AI Software in 911 Dispatch Centers: An Innovative Solution

Tanya M. Scherr
April 2, 2025

Coupled with continued staffing challenges, mental health and work-life balance difficulties in emergency call centers are cause for concern. By allowing artificial intelligence (AI) to take some of the burden off from existing staff and leadership, focus can be returned to where it is most needed within each center.

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Agroterrorism: A Persistent but Overlooked Threat

Dan Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr March 19, 2025

Agroterrorism is not new. Considered a subset of bioterrorism, it has become an increasing concern to the U.S. With so much of the agriculture sector in private hands, preparedness leaders must take extra steps to engage stakeholders and incorporate them into planning efforts.

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Beyond the Showcase: Strengthening Biosecurity at Livestock Exhibitions

Joshua Dise March 5, 2025

Hazards and risks associated with state and local fairs mirror those of other high-attendance events—medical emergencies, mass casualty incidents, and other public safety risks. However, within the food and agriculture sector lies an additional risk: the spread of animal diseases, which can have catastrophic consequences.

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity Events: Critical Education Components

Dan Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr March 5, 2025

When considering cyberattack risk, understanding the primacy of the human factor is central in developing plans for continuity of operations and incident response. With the increasing cost of data breaches, it is increasingly important to educate users on best practices and to employ robust security programs.

The Vulnerability of Public Figures: Lessons from UnitedHealthcare

Kole (KC) Campbell February 5, 2025

High-profile business leaders like UnitedHealthcare’s murdered CEO have been at an elevated risk of targeted violence in the past several years. Although such attacks on corporate executives and other public figures are rare, they are targeted. In response, many corporations have increased personal protection for executives, but the permanence of

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Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 2: Emergency Management Approaches and Choices

Glen Woodbury October 30, 2024

This is Part 2 of a two-part article that explores the nation-state threat and its implications for the emergency management community regarding the operations, resilience,

Growing Foreign Threats to National Security, Part 1: Challenges and Considerations

Glen Woodbury October 23, 2024

Part 1 of a two-part series explores the nation-state threat and its implications for the emergency management community, regarding the operations, resilience, resourcing, strategies, and

The Ethics of Data in Disaster Management and Crisis Operations

Anthony S. Mangeri October 23, 2024

As the demand for evidence-based decision-making continues to grow, emergency management professionals must commit to ethical data practices that respect the needs of the community

Cyber and Physical Resilience in the Food and Agriculture Industry

Nathan DiPillo October 16, 2024

Despite low profit margins and major setbacks caused by natural hazards and disasters, the food and agriculture sector continues to find innovative solutions. Balancing and

Backyard Cybersecurity: The Local Challenge

Brian Shajari October 16, 2024

The modern world increasingly relies on rapidly advancing digital technology, and cybercriminals progressively focus on ways to exploit technology’s vulnerabilities. Although higher levels of government

Malicious and Non-Malicious Cyber Incidents: Education and Preparation

Dan Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr October 9, 2024

Working with stakeholders across an organization to ensure cyber resilience is a part of disaster planning. Education is critical. Helping users understand hackers’ strategies to

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Keeping Humans in the Loop: The Future of Emergency Management

Justin Kates and Emily Martuscello February 5, 2025

The emergence of powerful artificial intelligence tools generates excitement and apprehension, raising profound questions about the future of emergency response.