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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the liaison officer specifically:
- Acts as a contact point for all agency personnel
- Keeps lists of the agencies and personnel representing the agencies
- Facilitates meetings and cooperation among agencies
- Identifies problems in inter-agency communications
- Keeps the "Grand Pooh-Bahs" in Washington up to speed
- Fills out lots of forms
- Does a post-mortem when an incident is wrapped up
Not brain surgery, but clearly necessary to ensure that all activities are coordinated and effective during an emergency situation.
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This was first published in January 2008
Security Management Strategies for the CIO
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