Articles Tagged with ''first responders''

Shortages of Masks, Test Kits, Ventilators as Cities Face Coronavirus Threat

March 27, 2020

As of today, Friday, March 27, the United States leads the world in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases. According to a running count by Johns Hopkins University, the number of people infected in the U.S. topped 92,932. That is ahead of 81,997 cases in China and 80,589 cases in Italy. A survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors revealed U.S. cities are facing a shortage of essential items such as face masks, test kits, personal protective equipment, ventilators and other items needed by health and safety personnel has reached crisis proportions in cities across the country.

DHS Initiating Crucial Research to Mitigate COVID-19

March 26, 2020

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is conducting ongoing research that will help scientists better understand the coronavirus that causes the disease known as COVID-19, and methods to prevent its spread.

Enterprise Security Must Prepare to Respond

An Effective Emergency Response Program is the Heart of Exceptional Service.

Dan Ashdown

Blake Peterson

March 18, 2020

As the COVID-19 virus has once again brought to the forefront, anticipating potential dangers is essential to meeting this challenge in an environment full of new and evolving risks.

NIST: Can Mobile Networks Connect First Responders in Remote Areas?

February 28, 2020

Researchers with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is mounting miniature mobile communications networks on pickup trucks and unmanned aerial systems to measure signal strength and coverage in mountain areas lacking wireless infrastructure.

Can Civilians Stop the Bleed?

The work to empower civilians to act as immediate first responders continues.

Maria Henriquez

February 7, 2020

Can civilians be trained to Stop the Bleed and effectively assist victims prior to the arrival of first responders?

How K-9 Programs are Force Multipliers

How do you know if a K-9 program is right for you, and how do you get started?

Maria Henriquez

January 6, 2020

What are the challenges that the team at the North Greenville University Office of Campus Security faced when implementing its K-9 program?

Legislation Introduced to Provide Affordable Housing for First Responders and Firefighters

December 16, 2019

U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) \introduced bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders.

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U.S. Senate Approves National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium

December 11, 2019

The U.S. Senate passed legislation to formally charter a National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC), which includes Norwich University.

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Fighting Natural Disasters With AI

Diane Ritchey

December 1, 2019

Recent California wildfires have challenged enterprise security professionals who are responsible for protecting and managing emergency evacuations. How can enterprise security professionals leverage their existing security hardware and software investments to better prepare for emergencies?

DHS Science & Technology Directorate Announces K-9 Research, Innovation Event

November 29, 2019

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that the Technology and Innovation Exchanges (TIES) event will be held on December 10, 2019, at the Center for Innovative Technology.

As the Americas prepare to host the world’s biggest football tournament in 2026, security, resilience, and travel risk leaders face a fast-moving threat environment that extends well beyond the stadiums. Learn the risks and readiness considerations that matter most.

Domestic violence remains a complex driver of workplace violence, creating high-risk scenarios that require coordination across departments without clear ownership. Learn how threat management teams can manage domestic violence referrals from the start.