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Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society (TSAS) [website]
From the About section: "TSAS engages in policy-relevant research and dissemination in terrorism, security and society. The TSAS Network is designed to foster: communication and collaboration between academic researchers working on these topics in Canada; communication and collaboration between academic researchers and policy officials in these subject fields; and links with research on these topics in other countries. TSAS aims to cultivate a new generation of scholars. As TSAS matures it will create an institutional foundation for the development of Canada's terrorism, counter-terrorism, and security knowledge base and will constitute a uniquely Canadian response to terrorism and its social consequences, producing research that is both academically meritorious and relevant to policy. To support vibrant conversation across disciplines, and between government officials and academics, TSAS provides online resources that help people to connect, network and collaborate. It has also secured resources to support original research and will organize and administer open calls for research proposals. TSAS also convenes a variety of public events and activities to enhance our knowledge about terrorism, security, and society. These include policy-research workshops and seminars, and a summer training academy for graduate students and junior policy officials. […] We aim to provide a network for academic researchers and policy makers to learn about each other's work. TSAS is an independent organization built on the principle of academic independence. It is not a branch of the Canadian government nor is it an advocacy organization. TSAS seeks to provide a platform for balanced discussion about terrorism, security, and society from multiple perspectives."
Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society
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Bio-Response Operational Testing and Evaluation (BOTE) Project: Phase 1 - Decontamination Assessment
"The Bio-Response Operational Testing and Evaluation (BOTE) Project was a multi-agency effort designed to test and evaluate a complete response to a biological incident - from the initial public health and law enforcement reaction through environmental remediation. The scenario involved the intentional release of 'Bacillus anthracis (Ba)' spores, the causative agent for anthrax, inside a building. In this study, 'Bacillus atrophaeus spp. globigii (Bg)' spores were used as a non-pathogenic surrogate for Ba spores."
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
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Ethics for the Professional Diplomat
"The diplomat has suffered from a bad press for a long time. Sir Henry Wooton, in the 17th century, said a diplomat is 'an honest man sent to lie abroad for his country', a comment that has been quoted by almost everyone writing about diplomacy ever since. The profession of diplomacy cannot seem to shake Sir Henry's witticism. Yet the remark also implied that there were layers of behavior involved, between states or governments with their raisons d'états on the surface, and individual agents or diplomats with their personal ethical concerns just underneath. Diplomacy is a practice as old as the first empires and states in the Ancient World. Obviously there was always some truth to Sir Henry's remark. The closed political world of kings and courts and tyrants practiced a form of diplomacy among intimates and in back rooms much as we see enshrined in the 'Sopranos' and the 'Godfather' TV series. Through the Renaissance and up to the end of the 18th century, the diplomat played the role noted by Sir Henry and others: private agents of absolute monarchs operating in the shadows and the bedroom. As Napoleon put it at the end of this era 'Ambassadors are, in the full meaning of the terms, titled spies.' Napoleon's perspective is understandable. He was, after all, an emperor and as such practiced classic diplomacy where only the thinnest of lines separated diplomacy from intrigue."
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Marks, Edward, 1934-
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Leadership During a Pandemic: What Your Municipality Can Do
"[T]he impact of a severe pandemic goes far beyond an impact on health. It will take the effort of all sectors, working together in a coordinated way, to prepare, respond, and recover from this disaster. This toolkit has been designed to assist mayors, their municipal leadership teams, and other local leaders to do just that." This toolkit includes 19 different 'tools' for municipalities to meet emergency management goals and exceed expectations. Topics include: Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications, and Disaster Management. This document does include some tables or graphs.
United States. Agency for International Development
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Active Shooter: How to Respond: Supervisor Edition
"This pamphlet provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, who may be caught in an active shooter situation, and discusses how to react when security/law enforcement responds." This pamphlet contains the following sections: profile of an active shooter, how to respond when an active shooter is in your vicinity, how to respond when FLETC [Federal Law Enforcement Training Center] security/law enforcement arrives on the scene, preparing your staff for an active shooter situation, preparing for and managing an active shooter situation, recognizing potential workplace violence, managing the consequences of an active shooter situation, lessons learned, and references.
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Virtuous Combatants: Opportunities and Challenges for Ethical Leadership
"Soldiers do not come to the profession of arms morally neutral. They have been shaped by the emotivistic post-modern American culture from which they have come and must adopt a new ethic which will sustain them morally in life and throughout their military career. Beyond the official institutional Army 'Values' and 'Warrior Ethos,' Soldiers need to develop personal virtues of character, both to prevent war crimes and illegal actions, as well as to create a morally positive 'jus in bello' command climate. This paper will present opportunities for and challenges to approaching and implementing ethical leadership in terms of virtue and character. American culture, the Army institution and individual moral development will be examined for the sake of considering how to develop a character based training plan in virtues, in order to form ethical Soldiers and an ethical combat climate."
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Dabeck, Larry
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Coalition Partner's Perspective on Moral Development
"In response to [certain] incidents, the Norwegian Army launched an intensive campaign to improve on ethical standards through reflection and exercises. Not because of the comment in itself; the comment could arguably reflect the occasionally brutal humor of military culture or just a relief of survival. More so, these incidents served as a reminder of the brutal nature of war and created an urgency to examine more in depth what soldiers experience in Afghanistan and how to prepare for the battlefield's many ethical dilemmas. Just as we train soldiers to make good decisions in combat, so we must train them to make good decisions when confronted with moral and ethical dilemmas. This task may prove harder than it sounds. According to James Toner, Professor emeritus of international relations and military ethics at the U.S. Air War College: 'There is no one book, no one school, teacher or training regimen that can ensure that our armed services will recruit or train only morally and mentally sound people. However, this does not relieve the profession of arms from its paramount responsibility to promote the proper formation of conscience among its troops.' In light of Toner's argument, this paper focuses on the Norwegian Army's efforts to improve ethical understanding amongst soldiers and leaders as a supplement to the discussion on how to commit to moral development."
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Bjoernaes, Stig Santiago
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Attorney General's Report on the Use of Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
This document was declassified (from Secret classification) on February 28, 2014, and includes the Attorney General's reports from years 2001-2013. From the 2001 report: "This report is submitted pursuant to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (the 'Act'), [...] as amended, by Public Law No. 105-272, 112 Stat. 2404-2413 (1998), and covers all applications to use pen registers and trap and trace devices conducted under the Act during the period July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The Government filed five applications with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) seeking authorization to use pen registers and/or trap and trace devices during this period. The Court authorized the use of the pen registers and/or trap and trace devices as requested in all five applications." Similar reports follow for years 2002-2013.
United States. Department of Justice. Office of the Attorney General
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GAO Key Issues: Countering Overseas Threats [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of documents pertaining to "Countering Overseas Threats" in Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Lebanon, South America, the Caribbean, and other international areas. "The U.S. National Security Strategy calls for a 'whole of government' approach-including diplomacy and development as well as defense and intelligence capabilities-to counter overseas threats to the U.S. homeland and U.S. interests." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: Disaster Management [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "Disaster Management." "Natural disasters and terrorist attacks are horrific events, often unpredictable, and capable of devastating communities and crippling regional economies. The destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy and the extensive rebuilding effort in New York and New Jersey provide a jarring reminder of how sudden and devastating these events can be. Disaster management-preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation-can be costly, and typically involves the efforts of multiple federal agencies, multiple levels of government, and the private and non-profit sectors. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the key component of the federal government's efforts to minimize the financial impact of floods, is also an important element of disaster management, but comprehensive reforms will need to be implemented successfully to ensure the program's stability." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: DHS Implementation and Transformation [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "DHS Implementation and Transformation." "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made progress in improving and integrating its management areas (acquisitions, financial management, human capital, and information technology), but continues to face considerable challenges that have impacted the department's ability to satisfy its missions." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: National Defense and Space System Acquisitions [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "National Defense and Space System Acquisitions." "Federal agencies, such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, face significant challenges in managing their largest acquisitions." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: Terrorism-Related Information Sharing [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "Terrorism-Related Information Sharing." "Recent planned and attempted acts of terrorism on U.S. soil underscore the importance of the government's continued need to ensure that information on potential terrorist threats is shared in an effective and timely manner." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response." "Events such as the anthrax attacks on U.S. soil, the 2009 influenza pandemic, the failed car bomb attempt in New York City, and the recent Middle East Respiratory Syndrome epidemic have raised concerns that the nation is vulnerable to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats and emerging infectious diseases." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: Management of Federal Grants to State and Local Governments [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "Management of Federal Grants to State and Local Governments." "The federal government uses grants to achieve many national objectives by providing program funding to state and local governments. Especially in a time of fiscal constraints, it is critical to prevent or remedy problems in federal grant processes that affect their efficiency and effectiveness." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: Food Safety [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "Food Safety." "The patchwork nature of the federal oversight of food safety calls into question whether the government can plan more strategically to inspect food production processes, identify and react more quickly to any outbreaks of contaminated food, and focus on achieving results to promote the safety and integrity of the nation�'s food supply." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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GAO Key Issues: Nuclear Nonproliferation [website]
This "Key Issues" webpage by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts a file folder-type compilation of resources pertaining to "Nuclear Nonproliferation." "One of the most serious threats facing the United States and other countries is the possibility that a nuclear warhead or nuclear weapon-usable materials could be stolen from poorly secured stockpiles in various locations around the world. To address these other threats, the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration implements nuclear nonproliferation programs worldwide." Headings for tabbed document categories include: "Issue Summary" ; "Key Reports" ; "Multimedia" ; "Related GAO Links" and "GAO Contact."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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Reports and Testimonies Database [website]
This "Reports and Testimonies" database by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hosts Executive documents regarding the United States Government. The database may be searched by keyword or report number, or by selecting one of several subheadings to narrow the search. The database holds documents from 1981 to present. Sample subgroups are: "Department of Defense, Executive" ; "U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Executive" and "Office of Management and Budget [OMB], Executive Office of the President, Executive."
United States. Government Accountability Office
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Build Security In: Setting a Higher Standard for Software Assurance
Build Security In / Software & Supply Chain Assurance content is no longer updated. The articles are provided here for historical reference. "Build Security In was a collaborative effort that provided practices, tools, guidelines, rules, principles, and other resources that software developers, architects, and security practitioners can use to build security into software in every phase of its development. Software assurance (SwA) is the level of confidence that soft ware is free from vulnerabilities, either intentionally designed into the software or accidentally inserted at any time during its life cycle, and that the software functions in the intended manner."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Report to Congress: U.S. Coast Guard Polar Operations
"America has enduring national interests in the Polar Regions which include national security, law enforcement, maritime safety, diplomatic, humanitarian aid, scientific research, economic sustainability, and marine environmental protection. As the Polar Regions, and the Arctic in particular, become more attractive to commercial entities and foreign governments, issues of sovereignty, access and mobility will rise to the forefront of the global dialogue. The United States requires assets capable of operating in the Polar Regions to maintain a sovereign presence, protect U.S. interests and respond to calamity. The proposed High Latitude Study is intended to provide the research and analysis required to more clearly define what is needed to address possible expanding requirements. With further study and regular observation, the United States will continue to improve its readiness to achieve national strategic objectives in the Polar Regions."
United States. Coast Guard
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Program Performance Report: Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) Grant Program, January-September 2012
"In times of limited law enforcement resources, identifying strategies that address crime problems cost effectively and efficiently becomes particularly important. For this reason, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) established the Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) Grant Program. This program provides financial and technical assistance to police departments to help them identify effective tactics for addressing specific crime problems in data-driven ways. Some key components of SPI include using various data sources when developing their strategies, seeking community input on crime issues and solutions, promoting organizational change in using data-driven strategies, and working with a research partner to implement and evaluate the outcomes of their strategies. SPI grantees often use offender-based or place-based policing strategies to address specific crime issues in their neighborhoods, such as gang violence, drugs, gun violence, robbery, and burglary. SPI grantees work with research partners to conduct in-depth problem analysis, ongoing assessment of strategy implementation, and evaluation of goals and outcomes. Thus, in the Smart Policing Initiative it is common, and expected, for grantees to make strategic, tactical, and programmatic changes based on data analysis and feedback from researchers."
United States. Bureau of Justice Assistance
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BJA's Active Shooter Response Training Initiative
"This initiative is delivering critical and dynamic active shooter response training through a partnership between the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) whose mission is to deliver active shooter training through the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center. In light of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut in December 2012, and the increased demand for active shooter response training, BJA and the FBI have partnered to expedite and increase the delivery of this training to state and local law enforcement throughout the nation."
United States. Bureau of Justice Assistance; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Seven Design and Construction Features Important to Seismic Performance Animation [video]
This is the transcript for a 6:11 video from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Information contained in the video emphasizes the importance for property and business owners to understand seismic risk and the benefits of adopting and implementing building codes with seismic design and construction standards in mind. The video and transcript also provides resources for finding proper building codes for adequate seismic protection.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Laatsch, Edward M.
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Delaware Information and Analysis Center (DIAC) [website]
From the "About" section of the website, the Delaware Information and Analysis Center (DIAC) mission statement: "The DIAC takes an 'all crimes, all hazards' approach to public safety and includes other disciplines or stakeholders in the information sharing environment within Delaware. The concept of a fusion center is the intake of information from multiple sources, determine their validity and relevancy, then analyze, collate, and organize this information into useful and many types of relevant analytical products for dissemination to Delaware stakeholders, that have a right and need to know this information, for public safety." The DIAC provides essential visibility and training, protects critical infrastructure, and supports the nation's fusion center network.
Delaware Information and Analysis Center
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency [website]
"The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was created by Act 2013-67 and represents the consolidation and realignment of 12 state law enforcement agencies/functions into one entity. ALEA is responsible for the functions and missions of the Alabama Department of Homeland Security, Department of Public Safety, Alabama Bureau of Investigation, Fusion Center, Criminal Justice Information Center, Marine Police, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Enforcement Division, Department of Revenue Enforcement, Forestry Commission Investigations, Agriculture and Industry Investigations, Public Service Commission Enforcement, and Office of Prosecution Services Computer Forensic Laboratories. The Mission of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is to efficiently provide quality service, protection, and safety for the State of Alabama through the utilization of consolidated law enforcement, investigative, and support services."
Alabama. Law Enforcement Agency
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United States Courts: Statistics
This resource is the "Statistics" webpage of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts website. "This section of uscourts.gov provides statistical data on the business of the federal Judiciary. Specific publications address the work of the appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts; the probation and pretrial services systems; and other components of the U.S. courts. The links on the left will take you to a summary of the content of each report as well as the current reports and those dating back several years." Links on this page include: "Federal Judicial Caseload Statistics"; "Federal Court Management Statistics"; "Bankruptcy Statistics"; "Judicial Facts and Figures"; "Judicial Business of the U.S. Courts"; "Wiretap Reports"; "Statistical Tables for the Federal Judiciary"; and "Civil Justice Reform Act Report."
United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts
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Early Childhood Disaster-Related Resources
This webpage from the Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response provides information and links to resources for helping children during and post-disasters. "Natural and manmade disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. In recent years, our country has seen a steady rise in the number of large and destructive disasters. In 2012 alone there were 112 disaster declarations, totaling over $85.7 billion in economic impact. Ensuring that all Americans, especially those with young children, are prepared for disasters is a top priority of the Department of Health and Human Services. Because of this, HHS has developed and compiled a rich set of resources that will help families, early childhood providers, and policy makers prepare, respond to, and recover from all types of disasters. This comprehensive set of resources contains interactive activities to plan and prepare for disasters, developmentally appropriate books and games to help children cope after disasters, and State templates and guides for policy makers to use in developing, enhancing, or improving their State plans. Check out the page that best fits your needs below."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
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CSIAC: Cyber Security & Information Systems Information Analysis Center [website]
"CSIAC has been formed as the consolidation of three legacy IAC's - the Information Assurance Technology Assurance Center (IATAC), the Data and Analysis Center for Software (DACS), and the Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center (MSIAC) - along with the addition of the new technical domain of Knowledge Management and Information Sharing. CSIAC is chartered to leverage best practices and expertise from government, industry, and academia on cyber security and information technology. CSIAC's mission is to provide DoD a central point of access for Information Assurance and cybersecurity to include emerging technologies in system vulnerabilities, R&D, models, and analysis to support the development and implementation of effective defense against information warfare attacks."
Cyber Security and Information Systems Information Analysis Center
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Humanitarian Response [website]
"Humanitarian Response is a specialised digital service of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) provided to the community as part of OCHA's responsbility under the Inter-Agency Standing Committee's Operational Guidance on Responsibilities of Cluster/Sectors & OCHA in Information Management. Humanitarian Response aims to be the central website for Information Management tools and services, enabling information exchange among operational responders during either a protracted or sudden onset emergency. "
United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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National Network for Safe Communities [website]
From the "mission" section of the website: "For nearly fifteen years, scores of jurisdictions across the country have been implementing two effective strategies to reduce violence and eliminate drug markets. The strategy for preventing gang violence, first developed in Boston, MA, has been successfully applied in cities as diverse as Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, and Stockton, CA. The strategy for eliminating overt community drug markets, first developed in High Point, NC, has been successfully applied in cities as diverse as Providence, RI, Hempstead, NY, and Nashville, TN. There is now a substantial body of research and field experience documenting that these strategies are associated with large reductions in violent and drug crime. The National Network for Safe Communities believes that these successful innovations mean that America can deal with its crime problems in a fundamentally different way. The National Network brings together the jurisdictions around the country that are currently implementing either the group violence reduction strategy (GVRS) or the drug market intervention (DMI) strategy or both; help them learn from one another; help them address common issues; provide a supportive community of practice for new jurisdictions; and work to make these strategies standard practice across the United States. "
John Jay College of Criminal Justice; National Network for Safe Communities
