Reports

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Federal Efforts to Secure U.S.-Bound Air Cargo Are in the Early Stages and Could Be Strengthened

GAO recommends that DHS develop a risk-based inbound air cargo security strategy; develop a systematic process to improve interagency communication; and analyze air cargo security practices used by air cargo industry stakeholders and foreign governments.

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Interpol Bioterrorism Incident Pre-Planning and Response Guide

The bioterrorism threat: strengthening law enforcement. An incident and pre-planning and response guide for law enforcement.

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First Responders: Much Work Remains to Improve Communications Interoperability, Says Government Accountability Office (GAO)

GAO is making recommendations to DHS, which include: (a) assessing how states' grant requests support statewide communications plans; and (b) modifying its guidance on acquiring interoperable equipment.

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The World Trade Center (WTC) Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program: A Report From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

This is the only program that provides free health monitoring and focused treatment for workers and volunteers who took part in the rescue, recovery, cleanup, and restoration activities at the WTC site in New York City.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Nuclear Nonproliferation: Focusing on the Highest Priority Raddiological Sources Could Improve DOE's Efforts to Secure Sources in Foreign Countries

GAO is making several recommendations to DOE to better prioritize sites to be selected for security upgrades and strengthen program management practices, including developing a long-term sustainability plan to protect DOE's investment in security upgrades

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U.S. Department of Transportation: Using Highways During Evacuation Operations for Events with Advance Notice, Routes to Effective Evacuation Planning Primer Series

This primer is intended as a tool to aid local and State planners in maximizing the use of the highway network in the development and execution of evacuation plans for their communities, States or regions.

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FBI, Agricultural, Chemical, and Petroleum Industry Terrorism Handbook

This handbook will provide the reader with the applicable federal laws and the threat that exists from those individuals and groups who would use the agriculture, chemical, or petroleum industries to kill, maim, or destroy our citizens, and communities.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Maritime Security: Public Safety Consequences of a Terrorist Attack on a Tanker Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Need Clarification

Concerns have been raised about whether LNG tankers could become terrorist targets, causing the LNG cargo to spill and catch on fire, and potentially explode.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Passenger Rail Security: Federal Strategy and Enhanced Coordination Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts

As was previously recommended, the Transportation Security Administration should complete risk assessments, develop rail security standards, and consider implementing practices used by foreign rail operators.

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Response to a Ricin Incident: Guidelines for Federal, State, and Local Public Health and Medical Officials

The purpose of this document is to provide a template for a public health and medical response to a ricin incident and some of the recovery aspects that such an incident might warrant.

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