Reports

Countering Terrorism and Insurgency in the 21st Century: International Perspectives, Volumes 1-3

"What do we know about effectively countering terrorism?"; "What are the characteristics of successful or unsuccessful counterterrorism campaigns?"; "What do we need to learn in order to better handle this threat?" Answers to these questions & more.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Releases Its Annual Report on Internet Crime

"This report illustrates that sophisticated computer-fraud schemes continue to flourish as financial data migrates to the Internet." FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Shawn Henry.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Influenza Pandemic: Sustaining Focus on the Nation's Planning and Preparedness Efforts

GAO has conducted a body of work over the past several years to help the nation better prepare for, respond to & recover from a possible influenza pandemic. GAO found that leadership roles & responsibilities need to be clarified, tested, and coordinated.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Freedom of Information Act: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Has Taken Steps to Enhance Its Program, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness

GAO says that DHS could increase efficiency through the implementation of internal monitoring and oversight, component-specific training, online status-checking services, the electronic dissemination of records, and electronic redaction.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: National Cybersecurity Strategy - Key Improvements Are Needed to Strengthen the Nation's Posture

This report discusses the recommendations made by GAO that address the shortfalls related to key aspects of national cybersecurity strategy and its implementation.

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Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC's (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) Emergency-Response Capabilities

The key findings in this report summarize FY 2007 Terrorism Preparedness & Emergency Response (TPER)-funded public-health preparedness accomplishments and priorities as CDC continues to move forward toward its preparedness goal.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration) and DOD Need to More Effectively Manage the Stockpile Life Extension Program

GAO was asked to assess the extent to which NNSA and the Department of Defense (DOD) have effectively managed the refurbishment of two other weapons - the B61 bomb and the W76 warhead. This report summarizes the findings of GAO's classified report.

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Disaster Recovery: Past Experiences Offer Recovery Lessons for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Future Disasters

This report from the GAO summarizes the lessons learned from past disasters & how they provide a potentially valuable source of information for all levels of government seeking to meet the many challenges involved in recovering from a major disaster.

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U.S. Department of Education Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Learning

This Action Guide for Emergency Management at Higher Education Institutions has been developed to give higher education institutions a useful resource in the field of emergency management.

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U.S. Fire Administration and National Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Issue an Updated Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

The revised Health and Wellness Guide provides updated information on health and wellness issues, trends, and programs focused on the needs of the volunteer fire services.

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