Many regions in the world will be in persistent conflict for generations and the adaptive IED challenge will remain a potential threat across the full range of Alliance operations. We must contain the spread of IEDs as a global weapon of choice by making them too costly to produce and too risky to employ by Attacking the Network that emplace IEDs, and by training our forces on effective CIED operations. As the war in Afghanistan winds down U.S...

This intense program prepares law enforcement snipers for emergency response operations and surveillance details that require observation and concealment techniques. From basic to advanced techniques, this course will benefit officers without sniper experience, as well as veteran snipers. A strong emphasis is placed on sniper operational tactics, marksmanship skills, urban sniping, fieldcraft/stalking skills, data book entries, and observation...

The 2013 Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference is being held at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace from October 13th to the 17th. Sponsored by the City of Baltimore in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Infrastructure Protection and other Federal agencies and organizations, this national conference continues to bring the highest quality training and education to all involved in emergency management a...

WEBINAR PROCEEDING AS SCHEDULED Storm water regulations are evolving - have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your c...

Save your spot – register today! www.emergencymgmt.com/bostonemsummit/2013/register This year’s Boston EM Summit offers the unique opportunity to learn about the bombing from the perspectives of Boston’s first responder agencies. The Summit brings together Police, Fire, and Emergency Management officials to give participants a full scope of the events surrounding the tragic bombing and to allow others to learn from the City...

Register today to be a part of the first ever Atlanta EM summit! www.emergencymgmt.com/atlantaemsummit/2013/register This summit is a major opportunity to network with top area leaders and industry experts in one location! Home to many major company headquarters, such as Home Depot and UPS, Atlanta is a prime location for facilitating public-private partnerships. Efforts to revitalize the city make city planning—from public safety, utili...

For the public, getting clear, accurate information during a disaster can be as difficult as getting Bigfoot to hold still for a high res photo. Unfortunately, the local government entities can contribute to the problem with conflicting information, slow response times and lack of communication with other agencies. The result is that our credibility is damaged and they tune out. The answer? Collaboration, both internal and external. Join NAGC...

The North Carolina Gang Investigators Association (NCGIA) is scheduled to host our 12th annual Gangs Across the Carolinas conference and the Gang Free North Carolina (GFNC) conference August 13th – 15th, 2013 at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons in Greensboro, North Carolina. Please feel free to visit our website at www.ncgangcops.org The NCGIA conference is open to local, state and federal law enforcement officials who have been t...

OpTac International presents its Harvard University award winning research on SWAT and Critical Incident Management to prepare and enhance the skills of law enforcement personnel responsible for the management of these extreme events. Law enforcement administrators, executive officers, incident and tactical commanders, and SWAT team personnel will benefit from an improved understanding of critical incident management, and its associated legal...

Five Traits of Authentic Drama-Free Leaders Presented by Marlene Chism, Author of Stop Workplace Drama Are you ready to eliminate the negativity and neutralize the time wasters at work? Are you literally sick and tired of the revolving door of complainers? Have you run out of options to get everyone to work together? Do you find yourself leaving work exhausted, overwhelmed and frustrated? Drama in the workplace drains your energy, impacts your...