This training will describe how a comprehensive threat assessment program can help to prevent mass shootings, school shootings, workplace violence, and other forms of targeted violence that impact communities across the United States. Included is an overview of Secret Service methodologies for preventing assassinations, and a description of how this approach can be adapted to prevent other forms of targeted violence. All content is based on th...

Make your plans now to join us for Dam Safety 2018, September 9-13 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA. Registration is now open! You can register online through the ASDSO Portal or by downloading the Registration Form.

This three-day course uses time-honored strategies to teach attendees how to set cost-based and defendable rates. Utilities are faced with escalating costs of operational and infrastructure improvements, expanding regulatory and environmental forces from government and public interest groups and public demand for clean and affordable water. Evaluate financial policies and rate impactsDevelop defendable policies that are fair, equitable and ob...

Presenting solutions for balancing the benefits of conservation with the costs, managing water resources, sustainable utilities and infrastructure, urban planning and design, energy efficiency, water conservation, stormwater and reuse.

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environement, preparing for and training employees to cope with workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's incident response planning. A Unique Training Opportunity The University of Washington adn the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are hosting a one-day S...