Obviously this could have been a very high-impact incident. Take threats and warnings seriously.
Cell Phone Video Reveals Teen's Elaborate Plan to Blow Up School
http://news.yahoo.com/fla-teens-plan-blow-school-video-111417297--abc-news-topstories.html
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I-5 Bridge Collapse Again Provides Lessons in Public Information
Hurricane Planning for Small- and Mid-Sized AgenciesWell we are going to try this in April. Have already gotten alot of feedback. There is alot of interest in this topic. Let you know how it goes.
“Are You Prepared” Zombie 5k Run, Walk, Shuffle - Public Safety/Community Preparedness Day http://www.readyforsyth.org/
The “Are You Prepared” Zombie 5k Run, Walk, Shuffle is a fundraising 5k that raises funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. You can choose to be a “zombie” or a “survivor” to run, walk, shuffle or slouch for this fun family event. The event is designed as a fun and informative way to highlight an “all-hazards” approach to emergency preparedness. Save the date! More info to come!
The public is invited to come and visit and run, walk or shuffle as their favorite zombie (costumes encouraged, but not required) to check out emergency services displays, vehicles and informational booths. There will be family 5k run/walk, zombie walk/shuffle/slouch, displays, activities, safety and preparedness information and more.
Date: Saturday, April 27th, 2013
How do you prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Assemble a home emergency kit with all the supplies you need to survive on your own for a minimum of three days, make an emergency plan and practice it with your family so everyone knows what to do. And those are the same preparations you make to be ready for hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms, winter weather, floods, fires and any of the other disasters we can face in North Carolina. http://www.readyforsyth.org/
So, if you’re ready for zombies, you’re ready for anything! The event will feature a number of state and local emergency preparedness and first response agencies in addition to volunteer organizations that will provide information on how to be prepared for disasters and emergencies. When grocery shopping, think of our neighbors who are hungry and grab a few non-perishables to take to the race for the Second Harvest Food Bank! Save the date! More info to come!
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What Will You Learn?
How to prevent and respond to workplace violence, with an emphasis on identifying signs of future or imminent violence
Establishing effective workplace violence policies
Communicating with law enforcement
Latest advancements in surveillance technology
http://www.videosurveillance.com/safety-webinar-2012.asp
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BACKGROUND
On October 11, 2012, The U.S. Department of the Treasury with the assistance of the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations today is designated the Latin American gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) as a transnational criminal organization (TCO). MS-13 is being designated pursuant to Executive Order 13581, which targets significant TCOs and their supporters. E.O. 13581 is a key part of the National Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime.
KEY POINTS
h As a TCO MS-13 and its leadership in the U.S., El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico can now be subjected to economic sanctions.
h Subjects MS-13 and its associates to future criminal/financial investigations.
h Attempts to restrict money obtained from MS-13’s extortion, drug activity, and other criminal enterprises from reaching gang leaders in Central America.
h Blocks any assets those persons may have within U.S. jurisdiction.
h Any property or property interests in the U.S. or in the possession or control of U.S. persons in which these targets have an interest are blocked.
h U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with MS-13.
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Mass Shootings - Attacker Types and Threat Assessment
October 31, 2012 -- 12:00 Noon Eastern Time
EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, October 31, 2012, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). In follow up to a previous EMForum program, this session will focus on various types of attackers and threat assessment of advance warnings and indicators. Our guest will be August Vernon, instructor, author, and Operations Officer for the Forsyth County, NC Office of Emergency Management.
See the Background Page for links and participant Instructions. On the day of the program, use the Webinar Login link not more than 30 minutes before the scheduled time. The password is attend.
In partnership with Jacksonville State University, EIIP offers CEUs for attending EMForum.org Webinars. See http://www.emforum.org/CEUs.htm for details.
Is your organization interested in becoming an EIIP Partner? Click here to review our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles and access the Memorandum of Partnership.
This educational opportunity is provided by the Emergency Information Infrastructure Project (EIIP).
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EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, October 24, 2012, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). In follow up to a previous EMForum program, this session will focus on various types of attackers and threat assessment of advance warnings and indicators. Our guest will be August Vernon, instructor, author, and Operations Officer for the Forsyth County, NC Office of Emergency Management.
Please make plans to join us, and see the Background Page for links to related resources and participant Instructions. On the day of the program, use the Webinar Login link not more than 30 minutes before the scheduled time. The password is attend. As always, please feel free to extend this invitation to your colleagues.
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DESCRIPTION: Operations Security (OPSEC) is a five-step risk management tool used by security professionals and the military that public safety agencies could use to deny our adversaries the sensitive information they need to plan their crimes and attacks. This course is designed for public safety and special operations teams such as hazmat/WMD, bomb squads, tactical teams, arson and gang investigations, and the like, and teaches public safety personnel how to use OPSEC to protect you, your mission, and your family.
CONFIRMED DATES: Delivery #1 - December 10th-12th, 2012. Delivery #2 - December 11th - 13th, 2012. 0800 to 1700 hours.
LOCATION: HACC Wildwood Conference Center, Harrisburg, PA
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: SCTF stakeholders active in the local, county and regional homeland security and public safety community. Each course is limited to approximately 30 attendees.
REGISTRATION: All registrations should be sent to Greg Noll, SCTF Program Manager at ggnoll@sctfpa.org Any questions should be directed to Greg at 717/872-8542.
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North Lake College rethinks notification system after failing to warn students about ‘active shooter’ drill
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No cost first responder training programs (video and a PowerPoint presentation)
http://www.ffsupport.org/documents/Training_Catalog.pdf
Includes mass care, scene size-ups, bombs, mass shootings, meth labs, CISM, etc.
We produce our own first-responder-specific training programs on critical issues and distribute them free of charge to these professions nationwide. Our programs have been used by agencies at every level of government in the country. Many of our programs address advanced topics or topics that are not often covered. Others reinforce the basics, with the particular twists that our instructors impart.
Programs are developed and taught by academy-level instructors with significant experience in their fields. Our training programs are designed to be used by both individual service members and by agency trainers. Our training programs generally include a video and a PowerPoint presentation. We currently offer over 20 programs in four areas: core subjects, emerging issues, advanced topics and mental wellness.
http://www.ffsupport.org/documents/Training_Catalog.pdf
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Last year the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) hosted an Executive Session attended by police leadership with experience managing public safety for large events within their jurisdiction. While the published forum report……“Managing Major Events: Best Practices from the Field”……is a year old; this collection of first-person accounts of the handling of these events still makes for interesting reading. Municipal police chiefs and deputy chiefs discuss both good and bad decisions made during their response to events like hurricane Katrina, the Minneapolis bridge collapse, large high-profile sporting events, and several political and international events. Recommendations based on lessons learned include handling the media, the problem of mass arrests, use of live video feeds for decision support, responding to violent vs. non-violent protestors, and the use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). A copy of the forum report is available at http://policeforum.org/dotAsset/1491727.pdf
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