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Authorities and Limitations in Sharing Information Between Public Health Agencies and Law Enforcement : Issue Brief
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2012
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Description:Public health agencies and law enforcement share responsibility for protecting the public and promoting its welfare. Their cooperation and collaboration are crucial to all components of emergency management: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Whether a public health emergency is caused by natural, accidental, or intentional means, data about the emergency and its impacts are crucial for both public health and law enforcement to carry out their respective functions. For this reason, “information sharing” is one of the 15 capabilities for national public health preparedness standards developed by CDC to assist state and local public health departments in their strategic planning.
This document was compiled from April–November 2012 and reflects the laws and programs current then. It reflects only portions of the laws relevant to public health emergencies and is not intended to be exhaustive of all relevant legal authority. This resource is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional legal or other advice.
The document was funded by CDC Award No. 1U38HM000454 to the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials; Subcontractor Subcontractor University of Michigan School of
Public Health, Network for Public Health Law – Mid-States Region.
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