Law Enforcement

Paper Summary:

This study presents an overview of some of the important literature on the subject of law enforcement's role in an emergency situation. Because the role that law enforcement plays in these types of situations can be so varied, it is important from a policy perspective to consider the relevant analysis of the subject in order to develop a clearer grasp of what effective roles law enforcement agencies can play in an emergency management situation. The examination reveals what, if any, consensus exists on the matter of the role that law enforcement agencies should take in an emergency management situation.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The existing literature on the question of law enforcement's role in emergency management is quite varied. This can be attributed in large part to the reality that emergency management situations can be incredibly varied and present demands to law enforcement agencies that are quite different from one incident to the next. For instance, the pressures placed on law enforcement agencies during the mitigation of a terrorist attack will be quite different from said agency's responses to a natural disaster, to a HAZMAT incident, or to a public health emergency. Despite these differences in circumstances, common themes emerge throughout the literature that suggests that law enforcement's role will be an extension of its traditional roles in protecting life and property in non-emergency management situations. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cloud, R., Cohilas, A. and Lowe, B. (2006, January). Evacuation fundamentals. Fire Engineering, 159(1), pp. 111-113.
• Collins, L. (2005, October). Tsunamis: a wakeup call for the U.S., part 2. Fire Engineering, 158(10), pp. 89-94.
• Donahue, M.L. (1993, November). Hazardous materials training. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 62(11), pp. 1-5.
• Fickes, M. (2002, January). Expect the best, plan for the worst: disaster planning, prudent steps and cooperation with government law enforcement characterize the future direction of many colleges and universities in response to the September 11 terrorist attack. College Planning & Management, 5(1), pp. 22-26.
• Hiller, T. (1994, September). Bomb attacks in city centers. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 63(9), pp. 13-17.

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