Best Practices
Current trends and emerging issues
Thinking "Green" in Public Safety
What does thinking about and being “green” really mean to those of us in the police, fire and emergency management fields? We all have become more aware of our human impact upon the environment. The activities that we pursue every day, from the food we eat to the vehicles we drive, has an affect on where we live and work; some good, some bad. The National Association of Counties (NaCo) has taken on a leadership role on how government can react to the economic, environmental and the social aspects of thinking green. NaCo divides the definition of “Green Government” into seven different sections for our consideration. Read more... [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Cyber Terrorism
Clover Park Technical College and Edmonds Community College propose a national training and technical assistance program, responsive to first responders and industry in providing on-site and on-line training in emergency preparedness and response to cyber terrorism. Read more... [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Information Assurance and Computer Forensics degree.
Lake Washington Technical College, in collaboration with Washington State law enforcement personnel and private sector security professionals received funds to create and provide mobile computer forensic training for 250 Washington State law enforcement employees in 2005-06. Law enforcement high tech training requires customization that meets the demands of multiple learning environments as well as accommodating nontraditional schedules. Read a description of the degree or read about the program outcomes... [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Agricultural Threats
Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla Emergency Management and Walla Walla County EMS and Trauma Care Council have identified the rural Southeastern region of the State of Washington as an area vulnerable to the threats of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The proposed project focuses on the protection of the agricultural and related natural resources (i.e. water, energy) in the region. This includes the design and delivery of a comprehensive training system that enhances prevention, deterrence, response, and recovery from potential WMD incidents and their related effects. Read more... [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Hurricane Preparedness
Are You Prepared? FEMA has collected this great list of references for Hurricane Preparedness. Protect Your Family, Protect Your Property or Business and more. Read more about it on the following PDF. Read more... [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
