The report has made 10 recommendations, including robust psychiatric emergency plans, protocols and standards, better transport and escort arrangements, as well as the establishment of the Mental Health Network.

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DeMint said that organizing TSA employees may leave administrators unable to reward exceptional screeners and fire those who are under-performing, or adjust protocols as emergency situations arise.

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As part of the CRI, the CDC and state public health personnel assess local emergency-management plans, protocols and capabilities for 72 Metropolitan Statistical Areas and four non-MSA large cities.

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