By, Tim Tinker, Lane Bailey, Lisa Farbstein and Dave Ray

In August 2010, The National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) hosted an expert panel discussion entitled, When the Crisis Hits the Fan...Whatcha Gonna Do?

The three suspicious packages sent to government officials in Maryland and Washington, D.C., last week, including one addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano that ignited in a mail facility, are just the latest incidents underscoring the critical need for security solutions. Daily headlines from all corners of the globe confirm that security has become an international concern, and governments and organizations worldwide are looking for concrete strategies for mitigating threats.