CONCEPT
The governments of APEC member countries are united in their determination to end the threat that terrorism poses to these shared goals and are committed to fighting terrorism and promoting growth as stated in the Shanghai Counter-Terrorism Statement (linkto: www.apec.org
HSA focuses on the Asia-Pacific region's key infrastructure
needs, providing a vital mix of leadership and learning to those
who secure its internal and external borders.
Our editorial features topical, informative and opinionated interviews; policy leaders discuss questions of funding and its desired impact; the architects of regional counter-terrorism action plans profile major projects; while case studies and experts offer guidance on how to select and deploy comprehensive solutions that yield demonstrable return.
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EDITORIAL
AIRTIGHT? HSA’s Julian Rogers talks counter-terrorism with Craig Bradbrook, Director of Security and Facilitation at the Airports Council International. Following Europe’s lead on counter-terrorism HSA meets Christian Sommade – Director of the French High Committee for Civil Defence and President of the European Homeland Security Association (EHSA) – to find out what lessons Asia can learn from Europe’s efforts to combat terrorism. Are you ready? A CBRN attack by terrorists is the stuff of nightmares for the authorities in Asia Pacific. Planning for any eventuality is therefore crucial and will help to ensure that such an attack will only ever be a pipedream for the fanatics. By Frances Davies. Standard issue The public safety communications market is increasingly adopting Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), the digital mobile radio standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). A problem shared Europe, as Asia, has suffered devastating attacks at the hands of terrorists in recent decades. HSA speaks exclusively with the man charged with making it as difficult as possible for them to strike again. We cannot afford weak links Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Professor S Jayakumar outlines why enhancing the security of the global supply chains will be vital in order to safeguard the region’s and the world’s economy. Containing the risk of contamination Arthur Rabjohn, President of Region XI of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and Director at Steelhenge Consulting. Emergency contact Five years after 9/11, first responder communities are still working to address wireless communication shortcomings. Neil Davey reports RFID and Homeland Permeability By Bert Moore, Director, Communications and Media Relations, AIM Global
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