In this Viewpoints segment, Assistant Chief Mark Stainbrook of the San Diego Harbor Police addresses diaspora development in conjunction with community-led policing endeavors. In an […]
Community-led Policing; a Vital Link to the Diaspora More
This thesis recommends that every community be prepared with a three-pronged approach to dealing with disasters. By examining the reliability of technology in instances of
High-Tech, Low-Tech, No-Tech: Communications Strategies During Blackouts More
The U.S. government has recently contended that communities cannot be “prepared” without first ensuring the safety of responders and their families. This thesis uses a
The Future of Responder Family Preparedness: The New Normal More
In this Viewpoints segment, Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses FEMA’s vision to unify American communities. The strategies are designed to give unrepresented parties a “literal
FEMA’s Efforts to Create a “Whole Community” More
The policing profession has evolved since the formalization of police forces in the late 1820s. Much of the change revolves around the community taking an
Does Community Trust in the Police Affect Homeland Security? More
This presentation by Bernard K. Melekian was made at the 2013 Center for Homeland Defense and Security APEX Continuing Education Workshop held February 20-21, 2013
Future Trends in Public Safety More
This thesis examines the relationship between religious apocalyptic beliefs and disaster preparedness motivations in the United States. Four focus groups were convened with members of
The Perfect Storm: The Religious Apocalyptic Imagination and Personal Disaster Preparedness More
In this video interview, Deputy Inspector Amin Kosseim discusses the outreach programs sponsored by the Community Affairs Bureau, New York Police Department (NYPD). The interview
Bridging the gap between the police and the community at N.Y.P.D. More
Although the United States has made great strides in improving its capacity to respond to and mitigate large scale incidents resulting from acts of nature
Community Preparedness: Creating a Model for Change More
Sydney Hoffman, Director of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives for the Alabama Governor’s Office discusses her role in organizing community leaders using the combination of volunteerism,
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in Homeland Security in the State of Alabama More
