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FEMA Continuity Guidance Circular

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FEMA Continuity Guidance Circular
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This Continuity Guidance Circular serves as a resource for federal and non-federal entities to guide, update, and maintain organizational continuity planning efforts and appropriately integrate and synchronize continuity efforts.
Tag(s):
policy and plan development, business continuity
Author(s):
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

DRU Climate Resilience Roundtable White Paper

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File: DRU Climate Resilience Roundtable White Paper.pdf
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DRU Climate Resilience Roundtable White P…
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The objective of the climate resilience roundtable was to understand how IHEs can become more resilient to climate change – particularly the risk assessments, resilience planning, stakeholder collaboration, and community engagement necessary to make IHEs better able to handle hazards related to climate change.
Tag(s):
organizational resilience, risk assessment and management, policy and plan development, emergency management, climate resilience, hazard vulnerability assessment
Author(s):
Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU)

Action Guide for Emergency Management At Institutions of Higher Education

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Action Guide for Emergency Management At …
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"There are over 4,000 two-and four-year public and private institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States totaling over 15 million students and several million staff, faculty, and visitors (U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2006). Each of these institutions has a commitment to ensure the safety and general welfare… (read more)
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emergency management, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Shaken but not Stirred: A University's Resilience in the Face of Adversity. The 4th September 2010 Earthquake

Publication Date: 2011
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Shaken but not Stirred
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On 4 September 2010, people in Canterbury were shaken from their beds by a major earthquake. This report tells the story of the University of Canterbury (UC), its staff and its students, as they rose to the many challenges presented by the earthquake. This report however, is intended to do more than just acknowledge their hard work and determination; it also critically reflects on the things that… (read more)
Tag(s):
best practices, emergency management, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management, Earthquake
Author(s):
University of Canterbury

Stanford University Wildfire Smoke Plan

Publication Date: 2023
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Stanford University Wildfire Smoke Plan
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The plan lays out trigger thresholds and protective measures to take when experiencing a wildfire smoke episode.
Tag(s):
wildfire smoke, air quality index (AQI), natural disaster, environmental health and safety, policy and plan development, health
Author(s):
Stanford University

Defining and Improving Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks and Maturity Models in Institutions of Higher Education

Publication Date: 2022
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2022 DRU Roundtable White Paper
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Findings and recommendations from a roundtable hosted by the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network® and the University of Oregon Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments
Tag(s):
risk assessment and management, program development, policy and plan development, lessons learned, leadership, ICS and incident management, emergency management, data and research
Author(s):
Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU)

2022 DRU National Higher Education Program Survey Results

Publication Date: 2022
Link:
2022 DRU National Higher Education Progra…
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Results from the 2022 Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network members survey of institutions of higher education.
Tag(s):
risk assessment and management, program development, policy and plan development, lessons learned, leadership, ICS and incident management, emergency management, data and research
Author(s):
Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU)

2018 DRU Summit Findings

Publication Date: 2018
Link:
https://resilient.uoregon.edu/sites/defau…
Abstract:
2018 National DRU Network Summit: Findings from a roundtable discussion.
Tag(s):
leadership, emergency management, leadership, best practices, ICS and incident management, program development, lessons learned, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management
Author(s):
Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU)

Readiness & Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

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Readiness & Emergency Management for Scho…
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REMS supports schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education, with their community partners, in the development of high-quality emergency operations plans (EOPs) and comprehensive emergency management planning efforts. Established in October 2004 and administered by the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Office of Safe and Healthy Students (OSHS), the REMS TA Center provides a… (read more)
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emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, program development, training and technical assistance
Author(s):
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

Postvention: A Guide for Response to Suicide on College Campuses

Publication Date: 2014
File: Postvention_College_Campus_Response_Guide.pdf
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This resource is intended for use by colleges and universities that are affected by and/or want to be prepared for campus crises and campus deaths. Suicide postvention efforts address the need for predetermined strategies to effectively and sensitively respond to campus deaths after they occur and also contribute to improved prevention efforts. This resource defines specific areas of… (read more)
Tag(s):
crisis intervention and response, policy and plan development, postvention, strategies, suicide
Author(s):
Higher Education Mental Health Alliance (HEMHA)

Model Policy on Search and Rescue

Publication Date: 2015
File: Search_and_Rescue_Model_Policy.docx
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The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services' (VA DCJS) Search and Rescue Model Policy is intended to serve as a structured template to assist law enforcement agencies that wish to adopt a comprehensive Search and Rescue policy. The DCJS Search and Rescue Model Policy additionally serves as a resource that identifies current best practices to those agencies with existing policies. The… (read more)
Tag(s):
best practices, law enforcement, missing persons, policy and plan development
Author(s):
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (VA DCJS)

Model Policy on Missing Persons

Publication Date: 2015
File: Missing_Persons_Model_Policy.docx
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The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services' (VA DCJS) Missing Persons Model Policy is intended to serve as a structured template to assist law enforcement agencies that wish to adopt a comprehensive Missing Persons policy. The DCJS Missing Persons Model Policy additionally serves as a resource that identifies current best practices to those agencies with existing policies. DCJS model… (read more)
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best practices, law enforcement, missing persons, policy and plan development
Author(s):
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (VA DCJS)

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Toolkit

Publication Date: 2017
File: Mental_Health_and_Substance_Use_ToolKit.pdf
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In 2016, Women In Government seated the National Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders after hearing from members about the growing epidemic in their states. The group met over the course of the year to collaborate, develop state policy responses and fresh ideas, and create effective partnerships. The task force, which includes state legislators, mental health professionals and… (read more)
Tag(s):
alcohol and substance abuse, mental health, policy and plan development, strategies, suicide
Author(s):
Women In Government (WIG)

Hazing Prevention Toolkit for Campus Professionals

Publication Date: 2018
File: Hazing_Prevention_Toolkit.pdf
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Campus hazing can have far-reaching negative consequences for individual students and their families; student organizations, groups, and teams; and the broader campus community. Because hazing is a complex issue that reflects campus culture, there is no one size fits all solution. The purpose of this Hazing Prevention Toolkit for Campus Professionals is to describe components of a data-driven… (read more)
Tag(s):
hazing, policy and plan development, prevention, strategies
Author(s):
StopHazing, J.M. Payne, D. Kerschner, Clery Center for Security on Campus, A. Boyer

Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU)

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Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU)
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The Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) developed a nationwide network in partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers' Universities and College Caucus. The mission of the DRU Network is to facilitate open communication, discussion, and resource sharing between university/college emergency management practitioners charged with making our campuses more disaster resilient… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, leadership, policy and plan development, prevention, program development, strategies
Author(s):
Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU)

Cybersecurity for State and Local Law Enforcement: A Policy Roadmap to Enhance Capabilities

Publication Date: 2016
File: Cybersecurity_for_State_and_Local_LE_Policy_Roadmap.pdf
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This issue brief complements the NCAP guide, Cybersecurity Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement, by proposing a set of policy recommendations about how executive branch agencies, Congress, and state and local legislators can enhance the role and effectiveness of state and local law enforcement with respect to cybersecurity.
Tag(s):
cybersecurity, law enforcement, policy and plan development
Author(s):
National Consortium for Advanced Policing (NCAP)

Understanding How the REMS TA Center Supports Institutions of Higher Education

Publication Date: 2018
Link:
Understanding How the REMS TA Center Supp…
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Learn more about how the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMS TA Center) supports institutions of higher education (IHEs). In this webinar, Madeline Sullivan, contracting officer's representative for the REMS TA Center, and Janelle Hughes, director of communications for the REMS TA Center, provide an overview of the services, resources, and support… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, training and technical assistance
Author(s):
the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)

Guide to Social Media in Educational Environments

Publication Date: 2016
File: NCCPS_Guide_to_Social_Media.pdf
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The challenge for many is understanding what social media is and how it impacts safety in an educational setting. This guide intends to help those interested in the safety and security of a school district, college, or university with insight into the use and impact of social media. The guide provides information on social media and its uses in an educational setting, as well as the benefits and… (read more)
Tag(s):
crime prevention, data and research, law enforcement, policy and plan development, prevention, public safety, social media, strategies
Author(s):
Social Sentinel, Inc., the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)

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
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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

Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment

Publication Date: 2009
File: Addressing_Suicidal_Thoughts_and_Behaviors.pdf
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A Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) that provides a best-practice guideline for the treatment of substance abuse disorders. The recommendations contained in each TIP are grounded in an evidence base. Evidence includes scientific research findings and the opinion of the TIP consensus panel of experts.
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alcohol and substance abuse, policy and plan development, prevention, suicide, treatment
Author(s):
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

32 National Campus Safety Initiative (32 NCSI™)

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32 National Campus Safety Initiative
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32 National Campus Safety Initiative™ (32 NCSI™) is a program offered through a partnership between NASPA and the VTV Family Outreach Foundation that empowers college and university campus communities to make more informed decisions about campus safety. Developed by a team of leading experts, 32 NCSI is a robust self-assessment tool that colleges and universities can use to conduct an… (read more)

Tag(s):
alcohol and substance abuse, emergency management and homeland security, hazing, mental health, physical security, policy and plan development, public safety, sexual assault, threat assessment
Author(s):
the VTV Family Outreach Foundation, NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, NASPA

Preventing and Addressing Campus Sexual Misconduct: A Guide for University and College Presidents, Chancellors, and Senior Administrators

Publication Date: 2017
File: Sexual_Misconduct_Guide_for_College_Presidents.pdf
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The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault recommends that college and university leadership use this guide as a foundation to develop, or further hone, comprehensive responses to sexual misconduct at their institutions. This guide focuses, and expands upon, six primary elements that colleges and universities may want to consider as part of a comprehensive plan for… (read more)
Tag(s):
policy and plan development, prevention, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, strategies
Author(s):
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault

Establishing Prevention Programming: Strategic Planning for Campuses

Publication Date: 2014
File: Prevention_Planning_for_Campuses_-_Not_Alone.pdf
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This document outlines key points that campuses should consider in strategic planning for sexual violence prevention.
Tag(s):
policy and plan development, program development, sexual assault
Author(s):
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault

Checklist for Campus Sexual Misconduct Policies

Publication Date: 2014
File: Checklist_for_Campus_Sexual_Misconduct_Policies_-_Not_Alone.pdf
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This checklist for sexual misconduct policies highlights elements that are particularly important for institutions to consider when drafting sexual misconduct policies as part of their overall response to sexual misconduct. The Task Force recommends using this document as a guided checklist for developing effective sexual misconduct policies.
Tag(s):
policy and plan development, sexual misconduct
Author(s):
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault

Campus Prevention Network

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Campus Prevention Network
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EverFi launched the Campus Prevention Network to support colleges and universities in driving lasting, large-scale change on critical health, wellness, and safety issues facing students, faculty, and staff through prevention research and best practices, assessments and benchmarking, and population-level prevention programs. The Campus Prevention Network provides a platform for schools doing… (read more)
Tag(s):
policy and plan development, prevention, sexual assault, violence prevention
Author(s):
EverFi

National Consensus Policy on Use of Force

Publication Date: 2017
File: National_Consensus_Policy_on_Use_of_Force.pdf
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This National Consensus Policy on Use of Force is a collaborative effort among 11 law enforcement leadership and labor organizations in the United States (see back panel for list). The purpose of this policy is to provide law enforcement officers with guidelines for the use of less-lethal and deadly force. This document is intended to serve as a template for law enforcement agencies to compare… (read more)
Tag(s):
law enforcement, policy and plan development, public safety, use of force
Author(s):
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

Addressing Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in School and Higher Education Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)

Publication Date: 2016
Link:
Addressing Access and Functional Needs (A…
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Students or staff with access and functional needs (AFN) are those who need accommodations and modifications due to a temporary or permanent condition that limits their ability to take some actions in the event of an emergency. An access or a functional need may be due to physical, sensory, behavioral, mental health, intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disabilities; chronic conditions;… (read more)
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access and functional needs populations, emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development
Author(s):
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

REMS TA Center Community of Practice

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REMS TA Center Community of Practice
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The REMS TA Center Community of Practice is a collaborative of practitioners with the collective aim to enhance the ability of schools, school districts, institutions of higher education (IHEs), state education agencies, and their community partners to develop high-quality emergency operations plans and implement comprehensive emergency management planning efforts through the sharing of ideas,… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, strategies
Author(s):
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

EOP Interactive Tools

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EOP Interactive Tools
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These interactive tools are meant to support individuals and planning teams at schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education (IHEs) in assessing their knowledge of concepts fundamental to emergency management, and in creating and evaluating emergency operations plans (EOPs). Schools and IHEs can use these tools to create new plans as well as to revise or update existing plans… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management, threat assessment
Author(s):
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

Active Shooter/Hostile Event (ASHE) Guide

Publication Date: 2016
File: Active_Shooter_and_Hostile_Event_Guide.pdf
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The foundation of any Active Shooter/Hostile Event (ASHE) program is a comprehensive plan. A comprehensive ASHE plan provides a framework for developing and implementing specific procedures including training and exercising your capability, equipping your response elements, proactive engagement of your stakeholders, and evaluating your capabilities. A collaborative planning process involving… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, active threat, policy and plan development, prevention, strategies
Author(s):
InterAgency Board (IAB)

The Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide)

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The Guide to Community Preventive Service…
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The Community Guide is a website that houses the official collection of all Community Preventive Services Task Force findings and the systematic reviews on which they are based. The website provides resources to help you choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in your community.
Tag(s):
data and research, health, mental health, policy and plan development, prevention, strategies
Author(s):
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Sexual Violence on Campus: Strategies for Prevention

Publication Date: 2016
File: Sexual_Violence_on_Campus-_Strategies_for_Prevention.pdf
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The information in this document is intended to be a starting place for sexual violence practitioners and their campus partners to begin planning for and implementing sexual violence prevention strategies in a college or university setting. It is important for colleges and universities to move beyond compliance in order to create culture change. Implementing a robust prevention effort is… (read more)
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policy and plan development, prevention, program development, sexual assault, strategies, violence prevention
Author(s):
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence at American Community Colleges

Publication Date: 2016
File: Sexual_Violence_at_Community_Colleges_12.2016_Final.pdf
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"In April 2016, the National Center for Campus Public Safety partnered with the American Association for Women in Community Colleges to facilitate an emerging issues forum to identify the areas of critical need for community colleges regarding prevention and response to sexual violence, as well as to elicit recommendations to mitigate those challenges. The group included safety leaders from 14… (read more)
Tag(s):
policy and plan development, prevention, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, strategies, violence prevention
Author(s):
National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)

Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence at American Community Colleges

Publication Date: 2016
File: Sexual_Violence_at_Community_Colleges_12.2016_Final.pdf
Abstract:
"In April 2016, the National Center for Campus Public Safety partnered with the American Association for Women in Community Colleges to facilitate an emerging issues forum to identify the areas of critical need for community colleges regarding prevention and response to sexual violence, as well as to elicit recommendations to mitigate those challenges. The group included safety leaders from 14… (read more)
Tag(s):
policy and plan development, prevention, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, strategies, violence prevention
Author(s):
National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)

Adding International Incidents to Your Campus All-Hazard Emergency Response Plans

Publication Date: 2016
Link:
Adding International Incidents to Your Ca…
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In this webinar, Pascal Schuback, former Global Emergency Manager at the University of Washington and Director at Humanitarian Toolbox, presents essential elements needed to expand your campus all-hazard emergency response plan to include international incidents. Pascal provides information on study abroad programs (faculty-led and independent), academic research, athletics, and general… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, travel and study abroad
Author(s):
National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)

Business Continuity: Getting Your Ducks in a Row

Publication Date: 2017
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Business Continuity: Getting Your Ducks i…
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In this webinar, Krista M. Dillon, Director of Operations for Safety and Risk Services at the University of Oregon, focuses on the definition, benefits, and basics of continuity planning in higher education. These plans help minimize the negative effects of an emergency incident and expedite the restoration of functions on campus. The session also incorporates several examples of how the… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, lessons learned, policy and plan development
Author(s):
National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)

Planning for the Safety of Minors: Routine and Emergency Situations

Publication Date: 2016
Link:
Planning for the Safety of Minors: Routin…
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In this webinar, Ann H. Franke, president of Wise Results, LLC, brings attention to an issue that often goes unnoticed - minors on campus. Minors come to colleges and universities without parents, particularly during the summer, to attend camps and academic enrichment programs. Your institution probably runs year-round tutoring, both on and off campus, K-12 school partnerships, and lots more.… (read more)
Tag(s):
minors on campus, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management
Author(s):
National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)

Achieving Excellence: Model Standards for Serving Victims & Survivors of Crime

Publication Date: 2016
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Achieving Excellence: Model Standards for…
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This e-publication provides guidelines and suggestions to help victim service practitioners and program administrators improve the quality and consistency of their response to crime victims. The e-publication provides access to program standards, competency standards, and ethical standards; information on how to use the standards to improve crime victim/survivor services; and terms, definitions,… (read more)
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policy and plan development, program development, victim services
Author(s):
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)

Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education

Publication Date: 2010
File: Action_Guide_for_EM_at_IHE.pdf
Abstract:
This guide has been developed to give higher education institutions a useful resource in the field of emergency management. It is intended for community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, graduate schools, and research institutions associated with higher education entities, both public and private. The guide may be used in a variety of ways: as a starting point in researching the… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management, threat assessment
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Guiding Principles On Use of Force

Publication Date: 2016
File: Guiding_Principles_On_Use_of_Force.pdf
Abstract:
This report, the 30th in PERF's Critical Issues in Policing series, represents the culmination of 18 months of research, fieldwork, and national discussions on police use of force, especially in situations involving persons with mental illness and cases where subjects do not have firearms. The report presents guiding principles that are designed to provide officers with guidance and options, and… (read more)
Tag(s):
law enforcement, lessons learned, policy and plan development, program development, public safety, 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
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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

Planning and Managing Security For Major Special Events: Guidelines for Law Enforcement

Publication Date: 2007
File: COPS.Special.Events.Management.pdf
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The guidelines report provides a framework to assist local law enforcement in planning and managing security for events that attract large numbers of people. It includes examples of best practices employed by federal agencies with security responsibilities, as well as strategies that have been effective for local law enforcement and private security. The focus is on national and regional events,… (read more)
Tag(s):
event management, law enforcement, policy and plan development
Author(s):
Institute for Law and Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)

Essential Components of a Best Practice Model for Tailgating Events

Publication Date: 2010
File: Components_of_Best_Practice_Model_for_Tailgating.pdf
Abstract:
The Journal of Venue and Event Management is a peer-reviewed professional publication dedicated to the reporting and dissemination of knowledge gained from theoretical and applied research studies. In Volume 2, Issue 2 the article" Essential Components of a Best Practice Model for Tailgating Events" the authors use information gleaned from previous research to recommend components for developing… (read more)
Tag(s):
best practices, event management, policy and plan development, tailgating
Author(s):
University of South Carolina: Journal of Venue & Event Management

National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Publication Date: 2017
File: Best_Practices_for_Sexual_Assault_Kits.pdf
Abstract:
"The report describes a victim-centered response to sexual assault cases that positively impacts sexual assault response, the experiences of victims, and ultimately results in safer communities. An NIJ working group consisting of victims, victim advocates, sexual assault nurse and medical examiners, prosecutors, forensic scientists, and law enforcement officials, created the report in response… (read more)
Tag(s):
law enforcement, policy and plan development, prevention, sexual assault, strategies, victim services, victimization
Author(s):
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

National Criminal Intelligence Resource Center

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National Criminal Intelligence Resource C…
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"The National Criminal Intelligence Resource Center (NCIRC) provides criminal justice professionals with a multitude of resources that are primarily concerned with law enforcement intelligence operations and practices. The NCIRC maintains two resource websites:
  • A public site that provides criminal justice professionals with easy access to a multitude of resources that are primarily… (read more)
Tag(s):
crime prevention, criminal justice, intelligence and information sharing, law enforcement, policy and plan development
Author(s):
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Naloxone Toolkit

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Naloxone Toolkit
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The Bureau of Justice Assistance's Law Enforcement Naloxone Toolkit is a clearinghouse of resources to support law enforcement agencies in establishing a naloxone program. The Law Enforcement Naloxone Toolkit was developed at the urging of the Attorney General in response to the growing opioid overdose epidemic. In the toolkit, you will find answers to frequent questions about naloxone and sample… (read more)
Tag(s):
drug enforcement, law enforcement, policy and plan development
Author(s):
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Developing a Policy on the Use of Social Media in Intelligence and Investigative Activities: Guidance and Recommendations

Publication Date: 2013
File: Developing_a_Policy_on_the_Use_of_Social_Media.pdf
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This resource provides law enforcement and justice agencies with guidance and recommendations on issues to consider when developing a social media policy or updating other relevant policies, focusing on access, use, storage, and dissemination of information obtained from social media sites for investigative and criminal intelligence purposes. The document includes recommended elements of the… (read more)
Tag(s):
law enforcement, policy and plan development, social media
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Justice's Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Campus Security Guidelines: Recommended Operational Policies for Local and Campus Law Enforcement Agencies

Publication Date: 2009
File: Campus_Security_Guidelines.pdf
Abstract:
Based on surveys sent to every member city of the Major Cities Chiefs (MCC) and campus public safety departments, along with subsequent analysis of survey findings by representatives from local and campus law enforcement, this publication contains campus security guidelines in the areas of policies and agreements, prevention and preparedness, coordinated response and "after action."
Tag(s):
behavioral threat assessment, communications, media and public relations, policy and plan development, prevention, public safety, risk assessment and management
Author(s):
Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Practitioners' Thoughts on Promising Practices for Securing College and University Spectator Events from Criminal Extremist Attacks (FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY)

Publication Date: 2012
Abstract:
Spectator events at colleges and universities are symbolic of American life, and there is no event more iconic than college football games. The campus, the crowds, and the media are all elements that make campus events a target for a terrorist attack. In December 2011 a Campus Security Focus Group of experienced university police leaders convened to identify promising practices for providing… (read more)
Tag(s):
event management, law enforcement, policy and plan development, strategies
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Active Shooter Incidents

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Active Shooter Incidents
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The FBI provides operational, behaviorally-based threat assessment and threat management services to help detect and prevent acts of targeted violence, helping academic, mental health, business, community, law enforcement, and government entities recognize and disrupt potential active shooters who may be on a trajectory toward violence. This web page provides access to FBI and other resources as… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, policy and plan development, program development, terrorism and extremism, training and technical assistance
Author(s):
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)