Interview With Robert DesRosier Sr.

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Missile Defense System – Control panel of the missile defense system with a radar display screen and digital maps. Officials are reviewing the information received from the sensors.Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part… by Glen Woodbury As digital threats against local governments and private entities grow more sophisticated, the need for action becomes urgent. Cybersecurity is…
car dashboard shows low fuel warning light, selective focusResponder Fatigue – A Growing Concern by Dan Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr Emergencies require immediate action by people trained to extinguish fires, treat injuries, protect the public, and perform other life and…
organized crime grTren de Aragua: From Prison Gang to Transnational… by Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Dan Scherr The United States has never been shielded from transnational organized crime syndicates or transnational street gangs operating in its borders.…
Emergency call center. Communication service and emergency callsAI and 911 Call Systems: A New Ally or a Hidden Risk? by Michael Breslin From natural disasters to sophisticated cyberthreats, the risks to public safety are evolving fast. As unexpected events can strike at…

Domestic Preparedness Journal

Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Local-Level Planning for National-Level Threats, by Catherine L. Feinman; Malicious and Non-Malicious Cyber Incidents: Education and Preparation, by Dan Scherr and Tanya Scherr; Securing Cities: The Fight Against Local Level Cyberthreats, by Michael Breslin; Backyard Cybersecurity: The Local Challenge, by Brian Shajari; Cyber and Physical Resilience in the Food and Agriculture Industry, by Nathan DiPillo; The Ethics of Data in Disaster Management and Crisis Operations, by Anthony S. Mangeri; Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 1: Challenges and Considerations, by Glen Woodbury; Growing Foreign Threat to National Security, Part 2: Emergency Management Approaches and Choices, by Glen Woodbury; Tren de Aragua: From Prison Gang to Transnational Organized Crime Syndicate in the U.S., by Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Dan Scherr; Advisory Board Spotlights: Interview With Ray Barishansky, DrPH, and Keeping It Real With Lynda Zambrano.

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ARTICLE OUT LOUD – Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Weaponized Drones

Electricity substations are traditionally only protected by chain-link fences and signage warning of the dangers of high voltage. However, this still leaves property vulnerable, especially to weaponized drones attacking from above, a mode of terrorism being used more extensively across the world and at home. Learn about the vulnerability of electric utilities and the available options to combat this growing threat.

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Advisory Board Spotlight: Interview with Caroline Agarabi, Ph.D.

  Caroline Agarabi, Ph.D., discussed her professional journey into domestic preparedness with Domestic Preparedness Journal’s Nicolette Casey. Dr. Agarabi is a medicinal chemist who now…

Editor’s Note: Giving Thanks for the Planners

In the United States, the fourth Thursday of November is a time for families and friends to get together for their annual Thanksgiving Day celebrations.…

Why Messaging Matters: A Regionalized Approach to Alerts and Warnings

  On February 18, 2015, an explosion at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Torrance, California, released toxic catalytic dust into the atmosphere, exposing 250,000 residents or…

The Nexus Between Major Events and Human Trafficking

  Human trafficking is a crime involving the “use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel an individual to work or to engage in a…

A Violent Surge – Sovereign Citizens vs. Government Authority

Research has indicated that over the past several years, threats posed by extremists have surged in the United States. One concerning extremist movement is the…

Advice for Surviving a Disaster: Be Selfish and Small-Minded

  In the base camp of my fifth federally declared disaster deployment this year, I sit surrounded by the sounds of colleagues crawling in and…

Advisory Board Spotlight: Interview with Robert DesRosier Sr.

  Robert DesRosier Sr., former director of Blackfeet Tribal Emergency Management and Homeland Security, discussed his journey into emergency management with Domestic Preparedness Journal editor…

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Tren de Aragua: From Prison Gang to Transnational… by Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Dan Scherr The United States has never been shielded from transnational organized crime syndicates or transnational street gangs operating in its borders.…
AI and 911 Call Systems: A New Ally or a Hidden Risk? by Michael Breslin From natural disasters to sophisticated cyberthreats, the risks to public safety are evolving fast. As unexpected events can strike at…
Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part… by Glen Woodbury As digital threats against local governments and private entities grow more sophisticated, the need for action becomes urgent. Cybersecurity is…
Responder Fatigue – A Growing Concern by Dan Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr Emergencies require immediate action by people trained to extinguish fires, treat injuries, protect the public, and perform other life and…

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Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Local-Level Planning for National-Level Threats, by Catherine L. Feinman; Malicious and Non-Malicious Cyber Incidents: Education and Preparation, by Dan Scherr and Tanya Scherr; Securing Cities: The Fight Against Local Level Cyberthreats, by Michael Breslin; Backyard Cybersecurity: The Local Challenge, by Brian Shajari; Cyber and Physical Resilience in the Food and Agriculture Industry, by Nathan DiPillo; The Ethics of Data in Disaster Management and Crisis Operations, by Anthony S. Mangeri; Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 1: Challenges and Considerations, by Glen Woodbury; Growing Foreign Threat to National Security, Part 2: Emergency Management Approaches and Choices, by Glen Woodbury; Tren de Aragua: From Prison Gang to Transnational Organized Crime Syndicate in the U.S., by Anthony (Tony) Mottola and Dan Scherr; Advisory Board Spotlights: Interview With Ray Barishansky, DrPH, and Keeping It Real With Lynda Zambrano.

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ARTICLE OUT LOUD – Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Weaponized Drones

Electricity substations are traditionally only protected by chain-link fences and signage warning of the dangers of high voltage. However, this still leaves property vulnerable, especially to weaponized drones attacking from above, a mode of terrorism being used more extensively across the world and at home. Learn about the vulnerability of electric utilities and the available options to combat this growing threat.
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