Law Enforcement Archives

EMS in the Fire Service – A New Trend in Patient Care

Rob Schnepp February 23, 2005

Tomorrow’s fire departments will still fight the flames first. But then they will have otherburning problems to cope with – chemical spills, for example; and a fast-growing spectrum of biological hazards now available over the counter or at the local ter

Arkansas, New Jersey and Alaska

Anthony Lanzillotti February 23, 2005

Arkansas Arkansas Department Of Emergency Management (ADEM)The vision of the ADEM states, “The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management will be the recognized leader nationwide for state-level homeland security and disaster preparedness programs, policies, and procedures by 2010.” In keeping with this vision, the ADEM has implemented a list of Suggested Protective Measures for

State Defense Forces: An Untapped Resource

Brent Bankus February 23, 2005

With a high percentage of the U.S. active-duty forces, and Reserve and National Guard units as well, now deployed overseas, the nation’s governors may be hard-pressed to cope with in-state disasters. The SDFs provide a quick-response, low-cost, experience

GIS Solutions for Medium and Small Law-Enforcement Agencies

Jay Kehoe February 23, 2005

The new crop of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) programs are compact, affordable, and immensely useful. The local patrol car can use them to check property records, the underground infrastructure, and even the names and breeds of neighborhood dogs.

First-Responder Accreditation: The Pros and Cons

Ashley Moore February 23, 2005

States, cities, and the federal government are moving at flank speed to upgrade their various, and varying, domestic-preparedness and counterterrorism capabilities. But are they moving in lockstep, and headed toward the same goal? No one knows.

February 23, 2005 Report

Domestic Preparedness February 18, 2005

Featuring New Jersey, Illinois, Oregon and Georgia

Days of Reckoning: The Maximum Effort

Joseph Cahill February 9, 2005

In times of major disasters, natural or manmade, few if any hospitals or other agencies have the personnel and other resources needed to handle all the casualties. But a good start can be made by planning ahead, training, working with other hospitals, and

A Note From the Publisher

Martin D. Masiuk February 9, 2005

Responding to the whirlwind of change that has engulfed the field of domestic preparedness since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, DomPrep.Com has revised and expanded its mission, its audience, and the scope of its coverage. Readers’ comments

Adm. James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.), Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

John F. Morton February 9, 2005

The senior DHS decision-maker, a former Coast Guard commandant, discusses the newly released National Response Plan, the National Cargo Security Strategy, and National Incident Management System, and a broad spectrum of other topics and issues related to

Protecting U.S. Ports: A Challenge of Staggering Magnitude

James D. Hessman February 9, 2005

The U.S. Coast Guard, the world’s foremost lifesaving agency, is facing probably the most difficult task that has ever confronted the multi-mission service: ensuring U.S. port security in the new age of terrorism. Failure is not an option, USCG resources

Military Plays Unique Role in Consequence Management

Peter D. Menk January 26, 2005

Lessons learned from post-Cold War missions are being leveraged to enhance the military’s domestic-operations capabilities.

The Great Melting Pot of Domestic Preparedness

Rob Schnepp January 26, 2005

No single entity or agency can fight the war on terrorism, or handle the aftermath of any single battle-alone

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