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"Homeland Security Firms and Foundations.
Also experiencing noticeable growth or proliferation since September 11, which should continue over the next several years are homeland security groups and companies. Two examples of non-profit organizations recently formed on homeland security issues are the Homeland Security Foundation and the ANSER Institute for Homeland Security.
The Homeland Security Foundation is designed to help promote private and public partnerships to assist local and state efforts to prepare for a terrorist attack, establish a scholarship fund to grant degrees and training to public health officials and first responders, assist in information exchange over biochemical warfare and environment, offer educational seminars to school teacher and administrators on how to respond to terrorist threat and attack, and promote artistic works "that reflect the impact of domestic and international terrorism on American society" and promote "values of freedom, free enterprise, respect for human life, respect for gender, and respect for individual faith and religion" The Foundation also will promote community works to help homebound, sick, homeless and others who are unprotected and help the community " to be safe from the presence of crime and terror"
From: Anonymous
05/31/02
Citizens want to help secure our homeland from terrorists. Maybe an easy number (ex. 911) can be used to report suspicious behavior to a central law enforcement agency ASAP. E-mail addresses and state telephone numbers won't work for everyone. The main purpose should be not to let anything fall through the cracks if at all possible. The rescue and recovery workers did such a wonderful job at the WTC. We need that sense of unity they displayed to continue throughout the U.S. to protect our families in our homeland.
From: Bob Gallagher
06/01/02
In February 1968 I installed the first 911
emergency response system in
America.
Today there are thousands of these systems throughout America. Most of
them are County wide and paid for with county and city taxes.....
Surely these existing systems will be a major contribution to any
Homeland Security planning...
I don't see 911 mentioned in your Foundation web page....
From sunny Florida...
Bob and Mary...Have a good day...
History of 911Emergency Response System
The People's Voice
(The People's opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of HSF)
Note for HSF: BE AWARE!
11-09-02
Who
would I contact to present innovative technology that could be used for
Homeland Security?
The
intent would be to contribute PROACTIVELY through patented new technology to
predict and protect at various levels
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to
comprehensively assess vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and key
assets and protect them
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take
technological protective action
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enhance
analytic capabilities to
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ensure
the sharing of electronic information in a truly secure way
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demonstrate
the patents and approach are not just a new fashion flavor but a robust
evaluated and proven approach to technology security
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offer
examples where this technology has been successfully applied in the
I’d
like a contact name, e-mail, and telephone number so that I could somehow get
past the maze of bureaucracy to have real communication with a decision maker
regarding strategy and implementation of technology for Homeland Security. Thanks.
Regards,
virginia.soper@verizon.net
From HSF: Anti-terrorist
technology
(203) 422-2223
10-22-02
I find it sad that our nation has come to such a
circumstance, like
that I have read on your site. I do not support the Homeland security
you favor. I feel that in a nation like ours where our government is
far from worthy of trust we should never vanquish any of our freedoms.
If we begin to allow this administration, or any to come, to
outrageously misinterpret our constitution in the sake of security then
we are forfeiting everything this nation is based upon. We were
attacked for our belief in freedom and in our grief we are being blind
sighted and manipulated into believing that giving up what makes
America so wonderful is in the best interest of our nation. Don't you
see that the government in which you so arrogantly support is trying
their might to attain freedoms that have not been appointed to them. If
we allow this than the freedoms in which we still hold will soon
diminish. What happens in 50 years if we need to face such a tragedy
again? What do we give up then? This Homeland security idea is all a
front to take our government and change it's purpose and position under
the appealing idea of safety. I see tomorrow and with this
administration's influence it seems grave.
I hope that our nation and our President can come to there senses and
realize that the path we're trekking is not paved in ivy and periwinkle.
Sincerely,
RAVEN
NCASTREL01@nscc.mass.edu
10-16-02
As we prepare for Disaster Recovery and Prevention
for records and information on the University Campuses of America, we could and
should work with all available State and Federal Emergency Resources to protect
our campuses (students, information and facilities). I feel every State
Government should work with collages and universities in accomplishing this
goal. Prevention and awareness is always better than recovery and lost of
life.
Willie Jones
UM Records Management, jonesw@umsystem.edu
10-15-02
To Whom It May Concern,
I recently visited your web site in search of possible audiences for a title we
publish on homeland security and countering terrorism -- Making the Nation
Safer: The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism. After
viewing your site and its content, I feel that this title may be of great
interest to your membership and/or visitors to your site.
Vulnerabilities abound in U.S. society. The openness and efficiency of our
key
infrastructures -- transportation, information and telecommunications systems,
health systems, the electric power grid, emergency response units, food and
water supplies, and others -- make them susceptible to terrorist attacks.
Making the Nation Safer discusses technical approaches to mitigating these
vulnerabilities.
A broad range of topics are covered in this book, including: nuclear and
radiological threats, such as improvised nuclear devices and "dirty
bombs;"
bioterrorism, medical research, agricultural systems and public health; toxic
chemicals and explosive materials; information technology, such as
communications
systems, data management, cyber attacks, and identification and authentication
systems; energy systems, such as the electrical power grid and oil and natural
gas systems; and transportation systems. Making the Nation Safer makes
recommendations in each of these areas on how to immediately apply existing
knowledge and technology to start research and development programs that could
produce innovations to strengthen key systems and protect us against future
threats.
Please consider posting the following listing on your site, or perhaps linking
to the book (see below). I have provided a link to our home page and the
direct
link to Making the Nation Safer on our site, where the book can be viewed in
full text, free of charge. I believe that visitors to your site and
members of
your organization would be interested in learning more about this wonderful
book. Our books are available on our site with complete search
capabilities.
As an added bonus, we offer a 20% discount to anyone who purchases a book
through our web site Please take a few moments to acquaint yourself with
our
site, as I'm sure that you'll see what a valuable resource it can be. I
would
also be pleased to post a reciprocal link to your web site as well. Our
site
averages more than 750,000 hits per day, with almost 15,000 unique visitors.
The full text of Making the Nation Safer can be viewed, free of charge, at
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10415.html.
I would also enjoy learning more about your book review process, if available,
and how I may submit our titles for review. Please contact me with your
decision, information, or any questions you may have. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Doug Strassler
Assistant Publicist
The National Academies Press
dstrassler@nas.edu
10-08-02
09-28-02
It was announced yesterday on the the news that there was a large amount of vaccine for smallpox. It came to my mind that, if I was a part of a terrorist group, I would do what I could to attack and destroy any large supply of vaccine. I would do this as close as possible to the same time an attack was being made in order to inflict the most terror that I could. In view of the information that has come forth regarding Saddam Hussein capabilities -- I heard that he could launch an attack within 45 minutes I am even more concerned that adequate steps are being taken to safeguard our precious vaccine supplies! Please pass this on to those who are able to take the proper steps. Thank you -- Richard Hutchings
LiahonaLad@aol.com
09-24-02
09-12-02
Hi folks, I was on vacation as it seems everybody is enjoying this month. However, before leaving I left a message on the Board of Excite.Com to gather the opinions of other people about Homeland Security. If you want to respond to these individuals, please, visit Board (politics) of Excite.com and look under Homeland Security. We will bring other voices here periodically.
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08-22-02
Dear Sirs,
I am a retired Paramedic with over seventeen years of active duty on an
ambulance in Mecklenburg Co., Charlotte, NC. and maintain a strong interest in
the emergency medical field. During my time with Mecklenburg Co. my training was
diverse and
experiential. I began as a dispatcher and retired as a Crew-Chief, Field
Training Officer and instructor of quite a few disciplines in regard to EMS.
Currently, I am a CPR Instructor Trainer and will soon enroll in a
re-certification course for paramedic. My age is forty-seven; my health is
better than most. Please respond as soon as
possible in regard to enlistment, training, etc. I
have two sons in the US Army and want to do my part as well.
Sincerely,
Valerie Gregory-Ehret, EMT-P, LMT#2029
From HSF: Emergency Medicine and Primary Care
08/06/02
To Whom it May Concern,
Our company currently provides security guard services
to five Coal
Fired generating stations in the Southwest. We have over 55 employed
officers. Since 9/11 we have been monitoring Homeland Securities alerts
and
are training our people to be vigilant regarding terrorist movements and
updating our employees with information. My inquiry is in regards to any
grants or training opportunities that might be available to our security
guards.
Could you please respond to:
Fred Frost
Chief Security Inc.
2050 Afton Pl.
Farmington, N.M. 87401
From HSF: Coal
08/01/02
Dear Sir/Madam
Recommending a new book on defeating cult terrorism in Japan.
Aum Shinrikyo-Japan's Unholy Sect
I am the author of a book on the Japanese cult, Aum Shrinrikyo which released
sarin nerve gas into a Tokyo subway system in 1995 killing and injuring
thousands. It was considered an act of terrorism from a cult whose belief was
the
destruction of mankind. The deadly cult, Aum Shinrikyo, is still on the United
States list of terrorists and below is a brief synopsis of this book : Aum
Shinrikyo-Japan's Unholy Sect" and after the Sept 11th incident, the issue
of
terrorism has become a topic of great concern to everyone and I hope you and
your associates in the
terrorism studies program.
A little about this book;
On the 26th of March 1995, sarin gas was released in a Tokyo subway station
crammed with morning rush hour commuters and all hell broke loose.
In the aftermath of anguish, death, painful injuries and broken lives, the
deadly action was traced back to a cult called Aum Shinrikyo.
What lay behind this ferocious lashing the cult had given to the orderly,
uncluttered society Japan was so proud of? What dark sinister secrets lay
behind the walls of the Aum Shinrikyo compound in Kamikuishiki?
Tsutsumi Sakamoto, a Yokohama lawyer took up the challenge of finding
answers to these questions and one cold , gray November morning in 1995, the
young attorney, his wife and ten month old son disappeared without a
trace. This is the chilling story of how a young lawyer sacrificed his life and
that of his poignantly young family to stem the reign of terror of the
cult's guru, Shoko Asahara. He spoke out from his lonely hillside grave and was
heard at last after six long years. He had died to right a social wrong , the
rest was up to the
living
This book is available by accessing the publisher's website and browsing for
author Rei Kimura;
www.booksurge.com
Regards
Rei Kimura
From HSF: Sarin Nerve Gas
07/31/02
Recruiting more language and experienced military graduates. I formally went to military college w/ Iranian military exchange personnel before the shah fell, perhaps they may still be alive or in country, I know these people well and their psychological profile pretty well down, in other words, I know how they think, somewhat ancient persuasion if you will. Please, contact me anytime !
From HSF: The U.S. Department of State
07/29/02
Hi,
I have been frustrated as a peace officer for over 20 years with security and
intelligence training in my past that basic civil defense strategies and
policies haven't been implemented or even discussed. There are signs that we as
a people are far behind in preparedness for internal attacks. Your group could
be utilized effectively, but even your group is experiencing a lack of drive
power. There are several ways your group could propel itself into the fore-front
of your own mission. We need you to push the new agency "Home land
security" to a more positive role. Your group could begin in the area of
communications net for one. Please contact me at jpurdy48@yahoo.com
or cell (408) 422-1358. God Bless America. john purdy
From HSF: Enlisting the Private Sector: The Importance of Private/Public Partnerships in the War on Terrorism"
07/29/02
Joe Penna
New Direct email:
mailto:joe.penna@precision-marketing.com
From HSF: Defining the meaning of Security
Is the Land of the Free still Home of the Brave?
07/24/02
From HSF: Explosives
07/03/02
I am a trucker and a Vietnam Vet and I feel the next large scale attack could come by truck. We need to be looking at trucking schools across the country. Last week, I was stopped by D.O.T. and they checked my weight but never checked my load? Truckers go into every port in the country and all major city. Truckers can help, they are out there 24/7. I just want to know if someone is looking at this.
From HSF: More eyes on drivers
07/03/02
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