COMMUNICATION & INTEROPERABILITY ARCHIVES
Enhancing Incident Management for Local Responders
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 year with varied degrees of accomplishment.
Sailing Toward Port Resilience
Yuri Graves
January 11, 2017
A sturdy boat and a knowledgeable crew increase the odds for a safe voyage. To build a sailboat with a strong, sturdy foundation, the keel is laid and the hull is made to balance and support the entire boat while at sea. Similarly, community preparedness also needs a strong foundation
Ghosts of Old Vulnerability
Douglas McDaniel
January 11, 2017
There are few conversations today capable of surfacing guttural emotional responses quite like a discussion related to bias and inequalities. The challenge is clear. From the most elementary perspective, if the existence of bias and/or inequalities is acknowledged, it is illogical to then ignore the possibility that adverse impacts are
Authoritarianism & the American Response: 2017 Forecast
Christopher Milburn
December 21, 2016
The threats facing the United States in 2017 largely stem from the challenge and response cycle set in motion by the global rise of authoritarianism and violent fascism. Authoritarian leaders frequently promise to restore national pride and return people to their lost golden age: a mythical world in which life
Asking the Experts About Active Shooter Threats
Catherine L. Feinman
October 26, 2016
On 16 August 2016, David Mitchell, chief of police and director of public safety for the University of Maryland, led a roundtable discussion at the College Park campus on the topic of active shooters and lone wolves. This article summarizes that discussion, which addressed various topics related to active shooters,
Think Tank Discussion: Active Shooter Situations
International Association of Emergency Managers
October 26, 2016
The International Association of Emergency Manager (IAEM) Think Tank on 17 October 2016 focused on active shooter situations from the emergency management perspective. The event was held at the IAEM Annual Conference, with over 250 people attending in person, many on the webinar, and even more over the phone.
The âNot If, But Whenâ Fallacy: Active Shooter Preparedness
Research Group at University of Maryland
October 12, 2016
 The phrase âItâs not if, but whenâ may distort how certain organizations perceive emergency preparedness, especially in cases such as active shooter threats. This common expression leads to inaccurate threat perceptions and can result in leaders becoming complacent. Emergency managers should be aware of this potential odd pairing of
One Mission for Active Shooter Response: Saving Lives
Richard C. Hunt
October 12, 2016
“Law enforcement and healthcare organizations â including emergency medical services (EMS), trauma centers, and other hospitals â have a common mission in active shooter attacks: saving lives. Law enforcement stops the shooter, healthcare stops the bleeding, but both must work together to ensure early access to victims and their rapid
Active Shooter School Preparedness: An Update
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 help communities prepare for such dangerous scenarios.
Addressing Threats â From Concept to Field
Catherine L. Feinman
September 28, 2016
To address various national threats and the U.S. Department of Defenseâs (DOD) role in military and civilian defense technology, DomPrep hosted a roundtable discussion on 21 July 2016 at the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC). That discussion, which was moderated by ECBCâs BioScience Division Chief Peter Emanuel, brought together professionals
Major Themes From the 2016 Aspen Security Forum
Erik S. Gaull
September 14, 2016
The 2016 Aspen Security Forum was held from July 27 to July 30 in Aspen, Colorado. Over the past seven years, the forum, hosted by the Aspen Institute, has earned a well-deserved reputation as the most important venue for thought leadership in the homeland and national security arenas, attracting distinguished
The Things That Keep Experts Up at Night
Catherine L. Feinman
August 31, 2016
DomPrep wanted to know what still keeps experts up at night. To answer this question, DomPrep hosted and Ron Vidal, a partner at Blackrock 3 Partners, moderated a panel discussion on 17 June 2016 at the Annual International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. This article summarizes that
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