Event Security
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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
Worshippers and their pastor were credited with holding the gunman until police arrived
Police say churchgoers detained the gunman calling their intervention an act of “exceptional heroism and bravery”
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 shooter was recently released from jail after he was arrested for assaulting a CHP officer, but under California’s so-called sanctuary state law, ICE is not notified when in-custody people are released
The shifts are long for police; EMS crews have responded to parade accidents and injuries; firefighters are on-site for flambeau safety
A recent online event shared best practices for law enforcement collaboration with faith-based communities to improve security
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
Instead of ticking, deputies heard purring
“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
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