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The Presidential Role in Disaster Planning and Response

Publication Date: 2007
Link:
The Presidential Role in Disaster Plannin…
Abstract:
White paper on preparedness for campus presidents.
Tag(s):
communications, crisis response, critical incident response, emergency management, leadership
Author(s):
Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)

Campus Safety at Oregon Post-Secondary Education Institutions: A Report from the Oregon Campus Safety Work Group

Publication Date: 2016
File: Campus_Safety_at_Oregon_IHEs.pdf
Abstract:
Following the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in 2015, the Oregon Campus Safety Work Group (OCSWG) was formed to identify resource needs and potential state policies that enable a coordinated strategy across the higher education system for public and private institutions; as well as analyze promising practices and protocols that can be shared across all post-secondary education… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, active threat, campus violence, critical incident response, emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, prevention, public safety, strategies, violence prevention
Author(s):
Oregon Campus Safety Work Group

What To Do: Bomb Threats

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What To Do: Bomb Threats
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Bomb threats or suspicious items should always be taken seriously. How quickly and safely you react to a bomb threat could save lives, including your own. What should you do? The guidance and resources on this webpage outline in-depth procedures for either bomb threats or suspicious items and will help you prepare and react appropriately during these events. Resources include a DHS bomb threat… (read more)
Tag(s):
active threat, CBRNE - Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives, critical incident response
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

ICAT: Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics

Publication Date: 2016
File: ICAT-_Integrating_Communications,_Assessment,_and_Tactics.pdf
Abstract:
"ICAT: Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics is PERF's new report in the Critical Issues in Policing Series. This report builds on PERF's work over the last two years on re-engineering policies and training on use of force. ICAT represents a new way of thinking about how police officers can be taught to effectively and safely defuse critical incidents by bringing together… (read more)
Tag(s):
critical incident response, law enforcement, officer safety, strategies, use of force
Author(s):
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

Preparing for After: How to help victims of mass violence

Publication Date: 2014
File: Preparing_for_After_-_Voices_of_September_11th.pdf
Abstract:
In 2014, VOICES completed Preparing for After, a resource kit that documents best practices in preparing for, responding to and recovering from acts of mass violence. The purpose of this eBook is to introduce a long-term recovery perspective into emergency response planning. This publication serves to: underscore the importance of pre-planning to both the short- and long-term outcomes;… (read more)
Tag(s):
advocacy, best practices, crisis intervention and response, critical incident response, emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, trauma informed, trauma-informed
Author(s):
VOICES of September 11th

A Study of Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Between 2000 and 2013

Publication Date: 2014
File: Active_Shooter_Incidents_Between_2000_and_2013.pdf
Abstract:
In 2014, the FBI initiated a study of active shooter incidents with the goal to provide federal, state, and local law enforcement with data so they can better understand how to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from these incidents. As a result, the FBI identified 160 active shooter incidents that occurred in the U.S. between 2000 and 2013. The FBI has since published… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, critical incident response, law enforcement, targeted violence
Author(s):
Katherine W. Schweit, J. Pete Blair, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Digital Imaging for Safe Schools: A Public Safety Response to Critical Incidents

Publication Date: 2005
File: Digital_Imaging_for_Safe_Schools.pdf
Abstract:
This resource guide presents step-by-step instructions on creating three-dimensional images on CD of school properties for use during critical incidents.
Tag(s):
critical incident response, policy and plan development, public safety
Author(s):
Office of Justice Programs (OJP), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

Campus CERT Starter Guide

Publication Date: 2015
File: Campus_CERT_Starter_Guide.pdf
Abstract:
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a nationally supported, locally implemented program that teaches people how to be better prepared for hazards that may impact their communities and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. During disasters, CERT volunteer teams perform basic… (read more)
Tag(s):
critical incident response, emergency management and homeland security, program development
Author(s):
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)