Event security
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
Highly detailed maps help illustrate likely areas of vulnerability in and around venues
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 City of Aurora had revoked the parade’s permit earlier this week because not enough officers signed up to work an overtime shift
The event in Aurora, Illinois, has faced controversy since organizers banned police from marching in uniform
The news comes after parade organizers banned uniformed officers from marching, although police didn’t say if the officer shortage is related
The DedroneRapidResponse can be attached to a portable tower to provide security for large gatherings like sporting events and concerts
A special task force has been created for the event and is comprised of officers from as far away as Alaska
Most of Cleveland’s bomb squad resigned in February after officers accused a supervisor of bringing a live pipe bomb to training
The shifts are long for police; EMS crews have responded to parade accidents and injuries; firefighters are on-site for flambeau safety
A robot described as the “offspring of Wall-E and Baymax” will serve as a mobile security camera, officials said
The overwhelming show of force reflects the importance of this single game to the country, officials said
Police Chief James Chapman said the man drove through an intersection blocked by police and “flipped off” the officers
“It took a lot of ache out of my heart,” said Officer Gary Wallace
City trucks “will be strategically placed” in areas of the largest crowds, police said
The man who plowed through a Christmas parade is facing five counts of first-degree homicide
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
Houston police are conducting a separate criminal investigation into the events left 10 dead
A criminal investigation into the deaths at last week’s music festival is underway
More than 20 lawsuits have been filed, accusing organizers of failing to take appropriate crowd-control steps
The rapper had previously been charged in 2015 and 2017 for causing riots at his concerts
Tragedies like the one in Houston that left eight people dead on Friday have been happening for a long time
13 people remain hospitalized; Astroworld organizer and rapper Travis Scott thanked police and fire departments for their response and support
Anecdotal evidence suggests the tower’s presence does result in a lower incidence of crimes at large public events
City leaders plan to bring in thousands of police officers and Guard soldiers to prepare for possible unrest
“Quite frankly, it is irresponsible and it alludes to putting dollars over officer lives”
The Guard troops will supplement local law enforcement agencies in preparing for potential unrest
The proposed $35 million fund would be used to reimburse out-of-jurisdiction police agencies that pitch in when an emergency arises
Avoiding planning failures at large events with dignitaries present
Last week’s events at the Capitol have lent momentum to a longstanding effort for D.C. to gain direct authority over its National Guard
Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said in a statement Monday that officials have “comprehensive, coordinated plans” in place
The Secret Service said in a statement that it’s committed to making sure the inauguration is safe and secure
Tucson Police said it will instead have roving officers in the general area of polling locations to respond to any disturbances
