Thomas J. Lockwood, Senior Advisor, DHS Office of Screening Coordination
John F. Morton and Thomas J. Lockwood
January 30, 2008
How does the department manage, and reconcile, the complex and politically difficult task of
identification security with privacy needs, site-access requirements, and the National Incident
Management System process?
Coordination and Command Policies for Mass Evacuations
Kay C. Goss
January 23, 2008
The U.S. surface transportation system plays a crucial role in responding not only to natural disasters but also to terrorist events and technological incidents. At the national level, the Disaster
Reducing the AN Threat: Congress Acts to Prevent Murrah Bombing Repeat
Joseph Steger
January 23, 2008
Explosive devices remain the weapon of choice of terrorists worldwide. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), over 200 explosive attacks occurred in the United States in
Business and Personal Preparedness - the Key to Collective Survival
Adam Montella
January 23, 2008
Small businesses have big problems – during and in the aftermath of incidents causing damage to their facilities, inventories, and supply chains. The Homeland Security & Defense Business Council recognizes the problem & is doing something about it.
Preparing and Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies, a Guide from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Domestic Preparedness
January 21, 2008
This document specifically addresses emergencies involving hazardous-substance releases and provides guidance for employers, and their security personnel, who may be involved in the emergency response. http://www.osha.gov/Publications/3335-security-personnel.pdf
The Management of Mass-Fatality Incidents
August Vernon
January 16, 2008
Reverence, respect, professional expertise, and detailed planning – all are among the essential tools needed by state and local planners to successfully deal with the aftermath of a major disaster causing a large number of deaths and injuries.
Moulage Casts Reality With Mock Injuries
Shannon Arledge
January 16, 2008
An ancient & honorable Renaissance word is put to good use at FEMA’s Center for Domestic
Preparedness, where moulage artists replicate broken arms, cuts, bruises, & other injuries to make
first-responder training more realistic and more effective.
Election-Year Realities, and the Promise of Change
James D. Hessman
January 9, 2008
One primary election and one caucus down, and only 48 states to go. The quadrennial U.S. presidential election process, front-loaded this year as never before, is well underway. By the
Regional Hospital Coordination: Common Sense Made Mandatory
Theodore Tully
January 9, 2008
Private-sector U.S. hospitals are finding out that working more closely with one another in the new Age of Terrorism, as now required by law, is not only a prudent policy but also a sound business practice as well.
Government Accountability Office (GAO): Border Security - Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry
Domestic Preparedness
January 7, 2008
The GAO examined Customs & Border Protection traveler inspection efforts, the progress made, & the challenges that remain in staffing & training at ports of entry & the progress CBP
