Public Health Archives

Agitated Delirium: A Primer for EMS/Law-Enforcement Personnel

Jay Kehoe August 10, 2005

The sudden death of anyone is a personal tragedy for his/her friends and next of kin – and creates a sometimes extremely complicated issue for police, EMS, and correctional personnel to deal with.

NCRP 138: Reliable Guidance for Radiation Emergencies

Rob Schnepp August 10, 2005

In an era when terrorist attacks involving weapons of mass destruction, including radiation weapons, represent a clear and present danger, decision makers are turning to a useful document for guidance in formulating their what-if contingency plans.

Piracy 2005: A New and Major Terrorism Concern

Laurie Thomas July 27, 2005

Although romanticized in the movies, piracy remains a clear and present danger in many areas of the world – and, in the Age of Terrorism, poses a major new threat to the United States and its Free World allies.

Commentary: This Is a Real War!

Neil C. Livingstone July 27, 2005

Needed: an immediate intensification of the war against terrorists before they can launch new attacks in and against the United States. And no more hand-wringing is required.

Mid-Term Report Card, A Note from the Publisher

Martin D. Masiuk July 27, 2005

The Publisher offers a mid-term report and asks readers to grade the first semester’s effort.

New York, Madrid, London: What City Is Next?

Joseph Cahill July 13, 2005

The latest Great Awakening terrorist strikes should serve not only as another warning but also as a spur to collective action, particularly by the nation’s first-responder communities.

Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology and How it Works

Jay Kehoe June 29, 2005

Shockingly enough, Tasers are becoming the most humane working tool available to law-enforcement personnel and correctional officers who have no choice but to use force in dealing with aggressive and/or demented individuals who are threatening the peace

Ludwig Benner: The Father of Modern HAZMAT Thinking?

Rob Schnepp June 29, 2005

In the late 1960’s, far too many firefighters were dying in the line of duty when the fires were fighting involved hazardous materials. One man, Ludwig Benner, realized that changes were needed, both in the way firefighters were being trained and in the

Facilities Management in the Age of Terrorism

Neil C. Livingstone June 29, 2005

Large public gatherings – specifically including baseball and football games and other entertainment events – are both an invitation to terrorists and a major challenge to security officials. The first rule is to build security into the sports/entertainment

Asymmetric Warfare: Redefining Standard Terms

Ashley Moore June 14, 2005

Chaos and confusion reign not just on the battlefield but also, particularly in recent times, in policy pronouncements, position papers, and the public consciousness. Principal problem is a proliferation of acronyms meaning almost the same thing – but not

CERFPs: A New Resource for Emergency Response

Christopher M. Schnaubelt June 14, 2005

The National Guard creates new units to deal with mass disasters. After the first responders come the WMD-CST teams, and behind them, providing a second protective shield for the American people, come the twelve CEFRP units, stationed in FEMA regions thro

John Thomasian, Director, National Governors Association Center For Best Practices

John F. Morton June 14, 2005

Director of the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices reports on the proceedings of last week’s National Executive Forum for State Homeland Security Directors. Also included is a discussion of the so-called intelligence fusion centers.

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