Event Security
The deadly New Orleans crowd attack shows how extremists weaponize vehicles to target public spaces, stressing the importance of stronger security and counter-radicalization measures
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
A disheveled chess fan with a troubled past attempted to derail the prestigious international chess event in New York City, but the NYPD’s response ensured the games went on
“If you’re asking me right now, I probably did have deputies that prevented the third assassination attempt,” Riverside County sheriff Chad Bianco said
The overtime pay for July 15-18 totaled more than $1.6 million; the total cost of event security is expected to fall within the $7 million provided by a DOJ grant
“We have been diligently preparing...for appropriate response to demonstrations, crowd control and the exercising of our First Amendment rights,” Portland Chief Bob Day said
The committee found multiple failures on almost every level ahead of the Butler, Pa. shooting, including in planning, communications, security and allocation of resources
A critical examination of the lapses in security that allowed a shooter to target former President Trump
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a person “may have been training a bomb detection dog” nearby and “falsely reported explosives being found”
Dozens of temporary cameras will help officers monitor the parade route, as well as 12 drones flying over the area
The man made it over a barrier ringing the media area and began climbing the back side of a riser where reporters and cameras were stationed
Drones are extraordinary force multipliers that provide unique response and investigative tools for first responders. However, their increasing popularity and easy availability raises sobering security concerns
Butler Township officers expressed frustration with the Secret Service for failing to post someone on the roof, with one officer saying he advised them to do so days before
The officer’s shot forced the suspect to recoil, resulting in a 10-second pause in gunfire; this critical period allowed the Secret Service sniper to take decisive action
“We were supposed to get a face-to-face briefing with the Secret … and that never happened,” said Jason Woods of the Beaver County SWAT team
“Our goal is to offer the highest level of public safety to the Los Angeles County community when the Olympics arrive in our city,” the department stated
The explosive-sniffing team will work to maintain a safe environment for spectators and athletes; the NYPD did not disclose specific details about the mission
French officials condemned the attacks as “criminal actions,” but said there was no sign of a direct link to the Games
FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that the shooter researched the JFK assassination and flew a drone over the venue before attending the rally
Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris stated that Butler officers alerted state police about the suspect’s suspicious behavior before leaving posts to seek him out
LAPD reportedly had a role in persuading the French government to temporarily suspend a law that does not allow for overseas police officers to be armed in the country
During a congressional hearing, Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Trump rally
30x30 initiative, other LE organizations address misguided blame in response to Trump rally shooting
“Statements blaming this shooting on efforts to promote gender equity are disingenuous at best and deeply dangerous at worst,” the statement said
Columbus, Ohio Police Department officers assisting with RNC security in Milwaukee shot a man after he moved toward an unarmed person while raising knives
The Trump rally shooting demonstrated commendable actions like quick thinking by citizens, as well as shortcomings such as poor site selection and training gaps
“The officer had both hands on the roof to get up on the roof [but] never made it because the shooter had turned towards the officer, and rightfully and smartly, the officer let go,” Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe said
Public safety agencies are posting tributes to former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore
“We are confident in the plan we have implemented for the Republican National Convention,” said Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, the U.S. Secret Service’s RNC coordinator
Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, used his body as a shield to protect his wife and daughter as bullets rang out, loved ones say
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The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
Former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief Corey Comperatore “died a hero” when he “dove on his family to protect them,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said
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