Incident Command
Incident command is the foundation of effective emergency response. Police1’s Incident Command topic provides law enforcement leaders, supervisors and officers with news, training resources, ICS updates, best practices, and case studies to strengthen command and control during critical incidents, large-scale events and daily operations. Stay informed on strategies for managing resources, coordinating multi-agency response, and improving decision-making to protect communities and first responders.
Chief Chris Moore explains why closing communication gaps, enhancing interoperability, and securing mobile platforms are critical to officer safety and rapid emergency response
Outfitted with advanced software and seamless integration, the Tesla Cybertruck on display in Oracle’s IACP booth showcased the future of patrol vehicles and situational awareness for police
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats
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The Sharkey County Sheriff’s Office in Rolling Fork reported gas leaks and people trapped in piles of rubble
This is the first stage of an administrative shakeup Chief Brian O’Hara believes is necessary to prepare for monitorship under a federal consent decree
The ability to mitigate intel and communication dysfunction requires many more training reps than what is currently budgeted for
The loss of night shift patrols came from a 6% budget cut, drop in staffing and the elimination of a shift
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All public safety agencies will be located in one location for better communication; HPD’s police chief will have the authority to reject security plans
La Crosse police work hard to keep the peace during Octoberfest, and this year, a perimeter protection plan was introduced to prevent a Waukesha-style attack
The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety
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This was the first civil trial from the Portland 2020 protests to reach a jury, with more than 50 similar lawsuits pending against the city
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. It didn’t hinder anyone on my team’s actions. We did what we had to do.”
Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be “in the hundreds”
Even if a detailed plan for every contingency isn’t possible, just having the idea of what might happen can lessen the shock and improve response
While the report covers many areas of improvement, one devastatingly important factor current LEOs should consider is the need to share intelligence and information
This DHS-sponsored event aims to strengthen urban first response to evolving threats in day-to-day operations and during larger-scale emergency incidents
A Police1 webinar presenter addresses how the unified staging of vehicles brings order to chaos during an MCI
A Police1 webinar presenter addresses the issue of on scene vehicle security during a mass casualty event
One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both
The city will investigate whether Lt. Mariano Pargas was responsible for taking command and what specific actions he took to establish that command
A report by an investigative committee from the Texas House of Representatives is the first to criticize both state and federal law enforcement
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development
Public safety agencies need integrated and flexible digital capabilities to improve cybersecurity and to better serve and protect
Digital playbooks allow incident response coordinators to plan, execute and monitor their operations through their tablets, smartphones, or laptops
Leadership errors made in training, if corrected, can lead to better actions in real situations
Digital transformation can empower law enforcement at all levels to be better prepared and improve community outcomes.
As agencies modernize infrastructure and move to the cloud, it’s important to consider the interface and collaboration between the network and security teams as well as state, local, and federal agencies.
Read, save and share these resources to ensure each public safety agency is ready to respond and collaborate while on scene of your next potential MCI
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