2015 Conference Program - National Homeland Security Association

Program Version: 6.8.15
2015 National Homeland Security Conference
June 9-11th, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
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Rocky Vaz, President
Greg Mammana, VP– Programming
Sharyn Zlotnick, VP—Partnerships
Dawn Fritz, Secretary
Kathy Crandall, Treasurer
Garry Lisiewski, Board
Jonathan Schultz, Board
Branch Strickland, Board
Jeffrey Dean, Board
Dear Friends:
Welcome to the 2015 National Homeland Security Conference. The National
Homeland Security Association Inc. (NHSA) hosts this conference each year
and we are thrilled to partner with the City of San Antonio to bring you our
9th annual conference.
This premier event brings together over a thousand dedicated Homeland
Security and Emergency Management professionals from across the county.
We continue to expand our partnership with premier agencies and
institutions that provide you the latest information and training in your
respective fields. We have included tracks that bring you firsthand
experiences on the most recent significant events that you have seen around
the world. This conference is an opportunity for us to exchange best
practices and build upon ideas learnt from each other.
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the NHSA board of directors
for their tireless work and endless hours spent in planning this conference.
Our thanks to the City of San Antonio for the resources that were made
available and hosting this conference.
On behalf of the NHSA board, we hope you have a wonderful and productive
week.
Sincerely,
Rocky Vaz
President, Board of Directors
National Homeland Security Association Inc.
National Homeland Security Association
P.O. Box 2226 | Columbus, OH 43216| www.nationaluasi.com
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WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO!
Few destinations provide a sense of place like San Antonio. Here, the
bell towers of Spanish colonial missions have greeted mornings for
almost 300 years. Mexican, European, and Western cultures blend into
a unique personality, and in the heart of it all, you’ll find a downtown
core with a river running through it. San Antonio’s River Walk, Spanish
colonial architecture, and parks and plazas make it one of America’s
most picturesque cities. As one of the fastest growing cities in the
nation, San Antonio offers modernity in the middle of a historic city
with diverse artistry, ethnic cuisine, and exquisite culture. San Antonio
is a city on the rise for the new face of America. It is a diverse,
progressive and globally competitive city with a solid vision for national
and international economic development.
We hope you enjoy and experience all this exciting City has to offer!
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Col. Robert E. Williams Leadership Award
Samantha Phillips
Director, Emergency Management, City of
Philadelphia
The Colonel Robert E. Williams Leadership Award, named after one of the founders of NHSA, is awarded
annually to a person who has shown exemplary leadership skills in the day-to-day management of homeland
security operations or during a particularly crucial event. The award will be given to someone who
consistently goes above and beyond in their duties and their dedication to their responsibilities.
The 2015 Colonel Robert E. Williams Leadership will be awarded to Samantha Phillips, Director of Emergency
Management of the City of Philadelphia.
Samantha Phillips is the Director of Emergency Management for the City of Philadelphia. Phillips joined OEM
in 2007 as a planner. She quickly moved through the ranks and has served as a Program Manager, Deputy
Director for Planning, and then as the agency’s Deputy Director. Upon her appointment in June 2012, Phillips
reorganized OEM to improve capacity, refocused the agency’s attention on strategic planning, and
concentrates on the operational integrity and implementation of citywide planning efforts.
Phillips was integral in the City’s response to several citywide emergencies, many of which received
Presidential Disaster Declarations, including Superstorm Sandy (2012), Hurricane Irene (2011), and Tropical
Storm Lee (2011), major snow storms, and record flooding events. She is also responsible for public safety
coordination and planning for major special events.
In addition to her position at OEM, Phillips is the Chair of FEMA Region III Regional Advisory Council, serves as
a Board Member of Big Cities Emergency Management, Inc. (BCEM), and represents BCEM on the Emergency
Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Advisory Board. In July 2014, Phillips was appointed to represent
the emergency management discipline on FEMA’s National Advisory Council. She will hold this position until
July 2017.
Prior to joining OEM, Phillips worked with George Washington University’s Office of Public Safety and
Emergency Management. She also served as a member of the National Preparedness and Response Corps
with the Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross. Phillips has a Bachelor of Science from
American University, a Master of Public Health from George Washington University, and a Master in Security
Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security. Phillips was a
participant in the inaugural Leading for Change Fellowship; a partnership between Drexel University and the
City of Philadelphia.
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Conference Map – Street Level
Morning Keynotes & Lunch------Ballroom B
Registration-----------Walkway/Exhibit Hall B
Vendor Hall--------------------------Exhibit Hall B
Conference Map – Concourse Level (2nd Floor)
Prevent-------------------------------------------204B
Mitigate-----------------------------------------204A
Protect-------------------------------------------203B
Response---------------------------------------203A
Recovery----------------------------------------202B
Grants--------------------------------------------202A
NCTC-----------------------------------------------201
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Conference Map – Lower/River Level
San Antonio City Social-----------------Grotto
Coalition Meeting---------------------------007D
POC Meeting---------------------------------007C
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Tuesday June 9th
0730– 0800
Vendor Breakfast
Ballroom B
0800 – 0830
Opening Ceremony
Ballroom B
0830 - 0845
Welcome - San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor
Ballroom B
0845 - 0915
Keynote - Lt. General Perry Wiggins, US Army North
Ballroom B
0915 - 0930
Break
0930- 1100
Keynotes – Chief W. Nim Kidd, Texas Division of Emergency Management
Edward J. Gabriel, Deputy Asst. Secretary, U.S. HHS
Ballroom B
1100 - 1200
Rope and Shoot
Ballroom B
1200- 1300
Lunch
Ballroom B
1300 - 1330
Break
1330 - 1430
1430- 1445
1445- 1545
Session 1
Prevent - Post-Event Crisis Reentry Planning and Preparedness
Protect - Alabama SAF-T-Net: Using Tech to Alert/Prepare/Commn./Mitigate
Mitigate - The Great 'Tank' Debate: Safety vs. Militarization of Armored Police
Response - Medical, Health and Social Issues Arising From a Cat. Bio Incident
Recovery – DAFN Settlements Post-Disaster in LA and NYC
Grants - THIRA and the SPR
NCTC - What NCTC has to offer State and Local Partners
Vendor – Willdan Homeland Solutions / Haystax Technology
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
007B / 007A
Break
Session 2
Prevent - HSIN Delivering Mission Success: Operations Strong Safety
Protect - Chicago Police Department Crime Prediction Project
Mitigate - Building a Private-Sector Program at the State Level
Response - Improving Coordination Btw. Incident Command and the EOC
Recovery – CERT Mutual Aid Program: Response to Recovery
Grants - Highlights from the New Supercircular
NCTC - State and Local Response to Complex Terrorist Attacks
Vendor – Willdan Homeland Solutions / Haystax Technology
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
007B / 007A
1545- 1600
Break
1600 - 1700
Session 3
Prevent - Supply Chain Operational Solutions and Lessons Learned
Protect - DHS/I&A's Big Data Solutions
Mitigate - Passenger Rail Incident Reponses Team / Chicago Public Private TF
Response - Emergency Management Following an IND detonation
Recovery – Preparing Limited English (LEP) Communities for Emergencies
Grants - Lessons Learned from DHS Office of Inspector General Audits
NCTC - Inspire 12 VBIED Device
Vendor / POC – Willdan Homeland Solutions / Haystax Technology / POC Mtg
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
7B/7A/7C
1700 -1730
Break & MMRS National Meeting
Ballroom B
1730- 1900
Vendor Social
MMRS National Meeting
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Exhibit Hall B
Ballroom B
Wednesday June 10th
0800 – 0830
Vendor Breakfast
Exhibit Hall B
0830 - 0845
Welcome
Ballroom B
0845– 0945
Keynotes - Pierre-Edouard Colliex, Police Attaché, Embassy of France
Richard Kopel, Director of Homeland Counterterrorism Division
Ballroom B
0945- 1000
Break
1000– 1100
Town Hall - Harold Hurtt, ICE State and Local Director
Tony Robinson, FEMA Region 6 Administrator
1100 -1200
Vendor Break
1200- 1300
Lunch
1300 - 1330
Break
1330 - 1430
1430- 1445
1445- 1545
1545- 1600
1600 - 1700
Session 4
Prevent - Preventing Attacks on Utilities
Protect - Cyber Security
Mitigate - Planning Your Neighborhood Community Full Scale Exercise
Response - Unified Response to Active Shooter Incidents
Recovery – Recovery Planning Tools and Engaging the Private Sector
Grants - SAA Town Hall
NCTC - The Emerging Threat of a Complex Attack
Ballroom B
Ballroom B
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
Break
Session 5
Prevent - Developing Prevention and Protection Program Impl. Urban Plans
Protect - Creating a Culture of Collaboration
Mitigate - Countering Violent Extremism
Response - Family Reunification Center: Do You Know Your Involvement?
Recovery –Recovery Planning for Disproportionally Impacted Populationss
Grants - What Does the Future of Homeland Security Funding Look Like?
NCTC - Violent Extremists’ Targeting Law Enforcement
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
Break
Session 6
Prevent - FirstNet Town Hall
Protect – TBD – please visit the official App for the latest schedule
Mitigate - Deepwater Horizon: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Response - Ebola in the USA: One Community's Response
Recovery – Ensuring Health Situational Awareness and Temporary Reassign.
Grants - FY15 Port and Transit Security Grant Programs
NCTC – Directorate of Terrorist Identities and Terrorist Screening Center Brief
1700 -1800
Break
1800 - 2100
San Antonio Host Social
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
The Grotto
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Thursday June 11th
0800 – 0830
Vendor Breakfast
Exhibit Hall B
0830 - 0845
Welcome
Ballroom B
0845– 0915
Keynotes - Rocky Vaz, Director Emergency Management, City of Dallas
Sana Syed, Public Information Officer, City of Dallas
Ballroom B
0915- 0930
Break
0930– 1100
Town Hall - Tim Manning, FEMA Deputy Administrator
Brian Kamoie, FEMA Assistant Administrator
Donald 'Doc' Lumpkins, FEMA Director for the NIC
1100- 1200
Break
1200 - 1300
Lunch
1300 -1330
Break
1330 - 1430
1430 - 1445
1445- 1545
1545 - 1600
Session 7
Prevent – Strengthen Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing
Protect - Engaging Local Law Enforcement to Support an All-Threats Mission
Mitigate - NORAD and USNORTHCOM Best Practices - Disaster Mitigation
Response - Marine Operations, Port Resiliency and Tiered Response
Recovery – Exploring the Art and Science of Sheltering and Stockpiling
Grants - The FY15 Homeland Security Grant Program: What's New
NCTC - Violent Extremists’ Targeting Law Enforcement
Ballroom B
Ballroom B
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
Break
Session 8
Prevent - Transit Security Grant & Security on the NYC Metro Transit Systems
Protect – Pilots on Body Worn Camera Objectives
Mitigate - The Disaster of Mass Evacuation
Response - Furthering Your Ability to Comply with FEMA's FNSS Guidance
Recovery – Mass Fatality Management Guide for Healthcare Entities
Grants - Communicating the Impact of Homeland Security Grant Funds
NCTC - The Emerging Threat of a Complex Attack
204B
203B
204A
203A
202B
202A
201
Closing
Ballroom B
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Tuesday June 9th 0830 - 0845
Mayor Ivy R. Taylor
City of San Antonio
Ivy R. Taylor was appointed to serve as Mayor of San Antonio on July 22, 2014. Mayor Taylor was
appointed by the San Antonio City Council to fulfill Julian Castro’s unexpired term as Mayor. Prior to
her appointment, Mayor Taylor served as the District 2 City Council Representative. Ivy R. Taylor was
elected to serve as the District 2 Representative on June 13, 2009 and served two and a half terms for
a total of five years.
Mayor Taylor began her career working for the City of San Antonio in the Housing and Community
Development Department and the Neighborhood Action Department. While at the City, she worked
with a variety of neighborhood associations, developers and nonprofit organizations in order to
facilitate inner city redevelopment. After six years, she left employment with the City of San Antonio to
become Vice President at Merced Housing Texas. At Merced, she worked to create and implement
programs to improve family stability for apartment community residents. Mayor Taylor is currently a
lecturer at UTSA in the Public Administration Department.
During her tenure on the City Council and as Mayor, she has remained focused on balanced growth
throughout our city and targeted investment in areas where opportunities have been limited. She led
the effort to bring over $50million in federal funding for revitalization of San Antonio’s Eastside. As
Mayor, she and the City Council worked with San Antonio Water Systems to achieve unanimous
approval for the Vista Ridge Water Supply project which will help ensure water supply for our growing
city.
Mayor Taylor currently serves on the board for Healthy Futures of Texas and Big Brothers Big Sisters of
South Texas. She has served on the City's Planning Commission and as a Commissioner for the City's
Urban Renewal Agency (SADA) and on the advisory board for Our Lady of the Lake's Center for Women
in Church and Society. Mayor Taylor completed the Leadership San Antonio class sponsored by the
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and in 2004 was acknowledged by the San Antonio
Business Journal as a "Rising Star" in their "40 under 40" class. In 2008, she completed Bank of
America's Neighborhood Excellence Leadership Training Program.
Mayor Taylor obtained a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998. In 1992, she received a Bachelor's Degree from Yale University.
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Tuesday June 9th 0845 - 0915
Lieutenant General Perry L. Wiggins
Commander, United States Army
North (Fifth Army) and Senior
Commander, For Sam Houston and
Camp Bullis
Lieutenant General Perry L. Wiggins assumed command of United
States Army North (Fifth Army) on 4 September 2013. He had served
as the Deputy Commanding General since 24 January 2013. He
recently served as the Commanding General of First Army Division
(West) at Fort Hood, Texas. Lieutenant General Wiggins previously
served as the Deputy Commanding General of United States Army
North (Fifth Army) from April 2009 through October 2011.
Growing up as a son of an Air Force senior noncommissioned officer,
Lieutenant General Wiggins lived in a number of locations throughout
the world but considers Warner Robins, Georgia, as home. He earned
his commission as an Infantry Lieutenant from Mercer University in
1983. Lieutenant General Wiggins has served with the Army
throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and the Middle
East.
He is an accomplished aviator and is qualified to fly a number of aircraft in the Army’s inventory. As a
Company Commander, he participated in OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM during the
first Gulf War; as a Regimental Executive Officer in the 229th Attack Helicopter Regiment, he
participated in OPERATION JOINT ENDEAVOR in Bosnia; as a member of the Air Force’s 93rd Air Control
Wing, he participated in OPERATION DESERT FOX, OPERATION DESERT THUNDER and OPERATION
SOUTHERN WATCH; and, as the Brigade Commander of the 82nd Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne
Division, he participated in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.
After serving on the Joint Staff in the Pentagon, Lieutenant General Wiggins became the Assistant
Division Commander for Maneuver, 1st Infantry Division, on 7 July 2008. On 17 July 2008, he assumed
duties as the Acting Commander of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley.
Lieutenant General Wiggins is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Aviation Officer
Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College,
where he earned a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies.
Lieutenant General Wiggins is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal (with one Oak Leaf
Cluster), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star
(with one Oak Leaf Cluster), Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Air
Medal with “V” device, Army Commendation Medal (with six Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement
Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge,
Senior Aviator Badge, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge.
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Tuesday June 9th 1000 - 1030
W. Nim Kidd, CEM
Chief, Texas Division of Emergency
Management
W. Nim Kidd, CEM® serves as the Chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM); he is
responsible for the State’s Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation activities.
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He was appointed to the position of Assistant Director for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
on July 1, 2010. During his tenure, the state has managed four major disaster declarations, over 56 Fire
Management Assistance Grants, and over 534 state and local disaster declarations.
Prior to his appointment to DPS, Chief Kidd was appointed to the San Antonio Fire Department in April
of 1993. He promoted through the ranks to District Fire Chief, and along the way was a Lieutenant in
charge of the SAFD Technical Rescue Team and Captain of the SAFD Hazardous Material Response
Team. From 2004 to 2010, Chief Kidd served as the Emergency Manager for the City of San Antonio,
where he managed the city’s response to over a dozen state, major, and presidential disaster
declarations.
He has been a member of the Texas Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team since 1997 and was
the Task Force Plans Section Chief for the World Trade Center attack in September 2001. In July 2013,
Chief Kidd was appointed as a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)
National Advisory Council (NAC), a group that advises the FEMA administrator on all aspects of
emergency management across the nation. He also serves as chair of the NAC Subcommittee on
Response and Recovery.
Chief Kidd holds two Associates Degrees, and completed his bachelor’s degree with honors at Texas
A&M University-Commerce. He is a Texas and International Association of Emergency Managers
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®). Chief Kidd holds Texas Master Firefighter, Hazardous Materials
and Emergency Medical Technician certifications.
Chief Kidd and his wife, Dr. Emily Kidd, share three children together.
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Tuesday June 9th 1030 - 1100
Edward J. Gabriel
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Preparedness and Response
Mr. Gabriel is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness
and Response. In this role, he serves as principal advisor to the Assistant
Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) on all matters
pertaining to and in support of the Department’s public health
emergency preparedness and response and recovery activities, programs,
and policies. Mr. Gabriel provides strategic oversight to the organization
with an emphasis on enhancing state and local preparedness, policies
and plans relating to public health and medical emergencies, emergency
response operations, financial analysis and advanced development of
and manufacturing of critical medical countermeasures for man-made
and naturally occurring public health threats.
Prior to joining ASPR, he served as Director, Global Crisis Management and Business Continuity, for The
Walt Disney Company. He was responsible for the development and implementation of global policy,
planning, training and exercises to manage crisis, provided leadership and direction to east and west
coast medical and emergency medical operations, the Walt Disney Studio’s fire department and
provided crisis support with global business units. During Crisis incidents his department managed
response operations, communications methodology and disaster and business recovery.
Preceding this private sector position, Mr. Gabriel held positions in New York City. He was a twenty-six
year Paramedic veteran of FDNY’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) retiring as an Assistant
Chief/Division Commander. He was assigned to New York City Office of Emergency Management
(NYC*OEM) as Deputy Commissioner for Planning and Preparedness and was responsible for all
preparedness and planning-related strategy, projects and initiatives until he retired from NYC
Government.
Mr. Gabriel has served on several National Academy of Sciences – Institute of Medicine (NAS-IOM)
committees including Chair of the Standing Committee for the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) on Health Threats Resilience, and IOM Committee on Crisis Standards of Care and the Disaster
Resource Guide Editorial Board. He currently serves on the DHS, FEMA, National Advisory Council
(NAC). Additionally he served on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – Board of Scientific Counselors
for the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response.
Mr. Gabriel lectured to international leaders at General George C. Marshall School of International
Studies Program on Terrorism and Security Studies presenting on methodologies for crisis planning and
preparedness. He continues to lecture nationally and internationally on crisis management, business
continuity, emergency management, policy strategy, planning and preparedness, WMD, terrorism and
emergency medical topics. He has published articles on related subjects and still actively participates
on a number of national terrorism, all hazards preparedness and health related committees.
Mr. Gabriel is credentialed, through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) as a
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) as a Certified
Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and by the State of New York as a Paramedic (AEMT-P). He
holds a BA from the College of New Rochelle and a MPA from Rutgers University.
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Wednesday June 10th 0845 - 0915
Pierre-Edouard Colliex
Police and Homeland Security
Attaché, Embassy of France
Pierre-Edouard COLLIEX has been serving as France’s Police and Homeland Security Attaché in the
United States of America since September 2013.
A Commissaire Divisionnaire of the French National Police, he represents the French Interior Ministry
and acts as a technical advisor to the Ambassador of France in the United States. As a representative of
France’s two Police Forces in the USA, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, he facilitates
operational cooperation between the French National Police and the Gendarmerie and the US Law
Enforcement Agencies and Police Departments.
Pierre-Edouard Colliex joined the French National Police in 1998. Upon graduating from the Police
Academy in 2000, he was appointed to the Department of Public Order at the Paris Prefecture de
Police.
He served as Chief of the Protection Division of the French Presidency from 2001 to 2003 and then
joined the headquarters of the Paris Police Departement, where he became the chief of the control
and command room. In 2005, he was in charge of security and traffic issues for Paris 2012 Olympic bid.
In 2006, he was appointed sous-préfet (state representative), and chief of staff to the préfet of the
Pyrénées-Orientales départment (South-West French territorial division) where he served until 2007.
He then spent four years as the Head of the Security and Protection Division of the Interior Ministry, in
charge of defence and security issues for the ministry’s headquarters and police buildings.
In 2009, he was promoted Commissaire Divisionnaire.
He then became chief of staff of the director for human resources, finance, logistics, training and social
action of the national police force, from 2011 until September 2013.
A graduate of Sciences Po in Paris, he also holds a Master in Law. Pierre-Edouard Colliex was born in
1975. He is married.
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Wednesday June 10th 0915 - 0945
Rick Kopel
Director, Homeland Threats Division,
Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Mr. Kopel is a career Senior Executive in the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). He is currently serving as the Director of the Office of Intelligence and
Analysis Homeland Threats Division. In this role, he is responsible for providing
the DHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary and the Department Leadership, and
Components with counterterrorism threat assessments and support for
Departmental programs, plans, and counterterrorism actions.
Prior to his assignment to the Homeland Counterterrorism Division, he served as
the DHS Senior Representative to the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).
In addition to his day to day liaison responsibilities, he served as an advisor to
DHS Senior Leadership on issues related to the NCTC and other U. S. government
counterterrorism efforts.
In the two years before his NCTC assignment, Mr. Kopel served as the Associate Deputy Under
Secretary for the Office of Plans, Policy, and Performance Management in the DHS Office of
Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). In this position, he was responsible for all aspects of the I&A policy
development, strategic planning, information sharing, and performance.
Before serving as the Associate Deputy Under Secretary, he was the senior DHS official assigned to the
Terrorist Screening Center (TSC), where he served as Principal Deputy Director (PDD). In his role as
PDD, Mr. Kopel directed the development of operational policies and procedures for fostering
cooperation, information sharing and interoperability on terrorist watch listing among intelligence and
law enforcement organizations as well as the private sector. Mr. Kopel also served as the senior U.S.
Government official for negotiations with foreign governments on the sharing of terrorist watch list
information. For six months in 2007, he served as the Acting Director of TSC.
Following September 11, 2001, Mr. Kopel was assigned to the U.S. Customs Service (USCS) Office of
Anti-Terrorism as the lead for all intelligence analysis, targeting, and information sharing efforts. He
became the Deputy Director of the office in 2002 and served in this capacity until he was designated
the Acting Director in March 2003. In July 2003 he moved to the DHS Office of Information Analysis
and Infrastructure Protection (IAIP) where he was assigned to the Terrorist Screening Center.
Mr. Kopel entered government service with the USCS in 1988 as an information analyst in the Office of
Data Systems. During this time he led many different efforts and was designated as the subject matter
expert for all screening and analysis efforts and was the program manager for the Automated Targeting
System (ATS). He also served as a senior liaison to other government agencies and foreign
governments for screening initiatives and technical issues.
Mr. Kopel graduated from West Virginia University.
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Wednesday June 10th 1000 - 1030
Harold Hurtt
Assistant Director, Office of State,
Local and Tribal Coordination, U.S.
Immigration and Customs
Enforcement
Harold Hurtt is the assistant director of the Office of State, Local and Tribal Coordination for U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mr. Hurtt oversees outreach and communication
between ICE, local law enforcement agencies and groups, tribal leaders, non-governmental
organizations and elected officials. Mr. Hurtt is a law enforcement professional with more than 40
years of experience and a record of significant accomplishments. In 2004, he was selected to serve as
the police chief for the Houston Police Department, the country's fourth largest police department,
overseeing a staff of nearly 7,000 personnel. Prior to his time in Houston, Mr. Hurtt served as the
police chief in Phoenix, the nation's fifth largest police department. For six years, he also led the
Oxnard Police Department in California. Hurtt began his law enforcement career with the Phoenix
Police Department in 1968.
Mr. Hurtt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from Arizona State University (1977) and a
master's degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix (1991).
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Wednesday June 10th 1030 - 1100
George A. “Tony” Robinson
Regional Administrator
FEMA Region 6
Tony Robinson is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6 Regional Administrator.
In this position, Mr. Robinson is responsible for the administration of emergency management
programs in the FEMA Region 6 states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. He
also is responsible for oversight and implementation of response and recovery operations for
presidentially declared disasters in the five-state region.
In January 2013, Mr. Robinson was selected to serve as the first career SES Regional Administrator for
FEMA Region 6. He has over 25 years of service with FEMA and has held various management
positions throughout his career, including Deputy Regional Administrator, Response and Recovery
Division Director and Administration and Resource Planning Division Director. He has provided
leadership and oversight during more than 50 federally-declared disasters, including Hurricane Andrew,
Loma Prieta Earthquake, Typhoon Pongsona, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike and Gustav. Mr. Robinson
was appointed by Secretary Napolitano to serve as the Deputy Federal Coordinator for Super Bowl XLV
in 2011, in Arlington, Texas. He has served on FEMA’s National Response Teams for National Special
Security Events (NSSE) including the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics and the 2004 G-8 Summit in Sea
Island, Georgia. He has also served in special International assignments with the Defense Institute of
International Legal Studies (DIILS) in Argentina and the Border Governors Conference in Mexico.
Mr. Robinson was presented the Nancy Doherty Special Achievement Award by the Dallas-Fort Worth
Federal Executive Board recognizing the Federal Employee of the Year in 2008. He successfully
completed the inaugural FEMA Management Intern Program in 1989. Prior to joining FEMA, Mr.
Robinson worked for the Department of the Army at Fort Belvoir Research and Development Center.
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Thursday June 11th 0845 - 0915
Rocky Vaz
Director of Emergency Management,
City of Dallas
Rocky Vaz has been employed with the City of Dallas for the last 27 years in various capacities. Since
joining the City of Dallas in 1988, Rocky has served in several City departments starting with Dallas
Police Department in charge of its Criminal Documents section. In 1990 Rocky moved to the City’s
Office of Intergovernmental Services, overseeing the City’s Fund Development Unit. In this role, Rocky
managed City-wide grant coordination, oversaw a staff of grant writers, and was responsible for
reviewing proposals for state and federal grant funding.
In December 2012, Rocky was appointed the Director of Emergency Management (OEM) for the City of
Dallas. As the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City, Rocky is responsible for coordinating
the activities of volunteer, public and private agencies in all phases of emergency management
(Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation).
OEM also manages the implementation of all public safety grant programs with a team of grant
coordinators/analysts and auditors. In addition, Rocky serves as the Principal Point of Contact for the
DFWA Urban Area and in this capacity manages the implementation of the Dallas area UASI strategic
plan and provides leadership to the DFWA UASI region.
Rocky is also currently serving as the President for the National Homeland Security Association, a
501(c)3 dedicated to information sharing and increased collaboration between the nation’s homeland
security professionals. The National Homeland Security Association host’s the annual National
Homeland Security Conference (formerly the National UASI Conference).
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Thursday June 11th 0845 - 0915
Sana Syed
Director, City of Dallas Public
Information Office
Sana Syed is the Director for the City of Dallas Public Information Office, overseeing media relations,
external communications, the city’s community news site, graphic arts production, public access
channel programming and open records. Syed previously worked as the PIO/Managing Editor for the
City of Arlington. She started her career as a broadcast journalist and over a period of ten years held
positions as assignment editor, producer, reporter, and news anchor. Sana has worked at KDFW and
KTVT in Dallas, KOKH in Oklahoma City, OK and WBRZ in Baton Rouge, LA. Syed holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science in
Journalism from the TCU Schieffer School of Journalism. She is completing her PhD in Urban Planning
and Public Policy at UTA.
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Thursday June 11th 0930 - 1000
Tim Manning
Deputy Administrator, Protection
and National Preparedness, FEMA
Timothy W. Manning was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Deputy Administrator of FEMA for
Protection and National Preparedness in May of 2009. Working with partners at all levels of
government, the private sector, and community organizations across the country, and though the
coordination of FEMA’s preparedness, prevention, and protection initiatives, Mr. Manning is
responsible for the federal government’s efforts toward building whole community based resilience.
Prior to joining FEMA, Mr. Manning served as the Secretary of the New Mexico Department of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Homeland Security Advisor to former Governor
Bill Richardson, where he directed the State’s efforts on border security, information and intelligence
sharing, and disaster response. Tim is a former firefighter, EMT, mountain rescue specialist, and
geologist; he has served in a variety of emergency management positions at the State and local levels
and in non-governmental organizations, including Director of the New Mexico Office of Emergency
Management and Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety for Emergency
Services. He has served on regional and national policy boards and committees across the Homeland
Security spectrum, and been actively involved in the training and education of homeland security
professionals throughout his career. He brings two decades of diverse, frontline emergency
management experience to FEMA.
Deputy Administrator Manning earned a Bachelors of Science in Geology from Eastern Illinois
University, a Master of Letters in the study of Terrorism and Political Violence from the University of St.
Andrews, and is a graduate of the Center for Homeland Defense and Security Executive Leaders
Program at the Naval Postgraduate School.
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Thursday June 11th 1000 - 1030
Brian E. Kamoie
Assistant Administrator,
Grants Program, FEMA
Brian Kamoie was appointed by President Obama as Assistant Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for Grant Programs in April 2013. In that capacity, he oversees over $17 billion in
grant programs to build, sustain, and improve our national capability to prepare for, protect against,
respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Kamoie served as
Senior Director for Preparedness Policy on the White House National Security Council from 2009 to
2013. Mr. Kamoie received his bachelor’s degree in Policy Studies and Political Science from Dickinson
College in Carlisle, PA and a law degree and master’s degrees in Public Health and Political Science
from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he was managing editor of The
George Washington Law Review.
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Thursday June 11th 1030 - 1100
Donald ‘Doc’ Lumpkins, J.D.
Director
National Integration Center, FEMA
Donald “Doc” Lumpkins is the Director of the National Integration Center (NIC), National Preparedness
Directorate, FEMA. In this role he leads national efforts to develop preparedness doctrine, implement
the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and provide technical assistance. The NIC’s efforts
reach Federal, State, local, and tribal emergency management communities, as well as nongovernment entities and the private sector. In addition to NIMS, the NIC is responsible for the design
and maintenance of the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Preparedness Goal (NPG),
and a suite of Comprehensive Preparedness Guides (CPG).
Prior to his current position, Mr. Lumpkins has held a number of leadership positions which were
focused on transforming national preparedness. These included serving as the Director of the National
Exercise Division, Executive Director of the Presidential Policy Directive – 8 Program Executive Office,
and Chief of National Planning Coordination and Assistance. Prior to his time at DHS, Doc spent five
years in working on domestic preparedness programs at the Maryland Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA).
Mr. Lumpkins earned his Bachelor of Science in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of
Technology and his Juris Doctorate at the University of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a
graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at the Naval Postgraduate School.
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Session 1 – Tuesday June 9th 1330 - 1400
Prevent
Post event Crisis Reentry Planning and Preparedness
Join this panel discussion to learn and share current efforts and
opportunities regarding access and entry to areas affected by natural
disasters, major storms, etc. Discussion points will focus on issues
related to past events, current strategies, guidance and best practices
which will assist attendees in developing decision points on planning
requirements.
Jim Bryne, Operations Lead, Crisis Reentry Programs for ER-ITN
Donald ‘Doc’ Lumpkins, Director National Integration Center
Protect
Alabama SAF-T-Net: Using Technology to Alert, Prepare,
Communicate, and Mitigate
Born of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama, Alabama
SAF-T-Net is a cost-free, statewide alerting, preparation,
communication, and mitigation system designed to provide
Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs)and other public safety
officials with state-of-the-art severe weather information and twoway damage mitigation notification. The 2015 NHSA Conference
presentation will overview the Alabama SAF-T-Net initiative and its
progress and demonstrate the SAF-T-Net computer software program
for real-time severe weather tracking.
Steve Turner, National Director of Government Operations, Baron
Mitigate
The Great "Tank" Debate: Safety vs. Militarization and the Ethics of
UASI Funded Armored Vehicles for Police
Criticisms against the use of armored vehicles by police and the use of
UASI funds to pay for them will be explored in detail. A better
understanding of the criticisms will be mapped out and discussed.
Law enforcement responses to these criticisms and the varying
degrees of their success will be analyzed. The presentation will take a
closer look at specific incidents of perceived misuses of UASI funded
armored vehicles and the incidents where their use and availability
has been praised. Finally, ethical approaches that both critics and
supporters rely on to support their arguments will be categorized and
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discussed.
Robert Lord, St. Petersburg, FL Police Department
Session 1 – Tuesday June 9th 1330 - 1400
Response
Medical Care, Public Health and Social Issues Arising From a
Catastrophic Biological Incident of Regional/National Significance
Operating in an environment where mission critical resources are in
short supply or exhausted, a framework for integrating healthcare
providers into regional catastrophic preparedness and response
efforts will be developed based on lessons learned from the 1918
influenza pandemic.
Mitchell Moriber, Catastrophic Guidelines and Triage Cmte Chair
Mike Beimer, EMS Director, Hardeman County, TX
Michael Elliot, Division Chief ATCEMS
Mike Megna, UTMB Galveston Hospital Exec. Director (Retired)
Michael Lambert, Senior HS Planner, Galveston Co. OEM
Recover
Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs Settlements PostDisaster in Los Angeles and New York City
Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) lawsuits are nothing new; the
Department of Justice has been enforcing ADA standards across many
industries since the 1970s. However, emergency planning for people
with disabilities and others with access and functional needs
(“DAFN”) is a relatively novel concept that has begun to be developed
in greater depth in recent years. As the DAFN body of law continues
to evolve so too does DAFN emergency planning, and the
municipalities.
James Foster, DAFN Settlement Coord., NYC Emergency Management
Paul C. Hernandez, Emergency Management Coord., Los Angeles
Grants/
SAA
Threat/Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and the
State Preparedness Report (SPR)FEMA continues to emphasize the importance of the Threat/Hazard
Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and the State
Preparedness Report (SPR). States and UASIs have taken very
different approaches to completing these requirements. This session
will feature presentations by two states on their processes, along with
a presentation by FEMA representatives on the SPR and how the data
is used to complete the National Preparedness Report (NPR).
Denise Bulling (U. of Nebraska), Nolan Fry (N. Carolina OEM), Dan
Paulette-Chapman (FEMA), Andrew Jahier (FEMA)
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Session 1 – Tuesday June 9th 1330 - 1400
NCTC
Vendor
What National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) have to offer State
and Local partners
NCTC leads our nation’s effort to combat terrorism at home and
abroad by analyzing the threat, sharing that information with our
partners, and integrating all instruments of national power to ensure
unity of effort. NCTC accomplishes this mission by providing products
and services to federal, state, local tribal and territorial partners,
including presentations of current threats and trends, Terrorist
Identities DataMart Environment (TIDE) training, Countering Violent
Extremist (HVE) workshops and specialized briefs on terrorist use of
explosives, weapons, and tactics. In this session, you will hear from
the experts on many of these counterterrorism capabilities and
resources
Willdan Homeland Solutions
Information is the currency that drives emergency operations center
(EOC) planning, operations and decision making.
If you think your EOC could function better with a cohesive planning
process and workflow, then we'd like to invite you to attend one of
three Willdan/SenseMakers presentations on the EOC Coordination
Process Playbook and tools you can use to plan, communicate, and
manage information within your EOC more effectively.
Haystax Technology
Digital Sandbox/Haystax Technology will host a meeting to share new
developments, demonstrate new capabilities, provide attendees the
opportunity to learn about and share best practices, and meet and
learn from other users of Digital Sandbox, including:
• Haystax, and some of our California customers, will present and
demonstrate the CalCOP cloud-based data sharing platform.
• Haystax, and some of our Texas and California customers, will
present and demonstrate Mobile Applications for Fire and Field
Intelligence.
• Haystax Technology offers both services and software for the
State and Local/UASI public safety community that directly
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address the “Cybersecurity” Core Capability.
Session 2 – Tuesday June 9th 1445 - 1545
Prevent
HSIN Delivering Mission Success - Operation Strong Safety (OSS)
This panel will cover Operation Strong Safety (OSS) which brings
together air, ground, and marine saturation patrols from 15 different
agencies to coordinate operations and disrupt the activities of
transnational criminal gangs working in the areas between official
ports of entry.
Donna Roy, Exec. Director, Information Sharing Environment Office
Hanh Truong, Mission Advocate, HSIN Program
Greg Carnevale, Critical Manufacturing Section Chief, DHS
Protect
Chicago Police Department Crime Prediction Project (Intel and Info
Sharing)
The Chicago Police Department and the Illinois Institute of Technology
will discuss their National Institute of Justice-funded Predictive
Policing Project. A goal of the project is the ability to predict the
probability that an individual criminal subject will be involved in a
violent crime in the future, either as a victim or as an offender. We
have come to refer to such a person as a party to violence (PTV).
Deputy Chief Jonathan Lewin, Chicago PD
Dr. Miles N. Wernick, Illinois Institute of Technology
Mitigate
Building a Private-Sector Program at the State Level
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency has developed the
Private Sector Integration Program (PSIP) in order to collaboratively
work with Maryland businesses on preparedness planning, risk
reduction, and interdisciplinary disaster response and recovery. The
presenters will delve into the heart of the program and discuss best
practices for engaging the private sector and for jointly creating a
private sector-specific exercise program that serves to both augment
businesses’ preparedness and, in turn, improve the State’s response
to and recovery from disasters.
Christina Fabac, Maryland Emergency Management Agency
Chas Eby , Maryland Emergency Management Agency
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Session 2 – Tuesday June 9th 1445 - 1545
Response
Bridging the Gap: Improving Coordination Between Incident
Command and the Emergency Operations Center
On September 16, 2013, a gunman walked into a building at the
Washington Navy Yard and opened fire, killing 12 people and
wounding several others. As a result, HSEMA sponsored the
development of plans that were designed at the operational and
tactical levels to bridge the coordination gaps between field-incident
response personnel, department operation centers, and the District’s
EOC.
Brian Baker, Chief of Staff, HSEMA
Justin Pierce, Senior Emergency Management Consultant, Tetra Tech
Recover
Grants/
SAA
CERT Mutual Aid Program: Response to Recovery
The first and only Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Mutual Aid Program (CMAP) was started in 2005 in Orange County,
California. The CMAP enhances their training and provides them an
opportunity to assist 34 cities in the Orange County Operational Area
during and after a disaster. Over 250 volunteers CMAP volunteers
were activated to support first responders in 2007 and 2008 fires in
Orange County that scotched over 1.4 million acres. The presentation
will review the CMAP organization as well as the response and
recovery efforts after the fires.
Brenda Emrick, City of Costa Mesa Fire Department.
Brevyn Mettler, City of Huntington Beach Fire Department
Lan Nguyen, Willdan Homeland Solutions
Highlights from the New Supercircular - 2 CFR Part 200
The Supercircular was published at the end of 2014 and will have an
important impact on the federal grants process as we enter FY2015.
The Supercircular consolidates language from several OMB circulars
into one document that provides a standardized set of rules for the
administration and management of federal grant awards by all nonfederal entities. During this session, the Supercircular will be reviewed
in detail, highlighting key points that both grants managers and subrecipients need to know.
Stacey Street, Director for Grant Operations, FEMA GPD
Ryan Corle, Attorney Advisor, FEMA’s Office of Chief Counsel.
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Session 2 – Tuesday June 9th 1445 - 1545
NCTC
State and Local Response to Complex Terrorist Attack
The Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series (JCTAWS) is
an initiative jointly sponsored by the NCTC, DHS/FEMA, and the
FBI/Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) to improve city or
regional preparedness and response to a complex terrorist attack. The
panel will discuss the workshop, its findings, best practices that may
be modeled by other cities, and present ways cities have addressed
some of the identified gaps and shortfalls of their response
capabilities, including training and grants available from DHS/FEMA.
Senior leaders from both DHS and NCTC will moderate the discussions
Vendor
Willdan Homeland Solutions
Information is the currency that drives emergency operations center
(EOC) planning, operations and decision making.
If you think your EOC could function better with a cohesive planning
process and workflow, then we'd like to invite you to attend one of
three Willdan/SenseMakers presentations on the EOC Coordination
Process Playbook and tools you can use to plan, communicate, and
manage information within your EOC more effectively.
Haystax Technology
Digital Sandbox/Haystax Technology will host a meeting to share new
developments, demonstrate new capabilities, provide attendees the
opportunity to learn about and share best practices, and meet and
learn from other users of Digital Sandbox, including:
• Haystax, and some of our California customers, will present and
demonstrate the CalCOP cloud-based data sharing platform.
• Haystax, and some of our Texas and California customers, will
present and demonstrate Mobile Applications for Fire and Field
Intelligence.
• Haystax Technology offers both services and software for the
State and Local/UASI public safety community that directly
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address the “Cybersecurity” Core Capability.
Session 3 – Tuesday June 9th 1600 - 1700
Prevent
Protect
Supply Chain operational solutions and lessons learned for both
industry and government
Lessons learned from a series of Supply Chain Resilience Workshops
conducted by the State of Texas for both off-shore and traditional
drilling, and fracking oil and gas supply chains. Panelist will share
their unique perspectives on the supply chains workshops and multisector participation that are designed to draw on a network of State,
local and regional partnerships with the goal of finding operational
solutions for both industry and government.
Greg Carnevale, Strategic Planner, Texas Office of Homeland Security
Barney Welch, Director, Homeland Security, Permian Basin Reg. Plan
Maria G. Burns, Director of Logs. and Trans. Policy, U. Of Houston
Kevin Clement, Strategic Planner, Texas Office of Homeland Security
DHS/I&A’s Big Data Solutions
The DHS/I&A supports the U.S. Government's effort to identify, track,
deter, and prevent terrorists from traveling to the Homeland using
unique statutory authorities. In doing so, DHS/I&A’s role is to enable
effective information sharing among the federal government and its
state, local, tribal and private sector partners, ensuring all involved
have a clearer understanding of the nature of the threats that we face
collectively. DHS/I&A faces challenges that arise when attempting to
prepare for or mitigate natural disasters: requirements for available,
easily accessible data, and requirements for reliable data.
Dr. G. Clark Smith, Chief Information Officer and Director, DHS I&A
Benjamin Stefano, Senior Advisor for Analysis, DHS I&A
Mitigate
Implementing a Passenger Rail Incident Response Team
Amtrak has implemented a comprehensive incident response
program to efficiently and effectively manage serious rail incidents.
Mary Carlson, Senior Manager. Training and Exercises, Amtrak
City of Chicago Public Private Task Force – Relationships and Results
In Chicago, we have created a permanent venue for such
collaboration with the development of the Chicago Public/Private Task
Force. This presentation will discuss the evolution of Chicago’s
partnership and key lessons learned.
Ted Berger, Chief of Staff, Chicago OEMC
Marc Khatchadourian, Health Liaison, Chicago OEMC
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Session 3 – Tuesday June 9th 1600 - 1700
Response
Right of Boom: Response and Emergency Management Following an
Improvised Nuclear Device Detonation
This presentation discusses what responders and emergency
managers need to know in order to plan for and respond to the
detonation of a 10 kT IND, or improvised nuclear device. The
presentation reviews the principles of ionizing radiation and discusses
what measures responders need to take to protect themselves and
the public, including emergency public communications following
such an incident.
Erik Gaull, Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management
Programs for Applied Research Associates.
Recover
Preparing Limited English Proficient (LEP) Communities for
Emergencies
After Hurricane Sandy in an effort to aid in the recovery of LEP
communities, NYC Emergency Management produced "The Storm,"
an episode of the We Are New York series geared towards Englishlanguage learners. This session will present how “The Storm”
addresses barriers to information among linguistically isolated
communities, incorporates various programmatic strategies, and
leverages local level community networks in building resilience.
Emily Accamando, Citizen Corps Program Manager at NYC Emergency
Management
Grants/
SAA
Navigating Your DHS Office of Inspector General Audit (OIG)
Every state that receives Homeland Security Grant Program funding is
subject to an audit by the DHS OIG. While the importance of the
OIG's role in assessing the grant programs is undeniable, these audits
can be stressful, time-consuming, and otherwise challenging for
grants managers and their sub-recipients. This session will feature
lessons learned and best practices from states on their recent
experiences with OIG audits, along with a presentation on trends in
terms of OIG findings from across the nation by FEMA.
C. Gary Rogers (FEMA), Charles Madden (DC HSEMA), Deborah Scott
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Session 3 – Tuesday June 9th 1600 - 1700
NCTC
Vendor
VBIED Device
The Inspire 12 VBIED device briefing will describe the propane and
oxygen explosive device described in issue 12 of Inspire
magazine. Details will include the device’s design and construction
and will also describe Intelligence Community and law enforcement
tests carried out last year to determine the viability and lethality of
the device.
Information is the currency that drives emergency operations center
(EOC) planning, operations and decision making.
If you think your EOC could function better with a cohesive planning
process and workflow, then we'd like to invite you to attend one of
three Willdan/SenseMakers presentations on the EOC Coordination
Process Playbook and tools you can use to plan, communicate, and
manage information within your EOC more effectively.
Haystax Technology
Digital Sandbox/Haystax Technology will host a meeting to share new
developments, demonstrate new capabilities, provide attendees the
opportunity to learn about and share best practices, and meet and
learn from other users of Digital Sandbox, including:
• Haystax, and some of our California customers, will present and
demonstrate the CalCOP cloud-based data sharing platform.
• Haystax, and some of our Texas and California customers, will
present and demonstrate Mobile Applications for Fire and Field
Intelligence.
• Haystax Technology offers both services and software for the
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address the “Cybersecurity” Core Capability.
Session 4 – Wednesday June 10th 1330 - 1430
Prevent
Preventing Attacks on Utilities
Intelligence and information sharing presentations on preventing
attacks on assets within the public utility sector. A recap of two
attacks on electric providers will be provided as situational awareness.
Measures taken as a result of public/private partnerships will be
discussed. The perspective of a private asset owner of an electric
provider and how that owner views the relationship with public safety
jurisdictions will be part of the presentation. Included will also be the
role of the Protective Security Advisor (PSA) and how they serve as a
resource for state, local, and private partners.
Charles F. “Buck” Hamilton , Protective Security Advisor, El Paso, TX
Jim Stockton, Director of Corporate Security, Oncor
Protect
Cyber Security
The Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) is able to provide a
presentation at the 2015 National Homeland Security Association
Conference that highlights the combined results of recently
completed and ongoing studies of cyber threats to state and local
interests. The overview will include threats to state and local
networks, emergency services, and government
facilities. Understanding threats to these areas will assist state, and
local government officials in making resource decisions regarding
information security.
Christopher Button, DHS/I&A
Mitigate
Planning Your Neighborhood Community Full Scale Exercise
In the wake of a major disaster, emergency response services will be
inundated with requests for support. Community members must be
prepared to help one another until support becomes available. This
means practicing ‘neighbor helping neighbor’ and the provision of a
well thought-out and tested Neighborhood Disaster Plan to outline
what roles community members can fulfill, who may need extra help,
and what strategies can be used for community response. This session
will lead attendees through the process of planning and executing a
community-based full scale exercise in their local neighborhoods.
Mona Curry, Emergency Management Coord., City of Los Angeles
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Michelle Constant, CEO of Constant and Associates
Session 4 – Wednesday June 10th 1330 - 1430
Response
Regional Policy to Local Practice: Unified Response to Active Shooter
Incidents
A man killed nine people at Salon Meritage in Seal Beach and killed
nine people and changed the Orange County, California fire service
forever. As a result, a regional policy was written and adopted by 24
law enforcement and 12 fire agencies in the county to send medical
resources into the warm zone with force protection to provide
immediate medical aid and evacuate victims during a high risk
incident. This presentation will review tactical operations for law
enforcement, fire and EMS.
Battalion Chief Mike Morganstern, Orange County Fire Authority
Lan Nguyen, Senior Analyst, Willdan Homeland Solutions
Recover
Engaging the Private Sector Once the Dust Settles
The San Francisco Bay Area UASI will discuss ongoing community
resiliency efforts to include guides for establishing Public/Private
Partnerships in the EOC; Continuity of Operations / Continuity of
Government Plan (COOP-COG) Toolkit; and Local Disaster Recovery
Framework (DRF) and Recovery Support Functions (RSF) Job Aids and
Templates. The NYC Office of Emergency Management will present
some of the solutions that have been used to make public/private
partnerships effective year round and across all emergency
management mission areas.
Janell Myhre (Bay Area UASI), Corinne Bartshire (Bay Area UASI),
Srijesh Thapa (Bay Area UASI), Kathryn Howard (NYC OEM)
Grants/
SAA
SAA Town Hall
This session will provide the State Administrative Agencies an
opportunity to discuss current issues and concerns related to grants
and reporting requirements. This Town Hall will feature participation
from FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate, including Assistant
Administrator Brian Kamoie.)
Brian Kamoie, Assistant Administrator, FEMA GPD
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Session 4 – Wednesday June 10th 1330 - 1430
NCTC
The Emerging Threat of a Complex Attack
This presentation will examine complex attacks that have occurred an
US soil and compare that to the current active shooter planning. We
will review one case in detail, Santa Monica College attack, and
examine the current elements of an attack.
Active Shooter
The active shooter briefing is an oral presentation on terrorist use of
the tactic against Western targets, to include the 2013 attack on the
Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, and the 2015 attack on the
Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris, France.
Chief Kathleen Stanley, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
Vendor
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Session 5 – Wednesday June 10th 1445 - 1545
Prevent
Protect
Developing Prevention and Protection Program Implementation
Plans for Urban Jurisdictions
Although Prevention and Protection are distinct mission areas within
the National Preparedness Framework, some jurisdictions may
benefit from joining these two mission areas for the purposes of
integrating local and regional program planning efforts. The State of
New York and the District of Columbia will provide case studies on
new approaches and the benefits. Data and trends to outline the
increasing frequency, scope and complexity of the threat environment
and recent disasters will be shared.
Annah Akasa (DC HSEMA), Andrew Coffey (DC HSEMA), Detective
Keith Allen (Dallas PD), Robert Wynne (Kansas City MO PD), Deputy
Chief Jonathan Lewin (Chicago PD)
Creating a Culture of Collaboration
The Northern New Jersey UASI is achieving secure real-time
multimedia interoperability for operational communications as a core
capability for the Response Mission Area. Learn how the region’s
Interoperable Response and Preparedness Platform (IRAPP) network
addresses emergency management challenges by closing
communication gaps between various public agencies and private
entities across jurisdictions. Hear use cases that demonstrate the
benefit of achieving interoperability, not just for voice, but also
incorporating video and data in a secure environment: Hurricane
Sandy, Garden State Plaza mall shooting, and Super Bowl XLVII.
Rob Wright, Business Development Director NJ
Mitigate
Countering Violent Extremism
The presenters will provide an overview identifying and defining the
challenge that violent extremism presents in local communities, and
strategies to identify and counter violent extremism while developing
a resilient community. They will explain what violent extremism is in
the larger context of terrorism and identify the challenges posed to
local law enforcement and the community in identifying and
countering individuals or small groups of ideological extremists.
Commander Horace Frank, Los Angeles Police Department
Dina Morales
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Session 5 – Wednesday June 10th 1445 - 1545
Response
Family Reunification Center: Do you know your involvement?
As a consequence of emergencies and disasters, family reunification
becomes one of the most challenging events to plan for, implement,
and accomplish. There is no established national document that
outlines standards, strategies or resources required to coordinate a
family reunification site. The Chester County Department of
Emergency Services collaborated with several response agencies
within the County to develop a guidance document. Learn how you
can replicate our findings to make them fit for your jurisdiction.
Chrissy DePaolantonio, Safe Schools Planning Coord., Chester County
Stacey P. Songer, Exercise Design, Chester County
Recover
Inclusionary Recovery Planning for Disproportionally Impacted
Populations: Best Practices and Case Studies
Ensuring that people with disabilities and others with access and
functional needs, as well as other underserved populations in the
community, are integrated into emergency management planning is
both an ethical and a legal obligation. Cities across the country are
currently challenged to examine their existing plans to see if they
adequately meet the requirements and best practices for inclusion
and integration.
Dee Grimm, BCFS Health and Human Services
Grants/
SAA
What Does the Future of Homeland Security Grant Funding Look
Like?
Since 9/11, Congress has appropriated more than $40 billion in
funding for homeland security grant programs. The priorities,
requirements, and policies guiding these programs are constantly
evolving. This session will feature different perspectives on the future
of homeland security grant funding, ranging from FEMA to
representatives from a large Urban Areas that have a major stake in
these programs.
C. Gary Rogers (FEMA), Jeff Garofalo (FDNY), Chief Bob Ingram
(FDNY), Craig Dziedzic (Bay Area UASI)
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Session 5 – Wednesday June 10th 1445 - 1545
NCTC
Violent extremists’ targeting law enforcement NCTC
Briefing/Spotlight Summary
The briefing focuses on extremists’ targeting of US Government
personnel including law enforcement and the military and delves into
tradecraft adaptations to US counterterrorism measures. About 20
percent of US-based violent extremists who have carried out attacks
or been disrupted since 2011 discussed targeting law enforcement or
attacked them opportunistically. The recent uptick in targeting US
government personnel highlights the current threat environment and
underscores the enduring threat to military, police and first
responders within the Homeland.
Sean Evans, Intelligence Officer, Office of National Intelligence
Vendor
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Session 6 – Wednesday June 10th 1600 - 1700
Prevent
FirstNet Town Hall
Join this town hall format for an interactive dialogue regarding the
national wireless broadband network for law enforcement and first
responders. FirstNet was created as a force-multiplier for first
responders to give public safety 21st-century communication tools to
help save lives, solve crimes and keep our communities and
emergency responders safe.
Joshua Ederheimer, Senior Law Enforcement Officer, FirstNet
Kyle Richardson, Public Affairs Specialist, FirstNet
Protect
Mitigate
Track will be updated shortly. Please refer to the official conference
App for the latest program.
Case Study: Deepwater Horizon: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
We will take an interactive, 360 degree examination of the Deepwater
Horizon oil spill– from an insider’s perspective, carving out critical
lessons learned from its planning, mitigation, preparedness, response,
and recovery. Return to your own jurisdictions with concrete,
actionable steps to increase safety and resiliency of your own
infrastructure, environment, workforce, and reputation. Most
importantly, focus on the irreplaceable public-private partnerships,
realistic exercises, and crisis communications for incidents, big or
small.
Robert Katz, Homeland Security Advisor and Firefighter-Paramedic
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Session 6 – Wednesday June 10th 1600 - 1700
Response
Ebola in the USA: One Community’s Response
The presentation begins with a timeline of Ebola cases in the United
States then the presentation will highlight a suspected Ebola case in
Miami Beach. We will continue with the Fire Department’s timeline
from event, to creation of a policy, to training their personnel to
planning and coordinating with Emergency Management, Fire and
Police Dispatch, Law Enforcement and other City departments along
with the local hospital to execute a full scape exercise. During the
presentation, a volunteer member of the audience will be dressed out
in full PPE to a Level C which will include an impermeable coverall,
rubber boots, gloves and a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
Juan Ramón Mestas, Operations Chief, Miami Beach Fire Department
Recover
Ensuring Health Situational Awareness and Temporary Reassignment
during Public Health Emergencies
This presentation will cover two public health directives. First, the
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013
calls for the establishment of a near real-time, electronic nationwide
public health situational awareness capability through an
interoperable network of systems to share information. Second, the
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has the
discretion, after declaring a public health emergency, to authorize the
temporary reassignment of state, tribal, and local personnel funded
under Public Health Service programs.
Katie Reid, Team Lead, U.S. Department of Health
Grants/
SAA
FY2015 Port and Transit Security Grant Programs
FEMA, the TSA, and the US Coast Guard will host a special session
devoted to the Port and Transit Grants. This will feature an overview
of the programs (TSGP, PSGP, IBSGP, IPR (AMTRAK)) and key changes;
timelines for application deadline, review process, allocation
announcement, and award processing; brief review of EHP and
Budget requirements; Coast Guard and TSA Security Priorities and
how they relate to the grant programs; and Town Hall/Q&A for 2nd
half of session. Brian Kamoie, Assistant Administrator for Grant
Programs, will be available during the second half of the session for
the Town Hall/Q&A forum and to solicit feedback from stakeholders.
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Gerald DelRosario (US Coast Guard), Anthony Mercogliano (MTA)
Session 6 – Wednesday June 10th 1600 - 1700
NCTC
Directorate of Terrorist Identities and Terrorist Screening Center
NCTC/DTI and TSC will present and educate conference participants
on its mission, goals, capabilities and products focusing on how
identity intelligence helps prevent terrorist operations and protect the
Homeland by detecting, disturbing and deterring terrorist operations
against the U.S. and its allies abroad. The presentation will also show
how the NCTC/DTI-TSC partnership helps prevent attacks and protect
the homeland.
Detective (Ret.) Ken Larson, Fairfax County, VA
Major Tim Gibbons, U.S. Army
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Session 7 – Thursday June 11th 1330- 1430
Prevent
Strengthen, Improve and Promote Private Sector Cybersecurity
Information Sharing
Recent Executive Orders address the need for the public and private
sectors to share information related to cybersecurity risks and
incidents. Attendees will take away specific aids developed through
the Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community (C3) Voluntary Program
and participate in an interactive dialogue with DHS about how the
harmonizing of cybersecurity approaches across DHS, the Federal
government, and industry partners are continually improving
information sharing mechanisms as preventive measures against
cyber attacks.
Mike Echols (DHS), Greg Carnevale (DHS)
Protect
Engaging Local Law Enforcement to Support an All-Threats/AllHazards Mission
The presentation will outline the multi-pronged approach the
Washington Regional Threat Analysis Center utilized to fully engage
the local law enforcement of the District in an effort to strengthen
relationships, allowing for effective information sharing and
collaboration on issues/threats to the District. The WRTAC saw the
bridging of the two agencies as a way to aid in the prevention,
protection, and mitigation efforts of the District.
Rebecca Brocker, Lead Intelligence Analysis, WRTAC
Elizabeth Horsley, Intelligence Analysis, WRTAC
Mitigate
NORAD and USNORTHCOM Best Practices - Disaster Mitigation
The purpose of this interactive discussion is to generate a
conversation among practitioner teammates from federal, state, and
local organizations. We will discuss the collection of best practices and
observations from the North American Aerospace Defense Command
(NORAD) and United States Northern Command USNORTHCOM)
Exercise ARDENT SENTRY 14. This large scale event, linked with the
2014 National Exercise Program Capstone Exercise, featured a
significant earthquake in Alaska, and engaged personnel from all
levels.
Dr. Phil Brown, Deputy Joint Resources and Readiness Division,
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Training and Exercise Division, NORAD
Session 7 – Thursday June 11th 1330- 1430
Response
Marine Operations, Port Resiliency and Tiered Response
The FDNY has utilized UASI and Port Security grant funds to build,
modernize and greatly expand the capabilities of the Marine
Operations to meet the growing challenges and vulnerabilities within
the Port of New York and New Jersey. The presentation will explore
the following areas: area of operations, threat and hazard
environment, FDNY’s Mission, marine fleet, tiered response, building
marine response and resiliency capabilities, and building regional
capabilities and training resources.
Chief Michael Buckheit, FDNY
Captain Michael Ansbro, FDNY
Recover
Humanitarian Logistics: Exploring the Art and Science of Sheltering
and Stockpiling in NYC
Emergency managers in the logistics field have the responsibility of
providing the right personnel, equipment, supplies and support in the
right place at the right time, and in the right quantities across the full
range of response and recovery options. The panel of mass care
disaster logistics experts will discuss their current stockpile
operations, their recent deployment and the lessons learned from
Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy, as well as potential future
solutions for effective resource management.
Diandra Hayban (NYC OEM), Robert L. Hill (FEMA), Janell Myhre (Bay
Area UASI), Cathey Elde (City of Oakland)
Grants/
SAA
The FY2015 Homeland Security Grant Program: What's New?
In early April, FEMA released the grant guidance for the FY2015
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). This session will feature a
presentation by FEMA highlighting what's new in terms of the FY2015
grant, along with briefs from a State and UASI on how they are
structuring their project management approach to this year's grant.
Gary Rogers (FEMA), Michelle Hanneken (Illinois EMA), Lin Bonesteel
(Denver UASI), Scott Kellar (Denver UASI)
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Session 7 – Thursday June 11th 1330- 1430
NCTC
Violent extremists’ targeting law enforcement NCTC
Briefing/Spotlight Summary
The briefing focuses on extremists’ targeting of US Government
personnel including law enforcement and the military and delves into
tradecraft adaptations to US counterterrorism measures. About 20
percent of US-based violent extremists who have carried out attacks
or been disrupted since 2011 discussed targeting law enforcement or
attacked them opportunistically. The recent uptick in targeting US
government personnel highlights the current threat environment and
underscores the enduring threat to military, police and first
responders within the Homeland.
Sean Evans, Intelligence Officer, Office of National Intelligence
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Session 8– Thursday June 11th 1445 - 1545
Prevent
NY/NJ/CT Regional Transit Security 2005-2015: How a Decade of
Transit Security Grant Funding has enhanced security within the NYC
Metro Transit Systems
A panel composed of several of the NY/NJ/CT region’s transit subject
matter experts in the security field will describe system risks,
vulnerabilities and potential consequence, discuss security pathways
designed to reduce risk in their open environments, expound on the
challenges encountered and successful problem solving
methodologies, and describe the evolution of the Regional Transit
Security Work Group (RTSWG).
Anthony Mercogliano (MTA), Kevin Amberg (NJ Transit Police),
Vincent M. Coogan (NYPD), Charles Agro (NYNJ Port Authority)
Protect
Pilots, Body Worn Camera Objectives (Transparency &
Accountability)
The Cleveland Department of Public Safety and Cleveland Division of
Police has always been committed to being on the leading edge of
technology and recently conducted body worn camera pilots,
released and awarded a body worn camera RFP and has begun
implementation and deployment of 925 out of the 1500 body worn
cameras for the City.
Larry A. Jones II, City of Cleveland Department of Public Safety
Mitigate
The Disaster of Mass Evacuation
This session will focus on ways to improve evacuation plans by
understanding past lessons learned, describing how to establish zone
based and phased evacuation approaches, and reducing evacuation
clearance times and the distance evacuees must travel to seek safe
shelter. Additionally, innovative and common sense approaches will
be offered to rethink the way emergency management initiates
evacuations in the future.
Brock Long, Executive Vice President, Hagerty Consulting
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Session 8– Thursday June 11th 1445 - 1545
Response
Furthering Your Jurisdiction’s Ability to Understand, Comply and
Integrate FEMA’s FNSS Guidance as it Relates to Shelter
Operations….and the Repercussions if Found Non-Compliant
This presentation will educate on the meaning of FNSS through
sharing lessons learned from community-based ADA mitigation work,
shelter operations, and assessments. Additionally, learn how to
identify methods for achieving a lawful program, integrate services
necessary, and allow individuals to stay in the most integrated setting.
It will provide a case study from the City of Fort Worth’s FNSS
Integration Project.
Carlos E. Gomez (City of Fort Worth), Linda Mastandrea (ADA Expert),
Courtney Ring (Hagerty Consulting)
Recover
Mass Fatality Management Guide for Healthcare Entities –
The Guide and this presentation incorporate lessons learned from
mass fatality incidents throughout the world. Presenters will guide
attendees through the mass fatality planning process and introduce
them to all Guide materials. The presentation will give participants
the knowledge and tools to work within their region to develop their
own mass fatality plans and spearhead collaboration and cooperation
long before a mass fatality incident occurs.
Elaine Forsyth, Disaster Program Manager, LA County EMS Agency
Michelle Constant, CEO, Constant and Associates
Grants/
SAA
Communicating the Impact of Homeland Security Grant Funding
How prepared are we? How prepared to we need to be? What
advancements have been made through grant funding? These
questions are consistently being asked by Congress, DHS, the media,
and the general public with regards to homeland security grant
funding. This session will feature unique ways that stakeholders have
built programs and shared their success with the broader community.
Given all of the negative stories and reports regarding homeland
security funding, this session will highlight mechanisms to share
examples of the positive impacts of this funding.
Beverly Bell (NEMA), Major Tom Grady (Berkshire County Sheriff’s
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Session 8– Thursday June 11th 1445 - 1545
NCTC
The Emerging Threat of a Complex Attack
This presentation will examine complex attacks that have occurred an
US soil and compare that to the current active shooter planning. We
will review one case in detail, Santa Monica College attack, and
examine the current elements of an attack.
Active Shooter
The active shooter briefing is an oral presentation on terrorist use of
the tactic against Western targets, to include the 2013 attack on the
Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, and the 2015 attack on the
Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris, France.
Chief Kathleen Stanley, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
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Conference Vendors
Booth 216 – 3south
Booth 213 – Buffalo Computer Graphics
Booth 206 – AgileMesh, Inc.
Booth 112 – CDP
Booth 200 – Alastar, an SCRA Technology
Booth 317 – Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Booth 304 – Amec Foster Wheeler
Booth 303 – Chemring Sensors & Electronic Systems
Booth 401 – ANRC
Booth 228 – Chinook Medical Gear
Booth 306 – AQYR
Booth 415 – Columbia Southern University
Booth 314 – I’m AOK Autism Safety Identification
Booth 418 – Constant & Associates
Booth 202 – Axis Communications
Booth 106 – CTOS
Vehicle Space – Bubble Technology Industries
Booth 120 – Defense Logistics Agency
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Conference Vendors
Booth 328 – Deployed Logix
Booth 219 – Federal Resources
Booth 226 – Dept. of Homeland Security
Booth 318 – FITS – Crescent Sock Co.
Booth 217 – DHS Office for Bombing Prevention TRIPwire
Booth 214 – FLIR Systems, Inc.
Booth 406 – Elliot Mobile Solutions
Booth 319 – G&H International Services, Inc.
Booth 204 – Emergency Communications Network
Booth 214– GP Strategies
Booth 110 – EMRTC
Booth 101 – Grainger
Booth 403 – EOTech
Booth 302 – Griffin Logistics
Booths 225, 227, 324 and 326 – ESRI
Booth 413 – Hagerty Consulting
Booth 231 – Farber Specialty Vehicles
Booth 502 – Harvard Kennedy School
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Conference Vendors
Booth 316 – Haystax Technology
Vehicle Space – Lenco Armored Vehicles
Booth 107 – IEM
Booths 407, 506 and Vehicle Space - Motorola
Booth 124 – IMAAC/Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Booth 203 – Mutual Link
Booth 402 – Infoblox Federal
Booth 215 – National Information Sharing Consortium
Booth 514 – Intl. Association of Emergency Managers
Booth 118 – NCBRT
Booths 201 and 300 – Knowledge Center Enterprises, LLC
Booth 125 – NCTC
Booth 224 – Kwikpoint
Booths 108, 114 and 116 – NDPC
Booth 113 - – L.R. Kimball
Booth 122 – NERRTC (TEEX)
Vehicle Space – LDV Inc.
Vehicle Space – Nomad GCS
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Conference Vendors
Booth 105 – Nova Southeastern University
Booth 115 – Tactical Training Systems
Booth 205 – Paratech Inc.
Booth 404 – Tetra Tech, Inc.
Booth 103 – PowerFlare Safety Beacons
Booth 414 – The Red Guide to Recovery
Booth 416 – ProPac, Inc.
Booth 315 – TrapWire Inc.
Booth 305 – Rave Mobile Safety
Booth 127 – U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Booths 119 and 218 – Safeware Inc.
Booth 104 – U.S. Department of Energy
Booth 313 – Satcom Direct Communications
Booths 301 and 400 – U.S. Security Institute
Booth 307 – Security Solutions International
Booth 500 – Vigilant Solutions
Booth 131 – Southwest Electronic Energy
Booth 229– Waldorf College
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Conference Vendors
Booth 125 – Wiland Associates LLC
Booth 207 – Willdan Homeland Solutions
Booth 212 – Zanfel Laboratories, Inc.
Booth – Sun Coast Resources
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The National Homeland Security Association Board of Directors extends our sincere appreciation to
Jeffrey Dean and the San Antonio Conference Planning Team.
Rocky Vaz, President
Greg Mammana, VP–
Programming
Sharyn Zlotnick, VP—
Partnerships
Dawn Fritz, Secretary
Kathy Crandall, Treasurer
Garry Lisiewski, Board
Jonathan Schultz, Board
Branch Strickland, Board
Jeffrey Dean, Board
National Homeland Security Association
P.O. Box 2226 | Columbus, OH 43216| www.nationaluasi.com
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