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Ethical Public Administration in Emergency Management
In the United States, there has been a drastic change in the political and legal environment of emergency management since the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina. The perspective of…
Is Public Health Ready? Incentivizing Planning and Preparedness for Emerging Threats
As globalization brings new medical challenges to the United States, planning and preparedness must take on a higher priority in the public health field. While public health is facing reduced…
The Role of Local Government in Emergency Management
Local government has an innate responsibility to ensure the safety of their community in emergency situations. They are expected to adequately prepare and immediately respond. In order to provide impactful…
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Life you Save is Closer than you Think
In 2011, Shannon died in her living room one spring evening while watching TV. Shannon is a tall, elegant, slightly shy 33-year-old. I interviewed her recently for a local February…
An Abundance of Caution? Campus Administrators Making Emergency Decisions
The recent threats received in December 2015 by officials at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and in New York City resulted in two diametrically opposed responses. These are…
Winning Hearts and Minds: Reconciling Public Opinion and Public Safety
The nexus between public safety and socio-cultural respect and liberty resides in the ability of the public safety sector to articulate their mission and values and explain their actions with…
Emergency Management Platforms: Using Data to Save Lives
Emergency response is an industry where doctrine is written in blood. Practitioners know the current system is outdated but they also know the results to expect. The aftermath of their…
Michigan’s Municipal Takeover Law
Michigan has one of the most aggressive policies for responding to local fiscal crises. In 2011, Michigan passed what is commonly called “PA 4” into law, giving the state’s emergency…
The Outsiders
With the caucus / primary season entering full swing, candidates on both sides are fighting to show their differences. There is one title that candidates are striving to attain: the…
Collaborating for Social Sustainability
Mayor Roy D. Buol of Dubuque, Iowa has been a champion for sustainability. Over the past 10 years, he and fellow council members have continued this focus, working with residents…
Combating Cyber Terrorism: The New War on Terror
Computer security has been a prominent issue within the United States over the past decade. With international and domestic adversaries attempting to destroy our virtual blueprint, it is inevitable that…