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Virginia Projects & Programs
Homeland Security Comprehensive Assessment Model (HLS-CAM™) Training at George Mason University
The partnership between George Mason University, the first university to apply the HLS-CAM methodology on a university campus and the National Domestic Preparedness Coalition, the creator of the HLS-CAM, places GMU in a unique position to assist other universities, by adding the distinctive perspective of an institution of higher education as it applies to the assessment process and the evaluation of campus security.
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Institute for Infrastructure and Information Assurance (IIIA) at James Madison University
Through multi-institutional and interdisciplinary research projects, education, and outreach programs, IIIA works to develop solutions to the issues facing our nation within the broad area of homeland security.
One of the major strengths of is our ability to effectively cultivate strategic alliances. We are extremely proud to partner with George Mason University on the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program. We have also actively engaged in partnerships with other agencies including: National Park Service, Critical Incident Analysis Group at the University of Virginia, Institute for Defense and Homeland Security, Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University, and Hampton University. The security issues facing our nation will not be solved in isolation, but rather through collaboration.
Critical Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Program at Virginia Tech
The Critical Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Program (CIMAP) is an initiative undertaken by the Virginia Tech Center for Energy and the Global Environment (CEAGE) to study and evaluate critical infrastructures. The aim of this program is to provide policymakers, legislators and researchers long-term perspectives and guidance on the various issues that affect the planning, commissioning and operation of infrastructures.
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Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems at the University of Virginia
The Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems develops theory, methodology and technology to assist in the management of risk for a variety of engineering systems. Industry and government sponsors of research at the Center work closely with faculty and students contributing their unique strengths and interests to the Center.
Reports & Publications
Report and Recommendations from the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Task Force on School and Campus Safety.
The report concerns the issues of threat assessments, dealing with the mentally ill, and information sharing. It also focuses on some response-related issues including the preparation, revision and exercise of emergency plans and the implementation of crisis communication systems.
Final Report September 2007 (PDF) »
Virginia Tech Internal Review Committee Findings on April 16 Tragedy
Virginia Tech President Charles Steger directed three internal reviews in the wake of the April 16 tragedy on the Virginia Tech campus. The Security Infrastructure Group, the Information and Communications Infrastructure Group and the Interface Group released their reports Aug. 22, 2007.
Read release, which includes links to full reports »
Other Resources
Homeland Security Centers of Excellence
The Homeland Security Centers of Excellence (HS-Centers) bring together leading experts and researchers to conduct multidisciplinary research and education for homeland security solutions.
The centers are authorized by Congress and chosen by the Department's Science & Technology Directorate through a competitive selection process. Each center is led by a university in collaboration with partners from other institutions, agencies, laboratories, think tanks, and the private sector.
Homeland Security Institute
The Homeland Security Institute (HSI) is a Studies and Analysis Federally Funded Research and Development Center established pursuant to Section 312 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. HSI delivers independent and objective analyses and advises in core areas important to its sponsor in support of policy development, decision-making, analysis of alternative approaches, and evaluation of new ideas on issues of significance. The need for HSI was documented in the National Research Council's 2002 report, Making the Nation Safer.
National Academic Consortium for Homeland Security
The goal of the National Academic Consortium for Homeland Security is to help improve the security of the U.S. and its worldwide interests, while protecting and preserving its values, freedoms and civil liberties, and economic interests and competitiveness.