Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis
Item Details
Title
Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis
Topics
Evaluates the risk assessment strategies of DHS. In regard to biothreat risk assessments specifically, this work focuses on the quality of the assessments for decision-making purposes, making recommendations for improvement.
Date
2010
Conclusions
Finds that the risk assessments overall do not yet provide adequate results to inform decision-making. Significant improvements are needed to meet this standard. Importantly, improving scientific practices, peer review, and transparency are necessary to meet this goal.
Source
National Research Council. Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis. The National Academies Press. 2010. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12972/review-of-the-department-of-homeland-securitys-approach-to-risk-analysis. Accessed March, 2024.
Citation
“Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed October 16, 2024, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/563.