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Print Weeks 15-16: Results, Conclusions, & Recommendations

Created by Robert Owono Awono on May 6, 2024 4:50 PM

Weeks 15-16: Results, Conclusions, & Recommendations

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EMHS699 K001 Winter 2024 Graded Discussions Weeks 15-16: Results, Conclusions, & Recommendations

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My research project has been using drones for managing emergencies. During this period of researching thoroughly, there are

several things that I have learned. Firstly, drone technology has developed significantly for the past decade in most countries, however,

the ways in which each country utilizes drone technology differs and thus, learning from the different countries usage of drone

technology in managing emergency situations can help come up with the most sophisticated drone technology and efficient means of

managing emergency situations. My emergency management research makes several contributions to world in helping them come up

with different ways whereby drones can be used to deal with emergency situations. For instance, in my research paper, I have provided

several real-life examples where drones have been used to help deal with or manage emergencies. The research additionally, provides

professionals across different industries in identifying potential threats and impacts through demonstration of importance of drones.

From my research, I identified that drones have been quite a useful technological invention in the past and will continue to be in

managing emergency situations such as being used in medical emergencies, and disaster recovery.

Several recommendations were made which included using different drones for specific disasters and that new laws and

government interventions to use drones for disaster and emergency response among others. Additionally, strategic partnerships can be

made either by public bodies or private sectors to help in improvement of application and utilization of drones in emergency situations.

In conclusion, drones are useful technological resources and essential for emergency management. Past experiences with drones have

proved to be quite useful in different fields and ways of managing and responding to disasters and emergencies. However, adherence to

safety requirements while using drones is important. This includes following protocols such as protection of privacy of data, avoiding

misusing the technology and meeting the required standards.

Jeffrey Williams Posted May 9, 2024 11:27 PM

Mr. Awono,

In your research did you find that current FAA administration of UAS/UAV police and administrative punitive fines was sufficient to dictate the expanding use and scope of drones? I ask because I could easily see a time and place where drone tech and usage will escalate past an administrative enforcement need and move into the realm of federal law. At which time and place it would imagine it would extremely difficult to legislate due to differences in application, use, and purposes of drone tech.

Jeff

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EMHS699 K001 Winter 2024 Graded Discussions Weeks 15-16: Results, Conclusions, & Recommendations

Hello Class,

My thesis investigated and examined the role and importance of interdisciplinary training and leadership styles in enhancing collaboration across public safety modalities. The primary focus was the role of interdisciplinary training between public safety dispatchers (PSD) and sworn field units. I wanted to exam effectiveness and efficacy of continual and advanced intermodal and interdisciplinary training and how/if bettering these types of training would or could improve sworn responder safety and public safety as a whole. In order to accomplish this, I employed a mixed- method approach of data collection that incorporated qualitative surveys and quantitative observational data. Along with the original research an assessment of topical scholarly data was used to further synthesis the results.

The results indicated that furthering PSD interdisciplinary training would create a deeper understanding of the varied operational roles, policies, M.O., and procedures that field units undertake as part of their response efforts. All of the evidence collected suggested that enhancing PSDs training on interdisciplinary and intermodal actions would increase field unit safety. The research suggested that the primary way this would occur is through aligning thought process and actions, meaning the better equipped PSDs are to understand how sworn field units respond the better informed the field units can be about what the circumstances of the incident they are responding to. As such, the more informed the field unit the better equipped they are to make informed decisions about how to respond.

The research further indicated that this type of change or acceptance in training is primarily done through a leadership structure that wants change. This type of leadership is defined as visionary and/or transformational leadership. Other non, forward looking styles of leadership, restricted or hampered the growth of training in general making it more difficult to advance interdisciplinary or intermodal training initiatives.

Lastly, and what I found most interesting, is that the research indicated that sworn personnel tend to think the lack of interdisciplinary or intermodal training is a one-sided issue. When asked sworn personnel overwhelming indicated that the training needed was PSDs only and not for sworn personnel to understand or improve their own understanding of how PSDs work or how they (sworn) could work together with dispatch to improve their response. The sworn personnel indicated that PSDs need further training in field tactics and response policy/procedure, but they do not need/want advanced training in how or why PSDs operate as they do. PSDs on the other hand, indicated a desire for both to improve. PSDs receiving better training in field response, and for field units to better understand and train in the dispatcher’s role.

While implementation was not focused on in this paper the research was clear that advancing this type training would not only serve to better interoffice relations among peers but it would also advance the capabilities of field units to better understand and prepare for response efforts. The recommendations made were for agencies to explore methods upon which to expand or introduce interdisciplinary/intermodal training for their PSDs and their officers. One of the primary methods upon which to expand this form of training is through the use of directed ride-alongs for dispatchers and sit-alongs for sworn personnel.

However, it should be noted, that personal experience would suggest that agencies who are interested in implementing this form of training should do so through the use of field training officer/firefighters and communications training officer programs. Working with these two groups to add a single week of training to both groups of probationary employees for integration into the other profession. Meaning that before being released from probation both dispatchers and sworn personnel must spend at least one full work-week with their counterparts. Additionally, both PSDs and sworn field units must integrate some form of continual and on-going training to ensure that each group is kept up to date on methods, means, and approaches of each group.

Jeff

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Created by Shannon Carpenter on May 7, 2024 8:59 AM

Weeks 15-16 Discussion

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EMHS699 K001 Winter 2024 Graded Discussions Weeks 15-16: Results, Conclusions, & Recommendations

One of the biggest takeaways on the ethical considerations of individual freedom vs. security in the

aftermath of 9/11 is that a complex relationship exists among the public, lawmakers, and government

officials. There is no definitive right and wrong answer; rather, the main objective of such research is

intended to convey the need for a middle ground between opposing viewpoints. The primary lesson

learned through this research is that post-9/11, the U.S. underwent a gross overcorrection of what it

perceived as security shortcomings, which in the decades since, it has attempted to scale back to create a

true sense of balance. From the perspectives of legal and policy analysis, case studies, existing surveys,

and existing interviews, the nuanced relationship between such discourse identifies the need for the

nation to come together and decide on how to proceed forward with national security objectives.

Overall, the contribution to emergency management came in the form of recognizing the need for

transparency, accountability, judicial oversight, regulatory compliance, and public awareness and

education campaigns designed to bridge the gap over the tradeoff of civil liberty infringement and

national security in a way that best suits the nation. The need for such rhetoric is evident, which this

thesis outlined in a manner that sets the conditions to bring the country together and develop a unified

direction forward.

The results were displayed chronologically in the manner of early legislation that laid the foundation for

enhanced security/government surveillance, landmark events that both supported and challenged the

idea of such activities, intermediate developments (i.e., policy that adapted the original provisions of the

USA PATRIOT Act to account for changing public/political climates), and recent studies displaying the

current state of policy revision. From 2001 until now, policy has changed from just sheer expansiveness

of government authority to include provisions for enhanced accountability and oversight of legislation, a

clear indication that the nation is at least attempting to address public concerns. Landmark decisions

have served as the legal basis by which the USA PATRIOT Act and subsequent legislation have been

either solidified or revised based on broader legal scrutiny. And, as of 2024, there are still policies being

introduced on the Congress floor intended to alleviate concerns over government intrusion, while at the

same time, trying to maintain a high level of national security. These results are indicative that the U.S. is

willing to change, but how that will occur is still up for debate.

The premiere recommendations for future research initiatives are found in the areas of transparency and

accountability (implementation of effective oversight mechanisms), limiting the scope and duration of

policy (i.e., revise the type of data collected and incorporation of sunset provisions), increasing judicial

oversight (requiring warrants for surveillance activities that revolve around the concept of proof of

necessity), protection of whistleblowers (protecting those that speak out against potential overreach,

abuse, or infractions), and public engagement (empowering the community to understand privacy

protections, accountability advocation, and collaborative projects). Through placing emphasis in these

areas, the federal government can develop a better working relationship with the general public so that a

true level of security (with respect to constitutional guarantees) can be achieved.

Jeffrey Williams Posted May 9, 2024 11:15 PM

Ms. Carpenter,

This must have been an extremely difficult topic to cover due to the subjective political nature of the topic. Without reading your thesis, I would imagine one the primary points of subjectivity is the understanding and prior case law based upon the idea of individual sovereignty based upon founding ideological ideals – thinkers like Locke - verse the Rousseau’s social contract viewpoint.

Traditionally the American political ideology and the colloquial “right” viewpoint is an ideology that aligns more with Locke’s emphasis of limited government, individual rights, and the sovereignty of the individual. In contrast, the Rousseau theory of social contract suggests that individual freedoms is less about absolute sovereignty and more about the collective safety.

The shifting ideologies of presidential administrations, especially during the Progressive Era under Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, further illustrate how political leadership can influence public perceptions and legislative frameworks. These administrations marked significant shifts towards a more interventionist government which, in many ways, paved the path for accepting Rousseau's concepts over Locke's in certain policy arenas. This historical evolution can provide a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play in modern security policies, where the balance often shifts based on contemporary political climates and global events.

These ideological shifts underscore the challenge in creating security policies that respect constitutional guarantees while effectively addressing genuine security threats. Each subsequent administration’s interpretation of the necessary balance between liberty and security can significantly affect legislative and executive actions, thereby influencing public opinion and legal standards.

Anyways, I went a little off the deep end. Sorry. Political philosophy and US constitutional history is kind of a hobby topic of mine. Sad, I know, hahah!

Congratulations on finishing!

Jeff