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Los Angeles Regional Criminal Information Clearinghouse (LA CLEAR) [website]
LA CLEAR provides "strategic investigative research and post seizure analysis; tactical case support analysis; electronic surveillance and operational support; as well as training and conference opportunities to more than 230 agencies in the LA HIDTA [Los Angeles High Intesity Drug Trafficking Area]."
Los Angeles Regional Criminal Information Clearinghouse (LA CLEAR)
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Border Information Flow Architecture (BIFA) [website]
"The Federal Highway Administration (Office of Freight Management and Operations) and Transport Canada (ITS Office) are spearheading an effort in partnership with state and provincial DOTs and regional planning organizations to develop a Border Information Flow Architecture (BIFA). The initiative involves numerous stakeholders and is intended to be a framework that depicts the flow of information between government (federal, state and local) agencies and components of the transportation system, as they relate to border processes (e.g., the flow of advanced traveler information from inspection and enforcement agencies to transportation organizations). The objective is to develop an architecture to promote information sharing and coordination among agencies and stakeholders and increase interoperability of technologies used to support their operations. There are a multitude of agencies from numerous jurisdictions (federal, state, provincial) that operate at or on the approach to Canada-U.S. border crossings. The BIFA is intended to aid agencies in planning and implementing interoperable technologies at or on the approach to Canada-U.S. land border crossings. […] The purpose of this web site is to encourage use of the BIFA and gather feedback so that the architecture is used and continues to reflect the intelligent transportation system vision for the international border region. The menu bar at left provides access to the stakeholders, the transportation systems in the Region (the 'Inventory'), the transportation services that will be provided, transportation-related functions that are envisioned, existing and planned interfaces, and other architecture components that apply at or near the border."
Canada. Transport Canada; United States. Federal Highway Administration
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Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program [website]
"The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is the Nation's primary source of federally funded work on advanced information technologies (IT) in computing, networking, and software. The multiagency NITRD Program seeks to provide the research and development (R&D) foundations for assuring continued U.S. technological leadership and meeting the needs of the Federal Government for advanced information technologies. The NITRD Program also seeks to accelerate development and deployment of advanced information technologies in order to maintain world leadership in science and engineering, enhance national defense and national and homeland security, improve U.S. productivity and economic competitiveness, protect the environment, and improve the health, education, and quality of life of all Americans."
Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program (U.S.)
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Army 2020: Generating Health and Discipline in the Force: Ahead of the Strategic Reset, Report 201
"After more than a decade of conflict, hard fought in two separate theaters, the Army is preparing to transition from a wartime Army to one predominantly training and preparing for future contingencies. This transition represents an enormous undertaking with the operational Army preparing to integrate and readjust back into its institutional base to reconstitute, draw down and replenish its readiness levels as part of its strategic reset. This equates to the reintegration of over 1.1 million Soldiers back into military installations and local communities, back to conducting essential services, training or resuming their civilian occupations. The strategic reset will be a time of change and challenge. Leaders will plan and execute this reset in the wake of tectonic shifts associated with the Force reduction, severe budgetary constraints, the massive military‐civilian transition (of a magnitude not seen in more than two decades), the return to personnel and equipping readiness and the regeneration of the health and discipline of the Force. The latter, the health and discipline of the Force, is perhaps the most critical aspect of the strategic reset--and the principal topic of this report--because the Army, unlike the Navy and Air Force, which are platform‐centric, is a personnel‐centric force. And its readiness is a direct reflection of the health and discipline of the men and women serving in its ranks."
United States. Department of the Army
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Handling of Human Remains from Natural Disasters
"Natural disasters usually lead to fatalities due to trauma. Human remains resulting from these types of disasters generally pose little health risk because cellular and pathogenic organisms begin to die soon after death. As cellular death occurs, post-mortem cooling of the body occurs. During this process, known as algor mortis, the remains begin to decompose (the internal and external environment of the remains will determine their speed of decomposition). As the remains decompose, bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials (e.g., gastrointestinal and respiratory pathogens) may continue to persist. Personnel in direct contact with human remains must take precautions to protect themselves from chronic infectious hazards, including hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), enteric pathogens, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis."
United States. Army Medical Department
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Firearms Trace Data [website]
This website, maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), provides information on firearms trace statistics by year and state. "ATF has prepared the following state-by-state reports utilizing trace data which is intended to provide the public with insight into firearms recoveries."
United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
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Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET): Performing a Self-Assessment
"The Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET) provides users with a systematic and repeatable approach for assessing the cybersecurity posture of their industrial control system networks. This tool also includes both high-level and detailed questions applicable to all industrial control systems (ICS). CSET was developed under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Control Systems Security Program (CSSP). […] The CSET is a stand-alone desktop software tool that enables users to assess their network and ICS security practices against recognized industry and government standards, guidelines, and practices. The completed CSET assessment provides a prioritized list of recommendations for increasing the cybersecurity posture of an organization's ICS or enterprise network and identifies what is needed to achieve the desired level of security within the specific standard(s) selected."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. National Cyber Security Division
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U.S. Energy Information Administration: World Oil Transit Chokepoints
This webpage, maintained by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, reviews key chokepoints for oil transit worldwide. "Chokepoints are narrow channels along widely used global sea routes, some so narrow that restrictions are placed on the size of vessel that can navigate through them. They are a critical part of global energy security due to the high volume of oil traded through their narrow straits."
United States. Energy Information Administration
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American Immigration Council [website]
This website offers educational resources related to immigration in the United States. From the website's mission statement: "The American Immigration Council (formerly the American Immigration Law Foundation) was established in 1987 as an IRS [Internal Revenue Service] designated 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, not-for-profit educational, charitable organization. Our mission is to strengthen America by honoring our immigrant history and shaping how Americans think about and act towards immigration now and in the future. The American Immigration Council exists to promote the prosperity and cultural richness of our diverse nation by: (1) Educating citizens about the enduring contributions of America's immigrants; (2) Standing up for sensible and humane immigration policies that reflect American values; (3) Insisting that our immigration laws be enacted and implemented in a way that honors fundamental constitutional and human rights; (4) Working tirelessly to achieve justice and fairness for immigrants under the law."
American Immigration Council
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Department of Homeland Security Budget Overview: Fiscal Year 2007, Congressional Budget Justification
"This is the Department of Homeland Security's Performance Budget. It demonstrates the performance levels associated with the FY 2007 President's Budget and implementation of the first year of the Department's Future Years Homeland Security Program, FY 2007 to FY 2011."
United States. Government Printing Office
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License Plate Recognition (LPR) Systems: Function, Performance and Considerations for Law Enforcement Agencies
"License plate recognition systems (LPRs) use optical character recognition (OCR) algorithms to allow computer software to read vehicle license plates. (These systems are also known as 'automatic license plate recognition systems,' or ALPR.) LPR systems usually consist of a few basic components: 1. A camera designed to take images of license plates (numbers and letters). 2. A computer software package that interprets the numbers/letters from the video captured by the LPR camera. 3. A database of previously stored 'hot lists' or previously read license plates. LPRs come in a variety of formats, including fixed, mobile and portable. This document includes a chapter that goes into more detail on each type, its strengths and weaknesses, and other important considerations. It also discusses performance and capabilities, including uses, speed and accuracy. Vendors often refer to speed and accuracy when promoting their systems, and understanding some of these capabilities will help an agency more fully comprehend the differences between various systems."
National Law Enforcement & Corrections Technology Center (U.S.)
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How Do Environmental Issues Contribute to Regional Instability? and Which Regions Will Pose the Greatest Threat to U.S. Security as a Result of Environmental Degradation?
"Environmental Security is a hot topic throughout the world. It has been researched and discussed in papers and articles. However, it has yet to be applied to regional instability beyond discussion within the National Security Strategy. The purpose of this paper is to define 'Environmental Security' and apply the definition to two regions of the world and try to identify the environmental factors that pose the greatest threats to U.S. security. The primary objective of this research is to determine and define how environmental issues contribute to regional political, economic or physical instability and then apply this definition to the regions of the world. Environmental issues are not contained by national boundaries, hence, we will focus on the two contrasting pictures of regional instability as influenced by environmental issues. Competition for natural resources and environmental degradation pose a risk to national security and regional stability in the Middle east. However, in Southeastern Asia environmental crises have instigated regional cooperation and enhanced regional stability. As this paper will demonstrate, the effect of environmental issues on regional security is dependent on the disposition of the players."
United States Air Force Academy
Casebeer, William D.; Brown, Casey; Schantz, Blair A.
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Summary of Laws and Regulations Enforced by CBP
From the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website: "The following compendium of laws enforced by CBP is provided for information only, and is not intended to imply any limitation of the enforcement powers of CBP."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Community Emergency Response Team Drills and Exercises
"These exercises were developed according to national guidance and principles outlined by the Homeland Security Exercise Program (HSEEP). It is important that CERT programs tailor their exercises to reflect realistic events that may impact their community. The scenario, objectives, and events can be modified based on what your CERT program is likely to respond to and what your program needs to test or practice. "
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Serious Organized Crime Agency [website]
"SOCA [Serious Organized Crime Agency] tackles serious organised crime that affects the UK and our citizens. This includes Class A drugs, people smuggling, human trafficking, major gun crime, fraud, computer crime and money laundering."
Serious Organized Crime Agency
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National Fusion Center Association [website]
The mission of the National Fusion Center Association is "[t]o represent the interests of state and major urban area fusion centers, as well as associated interests of states, tribal nations, and units of local government, in order to promote the development and sustainment of fusion centers to enhance public safety; encourage effective, efficient, ethical, lawful, and professional intelligence and information sharing; and prevent and reduce the harmful effects of crime and terrorism on victims, individuals, and communities."
National Fusion Center Association
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Floods
This webpage offers information on flood awareness within the United States. Topics include preparation before a flood, assistance during a flood, and what to do after a flood. From the webpage: "Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States, however not all floods are alike. Some floods develop slowly, while others such a flash floods, can develop in just a few minutes and without visible signs of rain. Additionally, floods can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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NOAA's National Weather Service Flood Safety [website]
This site offers links and information related to flood safety and awareness. Included are the following informational links: Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service [AHPS]; AHPS Toolbox; Turn Around Don't Drown; Tropical Cyclone Inland Flooding; Flood Hazard Mitigation; Flood Safety; and High Water Mark Signs. Also included are related vidoes requiring "Quicktime viewer."
United States. National Weather Service
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Law Enforcement Recruiting and Retention Subject Research Guide
This is an FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] Library research guide for "Law Enforcement Recruiting and Retention." This webpage serves as a research guide and provides articles, journals, books, government information, and websites on law enforcement and recruiting. "Law enforcement agencies are becoming increasingly understaffed due in part to the difficulty of attracting qualified applicants and their ability to hold on to valuable employees. This bibliography provides resources to assist agencies in their quest to recruit, select, and retain quality candidates."
FBI Academy
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FEMA: Social Media
This webpage offers information and links related to social media usage by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Included on the webpage are links to various FEMA social media services and sites. From the webpage description: "We utilize numerous social media accounts as part of our mission to provide information to the public before, during, and after a disaster and this page outlines all of our official social media accounts."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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NOAA Social Media
This webpage offers information and links related to social media usage by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Included on the webpage are links to various NOAA social media services and sites. From the webpage: "As one of the federal government's premier science agencies, NOAA is using social media tools to share critical information and provide the public a better understanding of the work we do on behalf of oceans, coasts, fisheries, climate, atmosphere and weather sciences. NOAA social media promotes 'conversation' around important issues and ultimately helps shape NOAA's mission of science, service and stewardship."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Ready for Anything: A Disaster Planning Manual for Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
"A successful response to disaster begins months, or even years, in advance, when you sit down to develop a plan. This manual is designed to help you construct that plan. In the following pages, you will have the opportunity to answer questions or complete worksheets. Various templates are also included in the appendices to add to your own disaster preparedness binder. […] All the preparation in the world will not matter if you do not also plan out the specific course of action you will take when a disaster strikes. Disasters bring with them chaos, confusion, and fear. The most effective way to combat these destructive elements is to have a clear, comprehensive, well-practiced response plan in place."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Administration for Children and Families; United States. Family and Youth Services Bureau . . .
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Gangs Subject Research Guide
This is an FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Library research guide for "Gangs." This webpage serves as a research guide and provides articles, journals, books, government information, and websites on gangs.
FBI Academy
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Teen, Campus, and Workplace Community Emergency Response Team Programs
"This page provides an overview of the Teen, Campus, and Workplace CERT programs. In addition to providing a brief overview of each program and addressing frequently asked questions, this page also includes several resources available for download for anyone interested in learning more about Teen, Campus, or Workplace CERT or starting a program of their own."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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New London Texas School Explosion [website]
This website is dedicated to the New London Texas School Explosion that occurred on March 18, 1937, which resulted in the deaths of 298 students and teachers. The website includes the following tabs: History, Articles, Recollections, Obituaries, Cemeteries, Photos, Reunions and Contact Information.
New London Texas School Explosion
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NOAA Center for Tsunami Research [website]
The NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Center for Tsunami Research conducts "[r]esearch in support of improved measurement technology and the design of optimal tsunami monitoring networks; [r]esearch, development and implementation of improved models to increase the speed and accuracy of operational forecasts and warnings; [r]esearch and development of improved methods to predict tsunami impacts on the population and infrastructure of coastal communities."
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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School COP Software [website]
"The School Crime Operations Package (School COP) is a FREE software application for entering, analyzing, and mapping incidents that occur in and around schools."
National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
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Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
The webpage from the United States Geological Survey's Earthquake Hazards Program offers information on the 1906 San Francisco [SF] Earthquake. Specific subjects addressed include: "How Big was the Eathquake?," "1906 Seismogram," "Casualties and damage," "When will it happen again?," "What was learned Scientifically from 1906," "1906 Earthquake Photos," "Eyewitness Accounts," and "Other Major Earthquakes in the SF Bay Area."
Geological Survey (U.S.)
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Urban Institute: Justice Policy Center [website]
This website, part of the Urban Institute's policy centers, contains links for projects, publications, press room, events, resources, and other important information related to the Justice Policy Center. From the website's index page: "The Justice Policy Center (JPC) conducts nonpartisan research and evaluation designed to improve justice and public safety policies and practices at the national, state, and local level. The Center's research is founded on both the rigorous application of analytic methods and a pragmatic understanding of on-the-ground operations. Our researchers generate evidence on the effectiveness of existing programs and provide guidance on improvements in justice systems operations and efficiencies. We collaborate extensively with practitioners, public officials, and community groups to inform criminal justice decision-making in the interests of improving the safety and well-being of communities across the country."
Justice Policy Center
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Pacific Disaster Management Information Platform [website]
"Pacific Disaster Management Information Platform (PDMIP) is a media to strengthen cooperative endeavor among developing island countries in the Pacific by sharing information on disaster management using the internet. Those countries are Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The idea was first initiated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. R.M. Marty M. Natalegawa, when receiving the courtesy call of the Bandung Spirit Program with Pacific Countries 2011 on Disaster Relief (BSP 2011) participants on March 22nd 2011 in Jakarta. This platform is designed as a 'link and share' forum among its members regarding disaster relief management, consisting of mitigation, preparedness, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and capacity building. It links Indonesia, Pacific and international disaster management institutions. The platform is a living entity--it will continuously be developed by all stakeholders. It is designed as a venue for multi-way cooperation, coordination, and communication among its parties."
Indonesia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
