Law Enforcement Archives

Explosives & Handheld Trace Detection

Ryan Holland and Mark Fisher February 21, 2018

The threat of homemade explosives (HMEs) is not new. From the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, to the “shoe bomber,” London underground bombings, “underwear bomber,” and attacks in Paris and Brussels in the 2000s, the threat is ever changing. Not only do post-incident crime scenes present danger to responders until

2017 Inauguration & Women’s March – Planning & Outcomes

Natalie Jones-Best February 14, 2018

Washington, D.C., hosts thousands of special events each year, ranging in size and complexity. For such events, the District of Columbia’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) serves as the lead agency for transportation management and support. Although many of these events are planned activities for which the district and its local,

New Emergency Rule: Challenge for Some, Good for All

David Reddick and Justin Snair February 7, 2018

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a comprehensive emergency preparedness rule in 2016 that applies to nearly every healthcare provider in the nation, and outlines steps those providers must take to improve their preparedness and ensure sustainability in the face of a disaster. The rule compels healthcare

Making Schools Safe & Secure – A Local to National Effort

Mary Filardo January 31, 2018

This article explores the meaning of safe and secure schools, shows where current schools are falling short, and offers policy prescriptions, pointing to the pending federal infrastructure package as a unique opportunity to make an important down payment to secure a safer and better future for the nation’s students.Each day,

Incident Scale & the Need for Operational Resilience

John Contestabile and Richard Waddell January 24, 2018

Numerous incidents occur every day in the United States, from simple/frequent events like automobile accidents, train derailments, and severe weather, to catastrophic/infrequent events like the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricanes Harvey and Maria, and the Keystone pipeline leak to name just a few. By examining factors related to the incident and

Responding to the Nuclear Threat – Then & Now

Keith Grossman January 17, 2018

In the civil defense era of emergency management, the federal, state, and local civil defense authorities were presented with the mission to protect the civilian population from an attack on the U.S. mainland. Shelter programs, coordinated public warning systems, emergency assistance provisions, and other protective measures were developed. Today, these

U Visas – A Hidden Homeland Security Vulnerability

Robert C. Hutchinson January 10, 2018

Immigration continues to be a relevant yet sensitive topic of discussion. Some of the most concerning immigration issues may be the ones that are more complex and not well understood by lawmakers, law enforcement, or the public. This complexity increases opportunities for abuse of an important immigration process, which then

Excess Equipment Sales & Potential National Security Threats

James M. Rush Sr. December 27, 2017

Low-probability, high-consequence situations, such as mass fatality events, often stress or overwhelm local response capabilities within a very short timeframe. The ability to handle these situations differs greatly depending on the size of the jurisdiction affected and its readily available resources. New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency

ARTful Leadership & Disaster Management

Eric J. McNulty December 27, 2017

Disaster preparedness and response professionals had a front-row seat for the turbulence in 2017. A historic hurricane season left first responders and the communities they serve struggling to keep up. Fires continue to ravage the west. Active shooter and terrorism incidents keep everyone on edge. Infectious disease outbreaks remain a

Mass Fatality Research – New York & Beyond

Terry Hastings and Katie Joel December 20, 2017

The Presidency & Control of Nuclear Weapons

Jerome H. Kahan December 20, 2017

“The whole point of U.S. nuclear weapons control is to make sure that the president – and only the president – can use them if and whenever he decides to do so,” said Alex Wellerstein, a historian of nuclear weapons at the Stevens Institute of Technology, in an article published

Indiana’s Emergency Response Guidelines for School Safety

Robert Quinn December 13, 2017

The 2016 Legislative Session of the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 147 requiring the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) to establish minimum standards and approve best practices no later than 1 July 2017 for a school emergency response system. The new guidelines are helping to improve school

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