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  • Reports
  • 1. PDF Document MIPT Terrorism Annual 2006. 2006.
  • The Terrorism Annual contains articles from some of the world's foremost terrorism experts, such as Peter Chalk, Brian A. Jackson, Rollie Lal, William Rosenau, and Farhana Ali. Topics include: change and continuity in terrorist tactics over the last 25 years; profiles of female suicide bombers; maritime terrorism in the contemporary era; and the role of subversion in terrorism. The volume also features a statistical annex breaking down essential terrorism statistics for 2005, as well as other charts throughout the chapters.
    Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 1+ Mb.

    See Also - Al Qaeda : MIPT Bulletins : Terrorist Events and Activities

  • 2. PDF Document Project Responder: Technology Opportunities for Implementing the National Incident Management System. October 2005.
  • "The DHS Science and Technology Directorate continues to evaluate how the changing environment affects the needs of emergency responders. Thus, DHS tasked Project Responder to examine the implications of these policies and issues toward responder needs, as well as technology opportunities for emergency response to catastrophes. This report describes emergency responder needs and potential opportunities for implementing the NIMS. In response, Project Responder has spent the last year exploring the needs of emergency responders and managers in preparing for, and managing, large and complex incidents in the context of the NIMS. The purpose was to gain insight into where the DHS can best help state and local emergency services implement the NIMS, and deal with incidents of national significance through the Department's investments in technology."
    Source: Hicks and Associates, Inc. (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 2.2+ Mb.

    See Also - Equipment

  • 3. PDF Document Project Responder: National Technology Plan for Emergency Response to Catastrophic Terrorism. April 2004.
  • Sponsored by MIPT, this report is a technology roadmap for federal planners to fill gaps in emergency responder capability against CBRNE terrorism.
    Source: Hicks and Associates, Inc. (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 2.1+ Mb.

    See Also - Equipment

  • 4. PDF Document MIPT Quarterly Bulletin - Summer 2004. 2004.
  • This quarterly Terrorism Update contains two articles: The Global War on Terrorism and Its Effects on Al Qaeda's Organizational Structure and Leadership by Heather S. Gregg and Thinking About Local Law Enforcement in Light of 9/11 by Barbara Raymond and Laura Hickman.
    Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Al Qaeda : MIPT Bulletins : Miscellaneous Resources

  • 5. PDF Document MIPT Terrorism Annual 2002. 2004.
  • This yearbook is designed to further the vital link among policymakers, emergency responders, public officials, scholars, and the public. The collection of articles contained herein offers thoughtful perspectives of subject-matter experts who draw heavily on a powerful database of terrorist acts worldwide. Their contemporary analysis and insights probe cross-cutting issues and describe the terrorist threat environment. This volume also features graphical summaries and statistics on terrorist incidents and trends, and lastly contains the reprints of previous editions of quarterly bulletins on various counterterrorism subjects.
    Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 1.4+ Mb.

    See Also - Al Qaeda : MIPT Bulletins : Miscellaneous Resources : Terrorist Events and Activities

  • 6. PDF Document When Terrorism Hits Home: How Prepared Are State and Local Law Enforcement? 2004.
  • "In 1995, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the RAND Corporation conducted a study to assess how prepared state and local law enforcement agencies were for domestic terrorism. In 2002, RAND conducted a follow-up study to assess state and local law enforcement agencies' current preparedness for terrorism in general. The survey was undertaken just prior to the formation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Thus, it provides an important benchmark for assessing future investments in preparedness. This report presents the results of the 2002 survey for state and local law enforcement agencies conducted one year after the 9/11 attacks and just prior to the formation of DHS." A paperback copy can also be ordered.
    Source: RAND (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: MG-104.

    See Also - Emergency Management

  • 7. PDF Document Project Responder - Interim Report: Emergency Responders' Needs, Goals, and Priorities. March 2003.
  • Sponsored by MIPT, "This interim report will provide Federal planners – especially those involved with the new Department of Homeland Security – with state and local responders' views of their operational needs, shortfalls, and priorities. It is intended this document will help planners formulate strategic choices and frame guidance for technology initiatives and planning to meet the needs of responders." This report was replaced by Project Responder: National Technology Plan for Emergency Response to Catastrophic Terrorism [PDF - 2.1+ Mb.].
    Source: Hicks and Associates, Inc. (All by Source | Source Website)/MIPT (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Equipment

  • 8. Oklahoma City - Seven Years Later: Lessons for Other Communities. 2002.
  • Intended for a very broad audience, this brief pamphlet examines the lessons learned from the Oklahoma City bombing and offers advice for schools, clergy, first responders, city officials, volunteer organizations and others.
    Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Building Security : Emergency Management : Lessons Learned : Oklahoma City Bombing : Schools and Terrorism : Security for Business and Private Citizens

  • Links
  • 9. Courses and Training Events.
  • This resource, compiled by MIPT, is a database of various courses and training events offered by different institutions across the United States.
    Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - MIPT Databases : Training

  • 10. Lessons Learned Information Sharing.
  • The Lessons Learned Information Sharing system is an MIPT- and ODP-sponsored national knowledge base of lessons learned and best practices serving the emergency responder community. Users of the system must be authorized members, however, membership is free. An application can be found on the LLIS website.
    Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website)/Office for Domestic Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Information Sharing and Analysis : MIPT Databases

  • 11. Responder Knowledge Base.
  • An MIPT-sponsored national knowledge base of equipment-related information (products, standards, certifications, etc.) for the emergency responder community. This effort is also referred to as Project Responder.
    Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Equipment : MIPT Databases

  • Reports
  • 12. PDF Document Homeland Security Report No. 191. November 2008.
  • Geared toward keeping industry and law enforcement professionals informed of homeland security issues, the November 2008 issue discusses the take-down of the Mongols Motorcycle Gang; free resources for IT security; DNI awards first intelligence community medal for valor; and indicators of ricin poisoning; among other topics.
    Source: Homeland Security Group (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Homeland Security : Information Security/Technology

  • 13. PDF Document Homeland Security Report No. 192. November 2008.
  • Geared toward keeping industry and law enforcement professionals informed of homeland security issues, the December 2008 issue discusses protecting the information of law enforcement personnel; piracy and the rules of engagement; and thoughts on the Mumbai attacks.
    Source: Homeland Security Group (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Homeland Security

  • 14. PDF Document Homeland Security Report No. 190. October 2008.
  • Geared toward keeping industry and law enforcement professionals informed of homeland security issues, the October 2008 issue discusses maritime casualties and homeland security; the Coast Guard as an essential key to meeting the challenges and threats to U.S. maritime security; and indicators of a possible radiological incident; among other topics.
    Source: Homeland Security Group (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Homeland Security

  • 15. PDF Document Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers. September 2008.
  • "This document identifies the baseline capabilities for fusion centers and the operational standards necessary to achieve each of the capabilities. It is an addendum to the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative's (Global) Fusion Center Guidelines, which provide guidance to ensure that fusion centers are established and operated consistently across the country. Using the Fusion Center Guidelines, as well as identified best practices, federal, state, and local officials identified the capabilities and standards necessary for a fusion center to be considered capable of performing basic functions."
    Source: Department of Justice, United States (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 4.6+ Mb.

    See Also - Emergency Management : Homeland Security : Training

  • 16. PDF Document Homeland Security 3.0: Building a National Enterprise to Keep America Free, Safe, and Prosperous. September 2008.
  • "In 2004, a task force chaired by homeland security experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and The Heritage Foundation (and consisting of representatives from academia, research centers, the private sector, and congressional staffs) presented its conclusions in 'DHS 2.0: Rethinking the Department of Homeland Security.' Their report evaluated the capacity of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fulfill its mandate as set out in the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Their evaluation was based on four criteria: management, roles and missions, authorities, and resources. It offered more than 40 major recommendations and made the case for a significant reorganization of the DHS to improve this instrument's effectiveness and efficiency for preventing and responding to terrorist threats. Many of these proposals in the report were subsequently adopted by Congress and the Secretary of Homeland Security. Four years later, this follow-up report concludes that, while many still find the department a work in progress, the most pressing needs for enhancing the protection of the country from transnational terrorist threats do not lie in further major reorganization of the DHS or revisiting its roles and missions. Rather Congress and the Administration should shift their focus to strengthening the effectiveness of the national homeland security enterprise as a whole. The terrorist threat is nimble and dynamic. It exploits the seams of our society, operating in the gaps between bureaucratic notions of foreign and domestic, state and federal, civil and military. To counter this threat, we must build a national homeland security enterprise that is as agile and seamless as those who seek to harm us. The objective of this report is to highlight the most critical tasks for building such an enterprise. To be more agile, our bureaucracy must foster better decision making in Congress and in the interagency process, support the development of a new generation of professionals, and facilitate information sharing throughout all elements of the enterprise. Furthermore, to close the gaps where terrorists hide, we must empower individuals and communities and extend international cooperation throughout our homeland security activities. Each section of this report consists of findings and recommendations agreed upon by the task force. Major recommendations in the report include: empowering a national culture of preparedness by focusing on building more self-reliant communities and individuals; shifting to a strategy that is focused on building and sustaining a resilient national infrastructure; expanding international cooperation throughout homeland security programs; developing a framework for domestic intelligence; and establishing national programs to improve professional development at all levels of governance on security and public safety."
    Source: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (All by Source | Source Website)/Heritage Foundation (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: SR-23.

    See Also - Critical Infrastructure Protection : Homeland Security : Intelligence and Intelligence Sharing : Security for Business and Private Citizens : What You Can Do/Neighborhood Terrorism Prevention

  • 17. PDF Document Homeland Security Report No. 189. September 2008.
  • Geared toward keeping industry and law enforcement professionals informed of homeland security issues, the September 2008 issue discusses indicators of suspicious financial activity and recognizing the signs and signals of crime and danger; among other topics.
    Source: Homeland Security Group (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Homeland Security

  • 18. PDF Document Combat Deployment and the Returning Police Officer. August 2008.
  • "This report, Combat Deployment and the Returning Police Officer, reviews the issues concerning the reintegration of police officers who have been deployed in combat zones. Included are discussions of the psychological effects of combat deployment and methods used by police agencies to support a successful transition back to work. The report reviews strategies being used by four police departments to assist returning officers and their families, and offers recommendations for further study."
    Source: Department of Justice, United States (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Mental Health

  • 19. PDF Document Homeland Security Report No. 188. August 2008.
  • Geared toward keeping industry and law enforcement professionals informed of homeland security issues, the August 2008 issue discusses terrorist document indicators and the limitations on first responders' ability to detect and model hazardous releases in urban areas, among other topics.
    Source: Homeland Security Group (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Homeland Security

  • 20. PDF Document Homeland Security Report No. 187. July 2008.
  • Geared toward keeping industry and law enforcement professionals informed of homeland security issues, the July 2008 issue discusses training; observations of DHS's preparedness for catastrophic disasters; and supply chain security; among others.
    Source: Homeland Security Group (All by Source | Source Website).

    See Also - Homeland Security