Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism, Security, and Communication Radiological emergency planning is used to mitigate the effects of events such as a release at a nuclear power plant, the detonation of an improvised nuclear device, or an explosion involving a radiological dispersal device (dirty bomb). While these types of emergencies are rare, they have the potential for devastating and widespread harm. Minimizing the likelihood of harm...

As a first responder, International Medical Corps (IMC) delivers emergency medical and related services to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions. IMC also trains people in their communities, providing them with the skills they need to recover, chart their own path to self-reliance and become effective first responders themselves. The organization is battling COVID-19 in...

During a crisis, effective communications can be the difference between confidence or doubt, security or discord, and ultimately, success or failure.With the continued focus on COVID-19, demonstrations, and the upcoming severe weather season, government teams need a repeatable playbook that can account for multiple crises at one time.Join Granicus to gain a better understanding of:Managing a multi-crisis mindset through a step-by-step communic...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Each year, the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Annual Training Symposium provides a forum for learning, networking, communication, discussion, and information exchange for criminal justice agencies in Florida. Join us at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida on July 14-16, 2020 for the CJIS Annual Traini...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Date: 7/15/2020 For more than 20 years The Annual Technology Expo in Parkersburg, WV has been the forum for technology vendors to interact with federal, state and local government personnel in this region where the Bureau of Fiscal Services is located. Although headquartered in Wash DC the majority of Bureau of the Fiscal Service person...

The OpTac International, Inc. SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program, hosted by the Lafayette Police Dept., will be held June 25-26, 2020, in Lafayette, Indiana. The program is based on the book, “SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die” written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes his prize-winning Harvard University research on the complexities of critical incident management. Law enforcement administrators, ex...

Local and state officials are seasoned professionals in crisis response. Yet, the array of hazards they face are ever-evolving: look no further than the current pandemic. Not to mention, local and state officials still have to contend with the possibility of simultaneously responding to severe weather events and cyberattacks. How are state and local officials taking precautions, boosting preparedness, and promoting recovery? This Town Hall wil...

The OpTac International, Inc. Tactical Command Program, hosted by the Lafayette Police Dept., will be held June 23-25, 2020, in Lafayette, Indiana. The programprovides attendees with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to prepare for and enhance their command of Special Weapons and Tactics teams. Classroom presentations and tabletop exercises provide a detailed understanding of raid planning and execution, command post operations, leg...

First responders become accustomed to acute trauma, causing physical, mental and emotional exhaustion of the body and mind. In response to the high intensity of their jobs and the accumulation of traumatic stress injuries, drug and alcohol use can become a means of coping, leaving first responders at risk for developing substance abuse disorders along with mental health issues like stress disorders, depression and anxiety. During this webinar,...

During the onslaught of uncertainty that COVID-19 introduced to our way of life, entire countries were being forced to move through the stages of a crisis response. The initial shock of a pandemic led to reactive emergency communications, which led to a steep increase in the use of social media as our communities looked for information and support. At last, we find ourselves adapting to a new normal and moving towards a recovery phase. What ca...