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FY2004 Initial Strategy Implementation Plan (ISIP)
"The Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) is streamlining the application, distribution, and reporting of grant funding to states and territories for the FY 2004 grant programs. To increase efficiency and decrease the application burden placed on states, the following programs have been consolidated into two application kits for FY2004: The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), which includes the State Homeland Security, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention, and Citizen Corps Programs; and the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), which includes funding for both urban areas and mass transit systems. In addition to consolidating the application process, ODP is also taking measured steps to streamline and clarify its grant reporting process."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2004-01-13
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Establishing a State Homeland Security Information Sharing Network
"In recognition of the extensive and diverse experience states have in developing and implementing homeland security initiatives, ODP [Office for Domestic Preparedness] proposes the establishment of a State Homeland Security Information Sharing Network. The goal of this program is to connect states with well-developed programs tackling complex terrorism prevention, response, and recovery issues with states seeking additional guidance in specific program areas. Participation in the State Homeland Security Information Sharing Network is purely voluntary. ODP hopes that the network will facilitate additional communication and coordination among states, many of which face similar challenges in addressing homeland security issues. The network will provide a formal means of information exchange among states which may not yet have had the opportunity or available resources to share ideas."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2004-01-13
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Guidance for Developing the Evaluation Plan for the State Homeland Security Strategy and Urban Area Security Strategy
"The evaluation plan included in the state and urban area homeland security strategies should outline the process by which the state will review and analyze progress made toward identified goals and objectives. The review and analysis (R&A) process should compile key management information, track trends that emerge as the strategy is implemented, ensure that implementation is proceeding as it should, and make mid-course adjustments to the strategy as necessary. The evaluation plan is a critical element of the strategy and is tied to its ultimate approval by the Department of Homeland Security. Grantees need to demonstrate that important issues associated with evaluating progress have been contemplated thoroughly and that a plan is in place to make sure that implementation of strategic goals and objectives is tracked from the beginning. Consequently, the evaluation plan should provide details about the membership of key evaluation working groups, the frequency of working group meetings, their use of evaluation tools, and the development of corrective action plans."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2004-01-13
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State Homeland Security Strategy Deadline Extension
"ODP [Office for Domestic Preparedness] has received additional feedback during recent weeks from participants in the State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy (SHSAS) program about the Online Data Collection Tool (DCT). ODP has been working diligently to address these issues and to improve the tool's reliability and performance. We are aware that ongoing problems with the DCT have made meeting deadlines challenging. We sincerely appreciate the patience and dedication that users have shown in attempting to complete the SHSAS processes in accordance with the tight schedule set forth in program guidelines. Guidance provided in the SHSAS Program State Handbook required that all state strategies were to be completed and submitted to ODP no later than December 31, 2003."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2004-01-02
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Urban Area Security Initiative: Implementing the Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP)
"Your city is one of fifty-one urban areas in the United States that has been designated an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) site by the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP). As a UASI site, funding is provided to enhance preparedness and improve the response to the terrorist threat of a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) attack. Your site may use part or all of its funding to improve interoperable communications, which is supported by ODP's Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP). ICTAP is funded by ODP to provide free support to cities and States that have received UASI grants. This bulletin provides guidance and suggestions to help your UASI site answer questions regarding planning, the roles and responsibilities of the UASI site, the extent of technical assistance that ODP can provide under ICTAP, and policy operational, and technical decisions that need to he considered"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Planning an Incident Command Center: The Value of Cross-Agency Comparisons, An Example of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg (Nc) Police Department
This paper shares the lessons learned and the steps taken by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as it designed and constructed a new Incident Command Center (ICC).
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Shores, Lisa
2004-01
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Understanding Health Hazards: A Primer for Police Executives on Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Threats
"'Understanding Health Hazards: A Primer for Police Executives on Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Threats' is then an attempt to give an overview to police chiefs and sheriffs of the real risks from agents likely to be used in a bioterrorist attack reduce excessive anxiety. It is hoped that it will help those whose personnel are likely to be first responders deal with the uncertainties associated with that event."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Dan, Bruce B., 1946-2011
2004-01
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Introduction to Incident Management In the Era of Terrorism
This paper is presented with the intent of providing the law enforcement executive with an introduction to the development of an Incident Command System (ICS).
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Bartosh, Douglas L.
2004-01
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Awareness Level WMD Training: Radiological Materials and Nuclear Weapons
"This module provides individuals with the basic concepts of radiation. The module addresses and defines ionizing radiation, shielding materials for each type of radiation, effects of radiation on people, and the types of terrorist radiological/nuclear weapons."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Awareness Level WMD Training: Biological Agents
"This module provides individuals with an understanding of biological agents. The module addresses the types of biological agents, general signs and symptoms to recognize exposure, and the physical characteristics of biological agents."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Awareness Level WMD Training: Chemical Agents
"This module provides students with an understanding of chemical agents and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC) used as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). [...] At the conclusion of this module, individuals will describe selected chemical agents and TIC terms, definitions, characteristics, and recognize the physiological signs and symptoms of exposure."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Awareness Level WMD Training: Prevention and Deterrence
"This module provides individuals with definitions of terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Terrorist threat indicators, including suspicious persons and vehicles, along with potential terrorist targets are discussed. Also discussed is the concept RAIN: (R) Recognize, (A) Avoid, (I) Isolate, and (N) Notify."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Awareness Level WMD Training: Explosive Devices
"This module provides individuals with the knowledge needed to recognize potential hazards and explosive devices, to include basic device type and design, device construction methods, and the components of improvised explosive devices. Additionally, the effects of explosive devices and when to initiate evacuation are discussed. The module also examines safety during explosive incidents and demonstrates how one might become a target for the terrorist's secondary device."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Expanded Use of FY 2003 SHSGP II and FY 2003 UASI II Funds
"The Fiscal Year 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Part II and the Fiscal Year 2003 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program II allow a specified amount of program funds to be used for increased security measures at critical infrastructure sites during periods of federally activated heightened alerts. Examples of allowable costs include public safety overtime, contract security, and National Guard deployments. The Secretary has authorized funding from these programs to be utilized during the latest elevation of the national threat level, which began on December 21, 2003. Guidance for the use of such funds can be found in the FY 03 SHSGP II and the FY 03 UASI II grant solicitation kits. Further guidance was provided in ODP [Office for Domestic Preparedness] Information Bulletin No. 84, dated October 1, 2003. Additionally, funding for overtime and backfill costs associated with staffing of Emergency Operations Centers (EOC's) during this latest heightened threat level is authorized. This last provision does not apply to previous elevated threat levels."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2003-12-23
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Availability of Financial Management Training Seminars
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) is notifying grantees of the availability of financial management training seminars sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) in concert with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Office of the Comptroller (OC). These regional seminars are designed specifically for personnel responsible for the financial administration of formula and/or discretionary grants administered by OJP bureaus and offices, including ODP."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2003-12-22
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Vulnerability Methodology Assessment Report
"In July 2002, the President approved the 'National Strategy for Homeland Security,' establishing a road map for the national effort to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism in the United States. The 'National Strategy' recognizes the vital role of state and local public safety agencies in providing for the security of our homeland. In February 2003, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, Public Law 108-7 that provides state and local governments with the vital funding they require to participate in the national effort to combat terrorism. In April 2003, the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003, provided additional funds to expand and continue these efforts. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) reflects the intent of Congress and the Administration to enhance and quantify the preparedness of the nation to combat terrorism. Whereas most states and municipalities have strengthened their overall capability to respond to acts of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) weapons, there continues to be room for improvement in meeting our national priorities of preventing and responding to terrorist attacks."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2003-12-16
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Further Clarification on the State Homeland Security Strategy and FY 2004 Homeland Security Grant Reporting Requirements
"Release of the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) FY 2004 Homeland Security Grant funding is based on the submission of a State Homeland Security Strategy. The strategy should consider the use of all federal, state, urban area, local and private resources that are available to the state. It should contain broadbased goals of intent that address areas of overall preparedness and response enhancement to Weapons of Mass Destruction(WMD) terrorism events within each state. The state should have at least one goal that addresses each of the following areas: Prevention, Response, and Recovery. For each goal, the state should establish at least one objective, which should focus on the efforts needed to increase capabilities within the Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training and Exercise program areas. When these objectives are accomplished, they should provide the important steps necessary to achieve the mission, vision, and goals of the strategy."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2003-12-02
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Fiscal Year 2005 Homeland Security Grant Program: Program Guidelines and Application Kit
"The FY05 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) will continue to provide funding for planning, equipment, training, exercises, and program management and administration for emergency prevention, preparedness, and response personnel in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, while expanding the scope and reach of the program. States and territories will now have the opportunity to utilize their recently completed homeland security strategies to more effectively address the gaps between needs and existing capabilities. Changes and additions to the allowable uses of funds reflect input received by DHS from state and local officials and a continued commitment to better serve our nation's emergency prevention, preparedness, and response agencies."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Analysis Report: Responder Assessment and Validation of User Equipment (RAVUE): Non-Motorized Extrication Devices
"The intent of the CDP RAVUE program is to provide user feedback and evaluation of equipment based on using equipment in scenarios that replicate the conditions that will be experienced in incident response. The objective of the first CDP RAVUE equipment evaluation was to produce assessment information on non-motorized extrication equipment using standardized Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) scenarios. In preparing to conduct the Non-Motorized Extrication Devices assessment, a project management plan was developed, coordinated, and approved. The purpose of the assessment plan was to outline actions and activities necessary to accomplish user evaluations of this equipment in standardized WMD scenarios. Assessment evaluation criteria were recommended by an expert responder focus group which met on April 7, 2004. Following equipment procurement, the assessment was conducted on 23-25 June 2004, at the CDP main complex."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Assessment Plan: Responder Assessment and Validation of User Equipment (RAVUE): Non-Motorized Extrication Devices
"The purpose of this plan is to outline actions and activities necessary to accomplish the user assessment of non-motorized extrication equipment. Non-motorized extrication devices are devices that would be used without motorized assistance in a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) event by emergency responders to transport victims from a contaminated environment to a decontamination point in a controlled access area. Non-motorized extrication equipment will be the type of equipment used in the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) assessment and validation process of the RAVUE program. The scenarios developed for this plan will be based upon standardized WMD vignettes. A project schedule for this assessment has been developed indicating that the assessment will begin on June 23, 2004 and completed on June 25, 2004, contingent upon the rapid procurement of equipment to be evaluated."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Assessment Report: Responder Assessment and Validation of User Equipment (RAVUE): Non-Motorized Extrication Devices
"The Responder Assessment and Validation of User Equipment (RAVUE) is executed by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in support of the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program under the supervision of the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP). RAVUE and SAVER are nationally focused programs designed to provide both immediate and long term contributions to Federal, State, and Local Responders by providing 'user focused' information on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response capabilities. Long term goals include assisting equipment and decision support developers in refining or improving Homeland Security capabilities, based upon Responder feedback on currently fielded WMD protection equipment and procedures. The Evaluators involved in this assessment presented essential feedback on the equipment tested. The success of this assessment can be attributed to their dedication to improving Homeland Security capabilities. Their competence in this assessment will help to ensure a more efficient response should an event involving weapons of mass destruction present itself in the future."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Focus Group Evaluation Criteria Recommendations: Responder Assessment and Validation of User Equipment (RAVUE): Non-Motorized Extrication Devices
"In evaluating responder feedback from the thousands of students trained by the CDP, four areas for initial investigation were identified for comparative field assessment at the CDP. Following the crawl, walk, run philosophy, the CDP has decided to begin the RAVUE assessment process with a straight forward equipment assessment that would allow the evolving assessment process to be implemented while still providing useful responder information on equipment effectiveness in a WMD environment. This response community feedback led ODP to approve and fund the assessment of non-motorized extrication devices."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Awareness Level WMD Training: Glossary
This document is a glossary of various terms related to weapons of mass destruction contained within the Center for Domestic Preparedness 'Awareness Level WMD Training.'
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Awareness Level WMD Training: Course Summary
The this document provides a course summary for students of the 'Awareness Level WMD Training' for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Center for Domestic Preparedness.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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2004 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP)
The FY 2004 LETPP seeks to provide law enforcement communities with enhanced
capabilities for detecting, deterring, disrupting, and preventing acts of terrorism. The FY 2004 LETPP will provide law enforcement communities with funds for the following activities: 1) information sharing to preempt terrorist attacks; 2) target hardening to reduce vulnerability of selected high value targets; 3) threat recognition to recognize the potential or development of a threat; 4) intervention activities to interdict terrorists before they can execute a threat; 5) interoperable communications; and 6) management and administration.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2004
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Fiscal Year 2004 Homeland Security Grant Application
"Through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP), state and local emergency prevention, preparedness, and response personnel will receive over $2 billion in formula grant funding for our nation's homeland security in Fiscal Year 2004. In an effort to streamline funding to the states and territories, the Department of Homeland Security is consolidating the administration of three programs within ODP. While continuing to direct the State Homeland Security Program (formerly the State Homeland Security Grant Program), ODP will also now administer the Citizen Corps and the new Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Programs. All three programs have been integrated into one solicitation to better facilitate the organization and coordination of preparedness funding. State and local allocations of grant funds must be guided by the State Homeland Security Assessments and Strategies due to DHS-ODP by December 31, 2003, and, where appropriate, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) strategies. UASI strategies are due to DHS-ODP by November 30, 2003."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2003-11-05
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Additional Guidance on Allowable Management and Administration Funds
"The Office for Domestic Preparedness has recently reviewed requests from several State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) seeking additional clarification on allowable Management and Administrative (M&A) costs under the Fiscal Year 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) II. States may use no more than 3% of the overall grant award to pay for M&A activities associated with the implementation of the State assessment. This 3% administrative allowance does not relieve States of the SHSGP II requirement to pass through 80% of the total grant award to local units of government. The administrative allowance can be used at the State or local level, but the combined administrative allowance can not exceed 3% of the overall grant award."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2003-11-05
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Prevention Guidelines for Homeland Security
"On October 31, 2003 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) document entitled Prevention Guidelines for Homeland Security was made available on the ODP web site www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp. Prevention Guidelines for Homeland Security represents a set of general activities, objectives, and elements to be considered in the development of prevention plans. The Prevention Guidelines are structured around the Jurisdiction as the locus of activity and control as opposed to previous plans which focus on each discipline separately. This document will be a valuable tool for states and local jurisdictions in overcoming organizational stovepipes that can result from discipline-based prevention plans."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mencer, Constance Suzanne, 1947-
2003-11-04
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Critical Infrastructure Protection Funds
"The Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reviewed the list of categories eligible for funding with FY03 supplemental Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) funds. Based upon this review, ODP has determined that additional activities and expenses are allowable with these funds. In addition to original guidance provided in the FY03 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) - Part II and the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) - Part II application kits, the following categories of activities and expenses may now also be financed with CIP funds: 1) Equipment for CIP target hardening and Preventive Security Enhancements 2) Assessments of critical infrastructure sites (e.g., vulnerability assessments; security force requirements; CIP cost assessments) 3) Related critical infrastructure terrorism prevention activities 4) CIP Protective Security Exercises and Training 5) Development of Community Based Security Buffer Zone Plans."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mitchell, Andrew T.
2003-10-01
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Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP): Volume II: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement [October 2003]
This volume of the HSEEP provides a how-to guide for conducting performance-based evaluations of terrorism threat-based exercises and developing Improvement Plans (IPs) to enhance prevention, response, and recovery capabilities. The document also sets out expectations for DHS/ODP contractors providing direct support to State and local jurisdictions under the HSEEP and provides requirements for exercise support contractors funded with DHS/ODP grant funds. The goal of this manual is to help jurisdictions objectively assess their capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from a terrorist attack so that modifications or improvements can be made before having to react to a real incident. The report provides an overview of the evaluation methodology and how to apply it, an in depth discussion on evaluating discussion based exercises as well as operations based exercises, and concludes with a discussion of ways to improve preparedness.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
2003-10
