495 Week 5 Responses
Here are 4 discussion posts by classmates from the 495 class that need responses. Responses must be APA format, 150 200 words, must have at least 1 verifiable/legitimate source per response, in text citations. Per response Due by Saturday November 23, 2019 @ 12:00 Noon 36 hours.
Discussion #1
Post #1
Toby Jaramillo
The one think I believe the author was trying to convey in this reading is this. Obviously problems exist in this world. Are the problems that exist, are they our problem or do we make them our problem. When i selected the topic of recruitment and retention. I do believe it is our problem, not only as a public safety official but also as a regular citizen.
When we chose a life of public safety as a public servant, we take an oath or have an obligation to fulfill that public need. As far as the data to make it a thinkable item, well there are way to prove that. From our overblown overtime budget to the number of unfilled positions that you are budgeted for.
Also; is this something that needs immediate attention or is something that can be a well thought out plan. Part of that process is also to discuss how you will implement that plan and how you will monitor its success or weaknesses if any.
Reference
Arsham, Hossein (n.d.) Leadership Decision Making. Retrieved from: http://home.ubalt.edu/ntsbarsh/opre640/partXIII.htm#rbeingThinkable
Post#2
Gene Ryan
Dr. Arsham (1996) writes that when contemplating if a matter is thinkable, one of the impedances is that people think with their hopes or fears or wishes rather than with their minds. In other words, for a problem to be thinkable the analysis must be a logical process and solution. Challenges that are thinkable relay on fact more than emotion. The public safety issue I presented analyzes the implications of societal demand for medical care via the 9-1-1 system. To effectively address the issue, there first must be a genuine understanding of how and when it began. This type of intelligence is not gleaned through a quick or peripheral review, but instead, requires contemplation and analysis. Consistent with this approach is Arshams (1996) belief that Decision[s] does not just happen; it takes reflection and thought. The pubic safety challenge I have selected requires primarily logical thinking and process analysis. These tools for problem-solving qualify my cited problem as thinkable.
Reference
Arsham, L. (1996). Leadership Decision Making. Retrieved from http://home.ubalt.edu/ntsbarsh/opre640/partXIII.htm#rbeingThinkable
Discussion #2
Post #1
Darryl Duncan
My issue reflected in the unmet needs and persistent problems identified by Ruben and Colle, determines that the homeless rate can be improved and decreased but not everyone can be saved. I understand that it’s not one of the major issues in the emergency management field but it’s still an important issue. Homelessness has not been addressed and researchers need to take this problem more seriously. Lessons have not been learned, issues have not been resolved and that knowledge gained the hard way. from the painful experience in actual disaster due to the person becoming homeless, living in poor conditions and nothing is being done about it. The six topics discussed are, long-term recovery, mitigation, federal emergency management workforce, knowledge base, lessons learned, and decreasing impact on policy and making. Homelessness is not included but it relates to what the unmet needs and persistent problems in the emergency management field. in discussing unmet needs and persistent problems, simply identifying issues may emphasize how difficult developing the solution may be depending on the nature of the problem. It is essential to determine what problems/ issues can be reduced if not solved by the right ways and means. This is the case because while some are “manageable” others are more systematic in nature. We cannot determine how many homeless individuals will change their surroundings but we can improve the rate and we cannot criticize the individuals that chose to be homeless. All we can do is have a positive attitude and try to improve.
References
Trainor, J., & Subbio, T. (n.d.). critical issues in disaster science and management. Retrieved from https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/docs/critical-issues-in-disaster-science-and-management.pdf
Post #2
Gilberto Cabrera
How is your issue reflected in the unmet needs and persistent problems identified by Ruben and Colle?
The unmet needs and persistent problems address how difficult it may be to develop solutions to the identified problem (Rubin & Colle, 2012). It is crucial to identify issues in public safety, but it is also important to determine how the problem can be reduced if not solved. Therefore, I feel the issue of cybercrime is reflected in the unmet needs and persistent problems through mitigation.
According to Rubin and Colle (2012), for every dollar spent on mitigation, four dollars are saved on recovery and response expenses. Whenever a company encounters a cyber-attack, it is important to report the incident to law enforcement. Also, organizations should be in contact with law enforcement when they detect suspicious activities. Sharing information with law enforcement is essential in the fight against cybercrimes. The shared information is used to conduct investigations.
However, mitigating cybercrime may be difficult because of hack attribution. A company may realize that it has been hacked, but law enforcement may have no idea where the attack came from (Rubens, 2015). This makes it difficult to identify the perpetrator. This is, therefore, a persistent problem that makes it difficult for law enforcement agencies to mitigate cybercrimes.
References
Rubens, P. (2015). Why is fighting cybercrime so hard? Retrieved from https://www.esecurityplanet.com/network-security/why-is-fighting-cybercrime-so-hard.html
Rubin, C.B., & Colle, J. (2012). Unmet needs and persistent problems. Critical Issues in Disaster Science and Management, 427-448. https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/docs/critical-issues-in-disaster-science-and-management.pdf
