Stadium and Venue Security
Neil C. Livingstone
September 24, 2008
Crowd control is today both a challenge and a necessity, as demonstrated by the Beijing Olympics and this summer’s political conventions. The controls used, though, are often resented, and frequently
International Standards for National Defense & Homeland Security
Diana Hopkins
September 24, 2008
There are many reasons – e.g., future sales, & an infusion of outside expertise – for including international partners in the setting of standards. There are also legal & security
China Today: Spectacular, Mesmerizing, Prosperous - But
James D. Hessman
September 24, 2008
An AUSA (Association of the U.S. Army) report takes a close look at the “New China” and sees not
only unprecedented prosperity and a less hostile foreign policy but also a fierce nationalism and some
still-simmering anti-U.S. political policies.
CPG 101: All Hazards and All Phases
Kay C. Goss
September 17, 2008
Emergency planning has a long, rich history not only in the United States but also in other industrialized countries throughout the world. The Federal Civil Defense Guide was compiled and promulgated during
Customizing the Tool: The Tailoring of Crisis-Management and Mass-Casualty Software
Kate Rosenblatt
September 17, 2008
The U.S. healthcare system is in most respects the best in the world. But keeping the paperwork up
with the patient is still a formidable problem, particularly in the handling of mass-casualty patients
with several hospitals involved.
On the Anniversary of 9-11, Where Is Homeland Security as an Election Issue
Jena Baker McNeill
September 17, 2008
The campaign platforms of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates differ in many
particulars, but they should agree on most homeland-security issues. (Article reprinted courtesy of the
Heritage Foundation.)
'Zero Hour': A Serious Game for Emergency Responders
James D. Hessman
September 17, 2008
George Washington University plans to convene two “policy summits” focused on the preparedness
needs of large cities. One highlight of the meetings will be a bloodily realistic videogame showing how
first responders can help turn victims into patients.
The Bruce Ivins Case: Pros and Cons
Michael Allswede
September 10, 2008
Did the suicide of Dr. Bruce Ivins write “finished” to the investigation of the 2001 anthrax attacks. Perhaps. But questions remain, there are some circumstances yet to be explained, & the case against him may not be as airtight as originally believed.
A Follow-Up Report: Breakthrough in Towson - AHC's GIS Workshop
Diana Hopkins
September 10, 2008
The 29-30 July All-Hazards Consortium workshop focused on the exciting technological capabilities provided by the introduction of new GIS (geographic information systems) devices, and spelled out a
number of formidable challenges as well.
Undomiciled: Domestic Preparedness for the Homeless
Joseph Cahill
September 3, 2008
When disaster strikes the impact is felt by all members of the community, including those without homes, without power (electric or political), and sometimes (far too often) almost without hope.
