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By Mike Scott
The tragic earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated large portions of the northeastern coastline of Japan have renewed questions relating to the preparedness of U.S. West Coast states for a similar type of catastrophe.
(This article was originally published in Public Safety IT Nov/Dec 2011)
By Jennifer Gavigan
Through the creation of the first-ever,
wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE
network complemented by satellite coverage,
LightSquared offers the speed,
value and reliability of universal broadband
connectivity, wherever they are in
the United States.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Jul 2011)
The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP) emergency responders attending the Hazard Assessment and Response Management (HARM) course decontaminate response personnel after leaving a contaminated building during a training exercise.
(This article was originally published in Public Safety IT Jul/Aug 2010)
By Rehan Chawdry
Public safety constituents are using federal funds to plan and implement data sharing initiatives in order to have access to better information and improve the level of service they provide to their communities.
(This article was originally published in Public Safety IT Jul/Aug 2010)
By Stephenie Slahor
Disaster planning means setting policies and procedures, training to the standards, supervising and documenting everything. Everyone must know what to do, when to do it and how to do it.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Oct 2009)
By John Walker
Recent terrorism events, national disasters, the RapidCom Initiative, and the FEMA / Department of Justice TOPOFF national exercises have all highlighted the value of public safety communication interoperability, incident command protocols, resource management capabilities and multi-agency coordination in support of disaster management preparedness, response and recovery.
(This article was originally published in Public Safety IT May/Jun 2008)
Read the necessary elements of a continuity of operations plan, and make sure your agency is prepared for disasters.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2008)
By PSIT Staff
Learn more about the how the Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP) plans to help strengthen the U.S. against terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies.
(This article was originally published in Public Safety IT Nov/Dec 2006)
By Charles Hustmyre
The New Orleans Police Department recalls the horrors of Hurricane Katrina, including massive flooding, riots, and being stranded.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response Jul/Aug 2006)
By Kevin Gordon
NEC Corp. announced the development of an ultra-thin, flexible battery that can be recharged in just 30 seconds. The potential of such a battery for tactical units, special functions and even patrol officers is great. In an effort to make our schools more secure, the Virginia counties of Arlington and Fairfax have partnered with the IACP in a project funded by NIJ. Digital images of the schools, both exterior and interior, were taken to create a virtual school, which can be used during a critical incident.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Jul 2006)