The OpTac International Critical Incident Management Tabletop Exercise Program provides attendees with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to enhance their command of critical incidents and management of emergency response personnel. An emphasis is placed on using tabletop exercises based on real-life events to facilitate a detailed understanding of command post operations, legal and ethical decision-making, critical incident manageme...

What’s coming over the horizon? At the 2019 edition of Defense One’s annual look into the future, we will discuss global threats, industry trends, advanced technology, national-security policy, and 2020 politics through interviews with top leaders and conversations about bold ideas.

The Rutland Regional Full Scale Exercise seeks to bring airport officials, Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) representatives, and local first responders together to exercise actions taken following a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) at the Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT). This exercise will test emergency response plans to determine if current plans adequately address an MCI. It provides an opportunity to identify areas...

Marine South is co-sponsored by and held at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. Marine South commands from Camp Lejeune; Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point and Marine Corps Air Station, New River are among the attendees. Held since 1993, this annual exposition showcases the latest innovative displays, trailblazing computer simulations and state-of-the-art technology systems and equipment designed specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps. Regist...

Marine West, founded in 1992, is hosted and held at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, at the Pacific Views Event Center. Marine commands throughout Southern California send delegations to visit this annual exposition. Marine West showcases the latest technology and prototypes aimed at preparing today's Marines for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. Registration All uniformed Marines and military services may enter the exhib...

Join us at the Long Beach Convention Center for COPSWEST Training & Expo October 12 - 15, 2015. COPSWEST provides public safety officials of all ranks and agency sizes an opportunity to explore the newest technology, learn from industry leaders and network with current and future leaders from throughout California and beyond. All ranks from public safety agencies and government departments are encouraged to attend the four-day event featur...

The Safe & Connected Communities Forum will bring together 30-50 federal, state and local leaders from multiple disciplines and jurisdictions into one room for strategic discussions on new technologies and the related policies that impact public safety and emergency management organizations. The event will be a series of facilitated discussions that will be co-led by Emergency Management magazine and members of the audience who will help s...

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-9 (HSPD-9) established “a national policy to defend the agriculture and food system against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.” Under HSPD-9, the DHS Secretary, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, the Attorney General, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, has the responsibility to ensure that ...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program provides attendees with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to prepare for and enhance their command of Special Weapons and Tactics teams. Classroom presentations and tabletop exercises provide a detailed understanding of raid planning and execution, command post operations, legal and ethical decision-making, critical incident management, SWAT fitness, and tactical applications on emerg...

2014 AFCEA Homeland Security Conference "4th Generation DHS: Remaining Ever-Vigilant" Registration is open! The AFCEA Homeland Security Conference is the premier event in the National Capital area to learn about our nation’s most significant homeland security issues. The conference offers an opportunity for you to engage with key Government and Industry leaders on these critical matters. The Conference will address these current Homeland...