By KEVIN JONES, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 17, 2023.

History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally, prevent these types of incidents.  

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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Article Out Loud - Defining Workplace Violence

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By KENNETH BELL, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2023.

Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and the people who use them. Take steps now to bridge this gap.

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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Article Out Loud - CBRN Response Capabilities and Identified Gaps

By MICHAEL BRESLIN & TRISH MCCALL, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 24, 2023.

An existential danger is the exploitation of children. As the threat landscape evolves, first responders have a paramount role to play in protecting these vulnerable populations and maintaining a resilient homeland security enterprise. One program leading the effort is creating a reason for hope.

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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Article Out Loud - Helping First Responders  The Public Bring Home Missing Kids

By GLEN RUDNER, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 06, 2009.

When firefighters, hazmat specialists, or other responders report for duty at a possibly contaminated scene, they must be properly dressed. The key factors to consider in 2009 are still critical considerations today.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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Article Out Loud - A Change in Fashions for the Well-Suited Responder

By CRAIG DEATLEY, An Article Out Loud Flashback from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 23, 2012.

Learn how the National Capital Region took a giant step forward with the formation of a coalition partnership to cope with evacuations during catastrophic emergencies in this 2012 article.

Narrated by Randy Vivian.

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Article Out Loud - A Healthcare Coalition's Support for Evacuating a Facility

By ANDREW (ANDY) ALTIZER, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness Journal, May 17, 2023.

Comprehensive planning documents are vitally important, but they can easily become simple “check-the-box” requirements that result in sizeable unread documents that sit on the shelves. Organizations must take steps to avoid this pitfall. 

Narrated by MacGregor Stephenson.

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Article Out Loud - Defining Workplace Violence

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