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Hometown Security
Tools to Help Your Community Prepare

SPEAKER: O.T. Gagnon III (Ollie), CPP, PSP
Protective Security Advisor - West Florida District
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office of Infrastructure Protection

During both steady state and times of heightened awareness, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engages closely with private sector and community partners to provide expert counsel and recommendations about protective measures they can implement to protect facilities and venues. DHS provides free tools and resources to communities because the Department recognizes that communities are the first line of defense in keeping the public safe and secure. The Department encourages businesses to Connect, Plan, Train, and Report. Applying these four steps in advance of an incident or attack can help better prepare businesses and their employees to proactively think about the role they play in the safety and security of their businesses and communities.