2013-Annual-Report-SMALL

The National Nuclear SecurityAdministration (NNSA)'s RadiologicalAssistance Program (RAP) is thenation's premier first-responseresource in assessing an emergencysituation and advising decisionmakerson further steps to taketo evaluate and minimize thehazards of a radiological incident.RAP provides resources (trainedpersonnel and equipment) toevaluate, assess, advise, isotopicallyidentify, search for, and assist inthe mitigation of actual or perceivednuclear or radiological hazards. TheRAP is implemented on a regionalbasis, with coordination between theemergency response elements ofstate, local, and federal agencies.Regional coordination is intended toprovide a timely response capabilityand to foster a working relationshipbetween NNSA and the responseelements of the states, tribes, andlocal agencies within the region.Albuquerque Police Departmentpersonnel attended two exercises/training sponsored by RAP withthe goal to improve the City’sresponse to a radiological eventwithin Albuquerque. The courseswere conducted in March, April, andAugust.The Albuquerque Police Departmentis charged with ensuring the safetyof thousands of Albuquerque citizensand visitors enjoying the 4th ofJuly celebration and Summerfest.Several meetings were held with firstresponders from law enforcementand the fire department as wellas key stakeholders to developan incident action plan. The planassisted first responders to helpthem provide medical attention in aquick and efficient manner when theneed arose. The plan also ensuredthat the proper security was in placeto prevent and mitigate any criminalor terroristic incident which wouldcause harm to those attending theevent. The plan also ensured thatHOMELAND SECURITYDIVISIONattendees were able to enjoy theevent without nuisances.As the largest event in New Mexicowith over 800,000 guests and visitorsfrom 18 countries, the AlbuquerquePolice Department strived to ensurethat the event was pleasurable andsafe for everyone. APD receivedsupport from over 20 different lawenforcement agencies, workingcohesively as a unified command.In addition to coordinating on scenemedical assistance, on-site securityto prevent criminal or terroristicincidents, and preventing andminimizing nuisance, a PreventiveRadiation Nuclear Detection (PRND)Program was implemented as inprevious years.The PRND Program detectsunauthorized attempts to bringradiological/nuclear materialintended for the use againstattendees of the event with theintent to cause mass casualties.Special equipment, personnel, anda command vehicle were broughtto the event to detect, track, andresolve signs of nuclear/radiologicalmaterial on the field. Special trainingwas also provided prior to the eventto ensure equipment proficiency andreliability.23Roger BanezCommanderThe Homeland SecurityDivision prevents, mitigates,and deters man made andnatural disasters throughenhanced informationcollection and sharing, criticalinfrastructure protection,community preparedness, andstrengthening cooperativeresponse with Federal, State,local, and tribal agencies.“Protecting our communitycan only be attained throughcollaborative efforts.”