Disaster Response
The project allows local police and law enforcement partners to take a proactive role in providing comprehensive training and support to different entities in their community
This guide will help you submit a successful application, enabling your agency to meet its funding requirements and effectively tackle future challenges
Interoperability is not just a technical term; it’s the backbone of a coordinated and efficient emergency response strategy
From a fortified building on a thin barrier island, Chief Scooter Resweber called the destruction “the worst I’ve seen in my lifetime”
Officers are heard calling for survivors and seen escorting residents away from the wreckage
Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires
The number of confirmed dead has risen to 18, with 145 residents still unaccounted for
Firefighters, police officers and others working 12-hour shifts at the site have been plied with everything from pizza and energy drinks to deep-fried Oreos
Police drone technology has a staggering amount of applications. Here’s a roundup of UAS footage that captures how drones help law enforcement
The pandemic will solidify new best practices for agencies to manage a disaster that inhibits physical EOC operations
The warning siren will be used for all disasters, including wildfires, earthquakes and floods
Albany police helped carry young children to safety after an underpass flooded
Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country
Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy
In large-scale emergencies, police, fire, EMS, and a wide variety of other governmental organizations and private enterprises need to pull together
The Lab tests devices and applications before they are deployed in the field
Although smartphones are clearly introducing new operational capabilities, there are other relevant technologies emerging that will further this trend
Here’s what procurement officers need to keep in mind to ensure their department gets optimal FirstNet connectivity and capability
Mobile technology has become a force multiplier for public safety, improving overall situational awareness and the effective use of limited resources
The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley
As police and firefighter numbers fall nationwide, agencies have to plan how to do more with less
This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel
The network separates public safety communications traffic from commercial traffic and supports functions like priority and preemption
The demands of public safety require drones, training and certifications that are up to the job
Heat-seeking drones helped reassure searchers that they hadn’t overlooked anyone in the aftermath of the twister that killed 23 people
The First Responders Registration Intake gives first responders the opportunity to register for assistance when their work schedules allow
Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes
Innovative use of social media platforms can help responders overcome communication challenges during disaster response
Mexico Beach firefighter Bryon Hughes and Panama City Police Detective Cori Clark got married despite the destruction Hurricane Michael brought
Officers have journeyed to the areas affected by the storm to hand out much-needed accessories and provide comfort and care
The number of dead was expected to rise, but authorities scrapped plans for setting up a temporary morgue
Following 9/11 and subsequent natural and man-made disasters, LE agencies have embraced new responsibilities associated with disaster preparedness and response
Mass fatality scenes require the combined efforts of multiple agencies to tackle scene management, disaster victim identification and possible criminal investigation
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