...James R. Van Scotter; Karen Moustafa Leonard Purpose The purpose is to expand our understanding of different organizational group interactions in crises and extend the Competing Values Framework of organizational culture into three first responder groups – firefighters, police and emergency...

.../approach – Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to operational personnel from the police, rescue and ambulance services in eight Swedish counties; 864 responses were received and analysed. Findings – Three aspects of the perception of preparedness for terrorist attacks among...

... on personal research and experience and reviews disaster response in Israel. Findings From the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 until the late‐1980s, disaster response, even in the civilian sector, was considered a military responsibility. The Israel Police was viewed at best as a support...

... was needed for equipment at the disaster site. The solution: individualized kits © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Disaster management Forensic science Police Disaster response kits Keywords: Disaster management, Forensic science, Police Defining the problem During...

...Lars Nylén Presents a Swedish police chief’s analysis of the operational command concept, defining different tactical situations and ways to improve command functions. Police activities either occur unexpectedly or are known beforehand. There is a difference if conditions are generally seen as calm...