Is designed to the template of the National Incident Management System - National Response Plan
(NRP)
Shoulder height for console viewing - 35-inches
Staffing for a 24X7 post - at least 4.2 FTEs
Reason for creation of NIMS - *To ensure consistent doctrinal framework exists for all incidents at all
jurisdictional levels
* Integrates effective practices in preparedness and response
* Enables all responders to work together
* No matter cause, size or complexity of the disaster or terrorist event
Standardized procedures, equipment certification standards, interoperable communications, training
and personnel qualification - Some benefits of the National Incident Management System
Preliminary and Follow-Up - Two phases of an investigation
Proceed to the scene as quickly as possible - One of the most important considerations during a
preliminary investigation
Provides the framework for federal interaction with state, local, tribal governments, NGOs and the
private sector in the context of disaster preparedness, response and recovery activities - NRP
, It distinguishes between incidents of national significance and the majority of incidents that are handled
by responsible jurisdictions. - The National Response Plan (NRP)
Non-Criminal - A majority of security investigations are non-criminal
Applicant/promotional background checks, audits, spot checks and various employee issues -
Nonincident-Driven Investigative Activity
1) A federal department has requested assistance from hoemland security
2) Local authorities are overwhelmed, federal assistance has been requested
3) More than one federal department has become substantially involved in the incident
4) The secretary of homeland security has been directed to assume responsibility for the incident by the
president. - Four criteria for defining incidents of national significance
Threats or incidents related to high-profile, large-scale events that present high-probability targets such
as national special security events (NSSEs) - An example of an incident of national significance.
managed care organizations - A reason for the recent spread of nonhospital care facilities into the
community
newspapers,city and regional magazines, local trade and business publications, state bureau's of
national wire services, local radio and TV stations, local cable, public broadcasting, and PIOs on military
bases. - FEMA's core media list
By virtue of their service, ____________ can serve as the first line of surveillance for emerging health
ans safety problems. - Security Staff
Bulletproof glass - Misnomer. Bullet resistant glass is proper name
polycaronate material placed between regular glass - Process called lamination
Bullet resistance is determined by - thickness of glass
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