Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model incorporates “pracademic” professionals and garners trust from practitioners as well as academics. Its integration of theory and practice sets a training standard that can be applied industry-wide.
This is an article by Richard Schoeberl and Anthony “Tony” Mottola, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 26, 2025. Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model implements the use of “pracademic” professionals and garners trust from practitioners as well as academics. Learn how the integration of theory and practice can set a training standard that can be applied industry-wide.
Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Maximize Training, Minimize Risk, by Catherine L. Feinman; Keeping Humans in the Loop: The Future of Emergency Management, by Justin Kates and Emily Martuscello; The Forefront of Innovation in Training & Exercises – Disaster Gaming, by Arthur J. Simental; Elevating Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Exercises with Realistic Patient Simulation, by Kathryn Romanchuk and Ben Kobliner; Elevating Law Enforcement Training Standards, By Richard Schoeberl and Anthony Mottola; Imagining the U.S. Without Power: A Dual-World EMP Exercise, by Charles (Chuck) L. Manto, K. Luke Reiner, and Dave Hunt; Emergency Management Has Evolved: Why the All-Hazards Era Is Over, by Chas Eby; Back to the Basics: Navigating Crisis Leadership, by Andrew Pence; U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization: Emergency Preparedness Implications, by Tanya M. Scherr; The Vulnerability of Public Figures: Lessons from UnitedHealthcare, by Kole (KC) Campbell; Advisor Spotlight: Interview with Sadie Martinez; In Memoriam: Lynda Zambrano
Sadie Martinez is on the advisory board for the Domestic Preparedness Journal. Sadie is the Colorado State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Access and Functional Needs Coordinator. Sadie uses the Communication, Maintaining Health/Medical, Independence, Support Services and Safety, and Transportation (CMIST) resource framework, which provides a whole-community inclusion approach to identify the actual resource needs of a community. She sat down with Journal Marketing Coordinator Nicolette Casey to share her passion for her work.
Sadie Martinez develops inclusive, whole-community emergency operations plans that fully account for individuals with access and functional needs.
Learn about her unique journey and insights in this discussion.
Overlooked until disaster strikes, many emergency management departments struggle with personnel and budgetary constraints, yet the demand placed on these departments continues to increase. Nevertheless, hospitals and health systems need to be prepared, and full-scale exercises are a comprehensive method for achieving this preparedness.
This is an article by Kathryn Romanchuk and Ben Kobliner, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 19, 2025. Overlooked until disaster strikes, many emergency management departments struggle with personnel and budgetary constraints, yet the demand placed on these departments continues to increase. Learn how hospitals and health systems can use full-scale exercises as a comprehensive method for preparedness and show the value of their emergency management departments.
From historic catastrophes to today’s challenges, crises pose significant public threats. By returning to the basics and prioritizing deliberate preparation, organizational leaders can build greater resilience, enhance performance, and lead effectively when it matters most.
This is an article by Andrew Pence, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 19, 2025. From historic catastrophes to today’s challenges, crises pose significant public threats. Learn how organizational leaders can build greater resilience, enhance performance, and lead effectively when it matters most, by returning to the basics and prioritizing deliberate preparation.
Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model incorporates “pracademic” professionals and garners trust from practitioners as well as academics. Its integration of theory and practice sets a training standard that can be applied industry-wide. 
This is an article by Richard Schoeberl and Anthony “Tony” Mottola, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, February 26, 2025. Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model implements the use of “pracademic” professionals and garners trust from practitioners as well as academics. Learn how the integration of theory and practice can set a training standard that can be applied industry-wide. 
Advisor Lynda Zambrano’s legacy is far-reaching, and the Domestic Preparedness community will miss her and her contributions deeply. 
Featured in this issue: Editor’s Note: Maximize Training, Minimize Risk, by Catherine L. Feinman; Keeping Humans in the Loop: The Future of Emergency Management, by Justin Kates and Emily Martuscello; The Forefront of Innovation in Training & Exercises – Disaster Gaming, by Arthur J. Simental; Elevating Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Exercises with Realistic Patient Simulation, by Kathryn Romanchuk and Ben Kobliner; Elevating Law Enforcement Training Standards, By Richard Schoeberl and Anthony Mottola; Imagining the U.S. Without Power: A Dual-World EMP Exercise, by Charles (Chuck) L. Manto, K. Luke Reiner, and Dave Hunt; Emergency Management Has Evolved: Why the All-Hazards Era Is Over, by Chas Eby; Back to the Basics: Navigating Crisis Leadership, by Andrew Pence; U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization: Emergency Preparedness Implications, by Tanya M. Scherr; The Vulnerability of Public Figures: Lessons from UnitedHealthcare, by Kole (KC) Campbell; Advisor Spotlight: Interview with Sadie Martinez; In Memoriam: Lynda Zambrano 
Sadie Martinez is on the advisory board for the Domestic Preparedness Journal. Sadie is the Colorado State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Access and Functional Needs Coordinator. Sadie uses the Communication, Maintaining Health/Medical, Independence, Support Services and Safety, and Transportation (CMIST) resource framework, which provides a whole-community inclusion approach to identify the actual resource needs of a community. She sat down with Journal Marketing Coordinator Nicolette Casey to share her passion for her work. 
Overlooked until disaster strikes, many emergency management departments struggle with personnel and budgetary constraints, yet the demand placed on these departments continues to increase. Nevertheless, hospitals and health systems need to be prepared, and full-scale exercises are a comprehensive method for achieving this preparedness. 
From historic catastrophes to today’s challenges, crises pose significant public threats. By returning to the basics and prioritizing deliberate preparation, organizational leaders can build greater resilience, enhance performance, and lead effectively when it matters most. 