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An Integrated Public Safety Approach for Evolving Threats

March 1, 2023
Evolving threats require integrated public safety approaches. Concepts like the Rescue Task Force, models like the Cynefin Framework, and numerous other available resources can help communities develop collaborative response plans for evolving threats and complex coordinated attacks like fire as a weapon.
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Data Sharing ā€“ A Necessary Public Safety Tool

March 1, 2023
Criminal activities are not limited to jurisdictional boundaries, nor should the ability to share information collaboratively. Cooperative data sharing within and between jurisdictions is essential for todayā€™s law enforcement demands. As such, law enforcement and other public safety agencies must work together to create a safer and more just society.

Technological Strategies for Organizational Leadership

February 22, 2023
Article Out Loud Integrating information technology (IT) into emergency management and public safety agencies involves balancing technological limitations with the organizational mindset. Finding this balance has been discussed in practice, academia, and across multiple disciplines, with friction sometimes emerging between the leadership mindset, staff, data, training, and implementation. For example,

Threat Awareness ā€“ Actions Now Mitigate Disasters Later

February 22, 2023
Ā  Reducing or eliminating the long-term risks associated with natural, human-caused, or technological disasters begins with an awareness that specific threats exist. For example, a Chinese spy balloon crossed the United States and was shot down on February 4, 2023. The exact level of threat that it posed and the

Protests: Balancing First Amendment Rights and Public Safety

February 22, 2023
In todayā€™s society, peaceful protests can occasionally escalate into unlawful rioting. The behavior of those involved in a demonstration or public gathering can vary greatly. This behavior includes:Ā Peaceful protests, actions, and speech that are lawful and protected by the Constitution;Ā Civil disobedience, which typically involves minor criminal acts; andĀ Rioting associated with
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Linking Resilience and Innovation for Emergency Preparedness

February 15, 2023
Most industries suggest a certain level of resilience and innovation. It is important to get through challenging times to keep a company going, and ā€œinnovate or dieā€ has long been a mantra of the business world. While these concepts ā€“ or in some cases,Ā buzzwordsĀ ā€“ come up in various lines of

Trends in Political Violence and Mass Demonstrations

February 15, 2023
Article Out Loud More thanĀ 400Ā worldwide antigovernment protests have taken place since 2017. According to the Global Peace Index (GPI), the incidents of civil unrest have doubled across the globe over the past decade. Moreover, the 2022 GPI indicates the world has become ā€œless peaceful for the eleventh time in the
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Building Business Post-Disaster ā€“ A Florida Case Study

February 8, 2023
Opportunities can be found in the wake of great devastation. However, it can be challenging to plan for the future while restoring critical services and repairing the damage left in the crisisā€™s wake. Recovery plans should look beyond what existed before the disaster and include laying a foundation for regrowth
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PACEing a Communications Resilience Plan

February 8, 2023
Most organizations have a daily operational plan for their communications that works most of the time and a backup plan for a short-term problem. However, many do not have a primary, alternate, contingency, emergency (PACE) plan for critical operational tasks. Learn more about the benefits of creating and maintaining a
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Threat Assessment and Management: Practices Across the World

February 1, 2023
The ever-evolving threat of terrorism continues to impact cities around the world. The Global Terrorism Index shows that in 2021, theĀ number of attacksĀ increased from the previous year by 17 percent to 5,226. As actors adapt and change their tactics and techniques, cities must develop new capabilities to counter these threats.

An Integrated Public Safety Approach for Evolving Threats

March 1, 2023
Evolving threats require integrated public safety approaches. Concepts like the Rescue Task Force, models like the Cynefin Framework, and numerous other available resources can help communities develop collaborative response plans for evolving threats and complex coordinated attacks like fire as a weapon.

Data Sharing ā€“ A Necessary Public Safety Tool

March 1, 2023
Criminal activities are not limited to jurisdictional boundaries, nor should the ability to share information collaboratively. Cooperative data sharing within and between jurisdictions is essential for todayā€™s law enforcement demands. As such, law enforcement and other public safety agencies must work together to create a safer and more just society.

Technological Strategies for Organizational Leadership

February 22, 2023
Article Out Loud Integrating information technology (IT) into emergency management and public safety agencies involves balancing technological limitations with the organizational mindset. Finding this balance has been discussed in practice, academia, and across multiple disciplines, with friction sometimes emerging between the leadership mindset, staff, data, training, and implementation. For example,

Threat Awareness ā€“ Actions Now Mitigate Disasters Later

February 22, 2023
Ā  Reducing or eliminating the long-term risks associated with natural, human-caused, or technological disasters begins with an awareness that specific threats exist. For example, a Chinese spy balloon crossed the United States and was shot down on February 4, 2023. The exact level of threat that it posed and the

Protests: Balancing First Amendment Rights and Public Safety

February 22, 2023
In todayā€™s society, peaceful protests can occasionally escalate into unlawful rioting. The behavior of those involved in a demonstration or public gathering can vary greatly. This behavior includes:Ā Peaceful protests, actions, and speech that are lawful and protected by the Constitution;Ā Civil disobedience, which typically involves minor criminal acts; andĀ Rioting associated with

Linking Resilience and Innovation for Emergency Preparedness

February 15, 2023
Most industries suggest a certain level of resilience and innovation. It is important to get through challenging times to keep a company going, and ā€œinnovate or dieā€ has long been a mantra of the business world. While these concepts ā€“ or in some cases,Ā buzzwordsĀ ā€“ come up in various lines of

Trends in Political Violence and Mass Demonstrations

February 15, 2023
Article Out Loud More thanĀ 400Ā worldwide antigovernment protests have taken place since 2017. According to the Global Peace Index (GPI), the incidents of civil unrest have doubled across the globe over the past decade. Moreover, the 2022 GPI indicates the world has become ā€œless peaceful for the eleventh time in the

Building Business Post-Disaster ā€“ A Florida Case Study

February 8, 2023
Opportunities can be found in the wake of great devastation. However, it can be challenging to plan for the future while restoring critical services and repairing the damage left in the crisisā€™s wake. Recovery plans should look beyond what existed before the disaster and include laying a foundation for regrowth

PACEing a Communications Resilience Plan

February 8, 2023
Most organizations have a daily operational plan for their communications that works most of the time and a backup plan for a short-term problem. However, many do not have a primary, alternate, contingency, emergency (PACE) plan for critical operational tasks. Learn more about the benefits of creating and maintaining a

Threat Assessment and Management: Practices Across the World

February 1, 2023
The ever-evolving threat of terrorism continues to impact cities around the world. The Global Terrorism Index shows that in 2021, theĀ number of attacksĀ increased from the previous year by 17 percent to 5,226. As actors adapt and change their tactics and techniques, cities must develop new capabilities to counter these threats.

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Article Out Loud – The DoD Defense Coordinating Element and How It Is Certified

April 12, 2023
Besides the main mission of defending the homeland, Department of Defense capabilities also provide critical support to local, state, and federal civilian partners during major disasters. Learn how Army North’s defense coordinating element’s mission and composition ready their units to perform this additional mission when needed.

Article Out Loud – Staying Ahead of ‘The Big One’

April 11, 2023
Having an expandable plan, reinforced by and during daily operations, is the best way to prepare for the next major disaster. The planning model described in this 2013 article was as invaluable then as it is today.

Article Out Loud – Preparing the Next Generation for Increasing Disasters

April 5, 2023
Preparing the next generation of emergency preparedness and response professionals requires educational programs that teach critical thinking and life-saving strategies. Many programs and resources address these needs, but more educational and collaborative opportunities should be considered to meet the growing needs.

Article Out Loud – Hazmat on the Rail

April 5, 2023
As the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, attracted nationwide attention, emergency preparedness professionals have been taking steps to ensure their first responders have the tools, resources, and training needed to respond to rail incidents involving hazardous materials within their jurisdictions. This resource will help meet these preparedness objectives.
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Domestic Preparedness

2883 Highway 71E

P.O. Box 285

Del Valle, TX 78617-9998

Editorial Statement

Founded in 1998, Domestic Preparedness continues to be a pioneering thought leader in the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery space. The multidisciplinary editorial focus helps professionals acquire critical information to develop collaborative, real-world solutions. With relevant, multidisciplinary, whole-community intelligence from the front lines, practitioners can learn from diverse perspectives. The authoritative, practitioner-centered, multimedia information platform disseminates intelligence the way busy management-level public- and private-sector professionals want to learn. This isĀ theĀ trusted source for content written by practitioners, for practitioners, with relevant, real-world best practices.

DomesticPreparedness.com, the Domestic Preparedness Journal and the Weekly Brief include facts, views, opinions, and recommendations of individuals and organizations deemed of interest. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M University System do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of, or otherwise endorse, these views, facts, opinions or recommendations.
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