Preparedness Perspective – Active Shooters & Lone Wolves
Thomas J. Lockwood and Peter LaPorte
October 26, 2016
Various drills and exercises highlight efforts to protect communities against various types of attacks involving transportation, buildings, historic sites, sporting events, and so on. Attacks and hostage-taking incidents around
Cambridge Police Introduce First-of-Its-Kind Trauma Training for Officers
Paul Ames
October 26, 2016
On 7 June 2016, the Cambridge (Massachusetts) Police Department conducted a law enforcement officer training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to help bridge the understanding gap between officers and the citizens they serve. The training included more than 20 Cambridge career police officers and more than 15 representatives from collaborating local service providers.
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.
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, explosives, lone wolves, terrorism, and related mental health concerns.
CDC 2015: Keeping America Safe, Healthy, and Secure
Domestic Preparedness
October 22, 2016
The CDC ensures the health, safety, and security of the American people. CDC scientists and public health experts are world leaders at responding to large-scale health emergencies such as natural
UTMB Researchers Develop New Candidate Vaccines Against the Plague
Domestic Preparedness
October 20, 2016
(Released 10 October 2016) Galveston, TX – Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed new potential vaccines that protect animals against the bacteria that causes the deadly plague.
Beyond Running, Hiding, and Fighting
Aric Mutchnick
October 19, 2016
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “Run. Hide. Fight.©” model serves as the foundation for
active shooter preparedness. However, it does not address the needs of those with liability and
duty-of-care concerns who must manage an event and minimize casualties before police arrive. A new
approach to active shooter training has identified an almost untouched aspect of active attacker
response.
Protecting Civil Liberties for Suspicious Activity Reports
Jerome H. Kahan
October 19, 2016
In the United States, First Amendment rights protect the privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties
of citizens. However, in the absence of legal requirements for establishing prior probable cause or
reasonable suspicion when reporting suspicious behavior, questions arise about the degree to which the
suspicious activity reporting, Nationwide SAR Initiative, and Information Sharing Environment
(SAR-NSI-ISE) process safeguards those making reports.
Improving State Efforts to Prepare and Respond to Public Health Emergencies
Domestic Preparedness
October 17, 2016
Preparing for and responding to public health emergencies require involvement of the governor’s office – which coordinates and organizes the response – and multiple state agencies, such as public health,
Improved Procurement of Land Mobile Radios Could Enhance Interoperability and Cut Costs
Domestic Preparedness
October 15, 2016
Federal agencies, which the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) surveyed, generally use land mobile radio (LMR) equipment to meet their core missions, such as public safety, emergency management, or firefighting.
