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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
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Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD) [website]
The Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD) is a DHS center of excellence. The vision of CEEZAD is: "to enhance the capability of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by developing 'state of the art' countermeasures for high priority emerging and zoonotic animal diseases. We aim to achieve this mission with the following approaches: [1] Surveillance + Detection + Response = Resilience [2] Proactive, not reactive [3] 21st Century Technology for 21st Century Problems [4] TTTTT [a] Trans-disciplinary, [b] Trans-boundary, [c] Trans-lational, [d] Trans-dependence, [e] Trans-species"
Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD)
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE)
This U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) webpage provides information on Centers of Excellence and Expertise. "The Centers represent 'Tailor-Made Trade'; aligning CBP trade processing along industry sectors for maximum efficiency." The page includes links to the following documents: "Centers of Excellence and Expertise Frequently Asked Questions Brochure"; "Center Federal Register Notices"; "Centers of Excellence and Expertise Overview"; "Centers Test Guidelines - Responsibilities and Procedures for Participating Accounts"; "Centers of Excellence and Expertise News Releases"; and "Centers of Excellence and Expertise Fact Sheet." The page also provides information on the Centers' contact information.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Command, Control, and Interoperability Center for Advanced Data Analysis (CCICADA) [website]
Command, Control, and Interoperability Center for Advanced Data Analysis (CCICADA) is a Department of Homeland Security Center or Excellence. "Our Work: focuses on algorithmic methods for challenging problems in data analysis that address present and emerging homeland security threats. Our Mission is to provide powerful analytical tools for information sharing, collaboration & decision support for a diverse workforce - now and for the future. Our Applications: [1] Critical infrastructure protection [2] Syndromic surveillance for natural and man-caused diseases [3] Inspection of containers at ports [4] Identification of authors from text [5] Protection against invasive species [6] Customs and border protection operations [7] Defense against threats to cyber infrastructure and data [8] Data management in emergency situations [9] Risk analysis [10] Non-intrusive data gathering techniques"
Command, Control, and Interoperability Center for Advanced Data Analysis (CCICADA)
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Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management [website]
From the "About - Department Overview" section: "The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department (HSEMD) has been working to make Iowa more prepared for disasters since it began as the State Civil Defense Agency in 1965. The focus of emergency management and the hazards faced by Iowans may have changed in some ways since that time, but what hasn't changed is our commitment to making our state more prepared for any emergency or disaster. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Department, then a Division under the Iowa Department of Public Defense, was directed by the Governor to coordinate Iowa's homeland security efforts. While this broadened our mission, our underlying priority of ensuring Iowa is prepared and ready to respond to any disaster drives all we do. While the likelihood of a terrorist act being committed in Iowa is unknown, we will continue to be affected by floods, tornadoes, snow storms, plane crashes, and other natural and human-caused disasters. HSEMD approaches these and other emergency situations with an emphasis on maximizing resources by using and expanding upon current capacities and building core capabilities that ensure we are prepared for all hazards."
Iowa. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division
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National Health Security Preparedness Index [website]
"The NHSPI™ [National Health Security Preparedness Index] examines the health security preparedness of the nation by looking collectively at the health security preparedness of states. The Index results are updated annually. The NHSPI™ applies the National Health Security Strategy definition of national health security: the state in which the Nation and its people are prepared for, protected from, and resilient in the face of health threats or incidents with potentially negative health consequences." The NHSPI™ was created by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and twenty other development partners.
National Health Security Preparedness Index
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Courting a Reluctant Ally: An Evaluation of U.S./UK Naval Intelligence Cooperation, 1935-1941
"Since World War II, the United States and the United Kingdom have mutually benefited from an unprecedented 'special relationship' with regard to intelligence sharing and cooperation. What were the origins of that relationship and what lessons can be derived from its development? While it may seem obvious that the common Axis threat drove both countries to increased levels of intelligence sharing, the extent of the cooperation eventually attained would have surprised many on both sides of the Atlantic prior to World War II. Despite a brief period as allies during World War I, the U.S. and the UK quickly reverted to their traditional roles as strategic competitors following the conclusion of the Great War. A highly visible aspect of that competition was in the area of naval forces, in which both countries invested considerable diplomatic, economic, and military resources. Notwithstanding this rivalry, their naval intelligence cooperation during World War II is often cited as one of the most successful in history. How did this 'special relationship' develop, given the contentiousness that existed between these two countries in the interwar period? An analysis of this period indicates one significant factor was the aggressive pursuit of naval intelligence cooperation by the British as part of their larger strategy to secure U.S. entry into the war. The tactics the British employed to secure this cooperation are of interest, as history has shown the British were able to overcome significant distrust on the part of American officials, who were extremely wary of British intentions."
Joint Military Intelligence College (U.S.)
Florence, Gregory J.
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FEMA Independent Study Program, IS-248: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) for the American Public
"The integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office designed this course to provide the American Public with an introduction to IPAWS. It identifies the key features and benefits of IPAWS and the authorities responsible for sending alert and warning messages. It also describes the actions you can take before and during an emergency to protect yourself and your loved ones."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA Independent Study Program, IS-2900: National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Overview
"This course provides individuals supporting disaster recovery efforts with a foundation in National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) key concepts, core principles and roles and responsibilities of NDRF leadership (including those of individuals and households to governmental entities at the local, State, tribal, and Federal levels, and between public, private and nonprofit sectors."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Blast Injuries: Fact Sheets for Professionals
"Abdominal blast injuries are a significant cause of injury and death. The actual incidence of abdominal blast injury is unknown. Incidence and clinical presentation of abdominal blast injury will vary significantly depending upon the patient and the nature of the blast. Underwater blasts carry a significantly greater risk of abdominal injury. Children are more prone to abdominal injuries in blast situations due to their unique anatomy. (For further information please refer to CDC's 'Blast Injuries: Pediatrics' fact sheet.) Gas-containing sections of the GI tract are most vulnerable to primary blast effect. This can cause immediate bowel perforation, hemorrhage (ranging from small petechiae to large hematomas), mesenteric shear injuries, solid organ lacerations, and testicular rupture. Blast abdominal injury should be suspected in anyone exposed to an explosion with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, rectal pain, tenesmus, testicular pain, unexplained hypovolemia, or any findings suggestive of an acute abdomen."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Understanding Risk Behavior: The Fundamental Challenges
This two-page brief from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Coastal Services Center addresses risk behavior and communication and lays out some best practices for communicating risk and changing public behavior. "Human exposure to risk from coastal hazards is increasing because vulnerable coastal areas are becoming more densely populated. Coastal hazards such as hurricanes and floods are predicted to become more intense as a result of climate change. Better risk communication can save lives, protect property, lessen damage to coastal economies, and create more resilient coastal communities that recover more quickly after a disaster."
Coastal Services Center (U.S.)
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Report of the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community: Special Topic White Paper: The IC's Role Within U.S. Cyber R&D
"The national security of the United States requires that our public and private enterprises be safe from cyber exploitation and cyber espionage. […] The most worrisome cyber attacks are believed to be state-sponsored, and some of them may include the use of proxies. Cyber attacks can be designed to deny access to critical services, reduce the reliability and trust of U.S.-based institutions, cause failure in the nation's critical infrastructure, or steal intellectual property, financial resources, and identities. Other attacks are intended to extort, blackmail, or probe for vulnerabilities in preparation for a larger attack. Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks may target entire industries, as demonstrated by recent attacks against U.S. financial institutions. In milliseconds, DDoS cyber attacks--with loads measured in hundreds of gigabits per second--can overwhelm the bandwidth of Internet-based services of even large enterprises. When DDoS attacks overwhelm the defenses of a target, they can degrade quality of service, cause localized outages, or mask other attacks. Attacks more sophisticated than DDoS also have been observed. These attacks modify their behavior in near real time in response to the defenses they encounter. Furthermore, attacks of types not yet known may have been executed, or may be ready to be launched at a future time. The Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense, because of both their capabilities and their missions, are at the forefront of understanding, assessing, and countering this growing threat."
National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community
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Lexington Institute [website]
From the "mission" section of the website: "In 1775 a handful of citizen-soldiers stood on Lexington Common and defied the military might of the most powerful empire on earth. […] It is the goal of the Lexington Institute to inform, educate, and shape the public debate of national priorities in those areas that are of surpassing importance to the future success of democracy, such as national security, education reform, tax reform, immigration and federal policy concerning science and technology. By promoting America's ability to project power around the globe we not only defend the homeland of democracy, but also sustain the international stability in which other free-market democracies can thrive. The Lexington Institute believes in limiting the role of the federal government to those functions explicitly stated or implicitly defined by the Constitution. The Institute therefore actively opposes the unnecessary intrusion of the federal government into the commerce and culture of the nation, and strives to find nongovernmental, market-based solutions to public-policy challenges. We believe a dynamic private sector is the greatest engine for social progress and economic prosperity."
Lexington Institute
