Anatomy of a National Special Security Event
Christopher T. Geldart
June 7, 2017
There have been 56 National Special Security Events (NSSEs) since Presidential Directive 62
designated the category in 1998, 32 of which have been hosted in Washington, D.C. The most recent NSSEs
have been the 2017 Inauguration, the 2017 President’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress, and the
2015 World Meeting of Families, which involved a visit to the District by Pope Francis. Local
jurisdictions hosting such events must evaluate and plan for both the opportunities and challenges they
may face.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Bombing Prevention-Counter IED Resources Guide
Domestic Preparedness
June 5, 2017
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) recently published its newest Counter Improvised Explosive Device (Counter-IED) Resources Guide. The mission of the OBP is to protect
More Threats, More Interdependence, More Collaboration
Catherine L. Feinman
June 2, 2017
All disasters may begin locally, but their effects and resource needs can span jurisdictions and
can even have national implications. This edition of the DomPrep Journal examines ways to protect
critical infrastructure and communities from widespread catastrophe.
