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Homeland Security S&T Summit (SE Region)
Topic: A survey of law enforcement/homeland security preparedness in the southeastern United States
Title: Law Enforcement/Homeland Security Regional Technology Assessment
Speaker: Lee Reese, principal investigator, Police Chief (retired)
Joseph Fitzgerald, associate investigator
Saliant Incorporated
Date: April 7, 2009
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Topic: A survey of law enforcement/homeland security preparedness in the southeastern United States
Application to first Responders:
• Participants learned from the process (28 page survey; short surveys and interviews); learned from principal investigator and published report’s recommendations and best practices (final report >125 pages)
Application to Preparedness:
• a tool to examine preparedness (or lack of) for law enforcement agencies in the southeast; to improve collaborative efforts
Application to the Southeast:
• Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi were studied
Homeland Security S&T Summit (SE Region)
Selected Results
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From a law enforcement standpoint, to what extent do you believe your readiness to prevent, protect and prepare for terrorist acts and natural disasters have improved?
Selected Results
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What are the 5 most important homeland security capabilities or capacities for law enforcement for your agency or department and region? [by top three responses]
Selected Results
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Is your agency, or anyone that you know, integrated
or connected into a state or regional threat surveillance system
Selected Results
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Is there a need for a homeland security regional/state/multi-state training center?
Recommendations
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• Metrics need to be defined and independent assessment performed
• Make greater use of regional “hubs” to leverage regional resources and capabilities
• Consider establishment of a Southeastern Homeland Security Leadership Academy
• Take steps to strengthen homeland security commitment at the district level
• Improve awareness of and actions to improve regional law enforcement resiliency
Collaborative Opportunities
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•Regional HLS resources need to be developed; option of multi-state southeast regional HLS research, education, and training center should be explored•Intra- and interstate cooperation for HLS uneven; States and local departments need to revisit current authorities, agreements, and programs•Rural LE represents majority of departments in region, but lack time and resources for adequate HLS training•Concept of a HUB or lead department in the region needs further exploration•Resiliency of LE response function of training (including cross-training), contingency manpower, and regional support varies considerably within SE region
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Topic: A survey of law enforcement/homeland security preparedness in the southeastern United States
Summary: Law enforcement has obtained training and equipment through grants; however, improvement is needed in many areas
Take-Aways:
• Training was felt to be the most important HS capability
• Most cities are an island unto themselves; interoperable communications within a region are undeveloped
• Need common standards to measure progress
• use of regional “hubs” allows for use of regional resources
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