Security and Safety in Los Angeles High-Rise Buildings After 9/11

Abstract

(1) 9/11 RAISES MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HIGH-RISE BUILDING SECURITY PRACTICES IN Los Angeles; (2) Building Owners and Managers Association commissioned a short study by RAND at the behest of Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo; (3) Study to be presented as a 'documented briefing' for building owners and managers, building occupants, and public officials: (1) Identify generic threats; (2) Identify exemplary practices; (3) Discuss issues after an event; and (4) Suggest potential public policy actions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA405632

Entities

People

  • Brian Rosen
  • Jamison J. Medby
  • Jonathan Schchter
  • Rae W. Archibald

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Best Practices
  • Case Studies
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Emergency Response
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Safety
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Security Personnel
  • Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Warning Systems

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