Thomas J. Lockwood, Director, Office of National Capital Region (NCR) Coordination, DHS
Thomas J. Lockwood
August 23, 2006
Lockwood’s views on the need to work in close coordination with the Washington, D.C., Council of
Governments, the prioritization of all-hazards security plans, integrated training requirements, &
the special roles played by regional CIOs & CTOs.
Bomb Squads and Hazmat Teams: Teamwork, Cooperation, and Relationships
Brian Geraci
August 16, 2006
The age of terrorism has made it mandatory that varying first-responder communities in every city
& state throughout the nation not only plan and train together but also develop the long-term
synergistic relationships needed to join forces as a superteam.
Former Fire Chief Lynn A. Miller, Emergency Management Coordinator, Winchester, VA
John F. Morton
August 9, 2006
Shares his views on the regionalization of emergency preparedness plans, operations, and training,
the need for strong support from governors and other elected officials, and various related subjects.
In-Car Police Video Systems Under Assault
Neil C. Livingstone
August 9, 2006
Although well-intentioned, proposed IACP regulations governing the type of imaging systems
installed in police cars could lead to judicial chaos and prevent the trial and conviction of an untold
number of criminals “caught in the act.”
