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Fortifying the Financial Infrastructure

James Lee Witt and James M. Loy May 15, 2013

There is no way to prevent weather disasters from happening, but advance planning, frequent training drills and exercises, and rapid communications can save lives and reduce damage to infrastructure. Under the “Homeowner” bill, that same combination of managerial tools can also be used to reduce the response and recovery costs

BIODEFENSE – The Threat, The Cost & The Priority PREVIEW

Stephen Reeves May 10, 2013

On 22 April 2013, DomesticPreparedness.com hosted an Executive Briefing at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Keynote speaker Major General Stephen Reeves, USA (Ret.), started the discussion, and was followed by subject matter experts – each of whom focused on various key components of biodefense – the threats, the

Fusion During Crisis: Aftermath of a Perfect Storm

Christian Schulz and Raymond Guidetti May 1, 2013

In an environment that is constantly changing and increasingly interconnected, many states are finding new ways to use existing assets. In New Jersey, one valuable asset previously used primarily for collecting and analyzing information on terrorist threats played a leading role in the rapid sharing of disaster-response information before, during,

Today’s ‘New’ Maritime World – Threats & Risks

Corey Ranslem April 24, 2013

The International Maritime Bureau has reported that, as of 15 April 2013, there have been 76 attacks and four hijackings on the world’s oceans and other waterways since the start of the year. Three maritime experts share their collective knowledge of piracy attacks in today’s world and offer some helpful

Providing Security for High-Speed Rail

William Rooney April 17, 2013

In a fast-paced world, it makes sense to increase the speed of transportation. However, as plans are being created, there is much more to consider than simply the costs, design, and location of new high-speed rail projects. For one thing, this new mode of transportation will also draw significant attention

Shipping Containers & Hidden Dangers

Richard Schoeberl April 10, 2013

The detonation of a weapon of mass destruction within a U.S. seaport is one of the most frightening scenarios facing the nation’s security and intelligence professionals. Although complying with a 100-percent screening mandate would be very costly, “randomly” selecting a few containers to search may be a huge gamble. The

U.S.-Mexico Border Security – The Spillover Effect

Richard Schoeberl March 27, 2013

Some statistical data suggest that the crime rate is rising along the U.S.-Mexico border and “spilling over” into the United States. Other data, however, suggest that such crime has actually declined in recent years. The differing results are greatly affected by the definition of “spillover,” gathering and interpreting accurate statistics,

Hybrid Targeted Violence: Fire, Firearms & Complex Threats

Tracy Frazzano and G. Matthew Snyder March 26, 2013

First responders have been specially trained to deal with fires, active shooters, hazardous materials, and other threats to public safety – but they are not as prepared for an attack that involves a combination of those threats, or even simultaneous attacks at several locations. One possible solution: Multi-discipline training to

Unique Dangers Posed by Lone-Wolf Terrorists

Jeffrey D. Simon March 13, 2013

Members of terrorist organizations such as al-Qaida follow a general, albeit loose, organizational/leadership structure, which includes planning and communicating with other members of their group or cell. The sometimes greater danger posed by lone wolves, on the other hand, is that they are not limited by the views and actions

Missing in Action: Private-Sector Situational Awareness

Michael J. Pitts March 6, 2013

Immediately following an incident, the truly “first” responders usually are private citizens. However, the private sector’s responsibilities really begin by: identifying the warning signs, understanding the roles each citizen plays in the four phases of emergency management, and educating and training individual responders.

Developing & Deploying Multi-Use Technologies

Glen Rudner February 27, 2013

With the high cost of creating new technologies and the budget restraints of those who will be using the products, it is critical that developers, policy makers, and end users are all involved in each phase of the development process. A unified approach for developing an adaptable multi-use technology will

Locked & Loaded in Syria

Richard Schoeberl February 13, 2013

The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits “the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer or use of chemical weapons by States Parties.” However, when a nation refuses to sign the agreement and continues to stockpile chemical warfare agents, it raises worldwide concerns. In the case of Syria, its own citizens have good

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