Event Security
Explore how to align your agency’s plans with funding opportunities related to national celebrations and large-scale event needs
A new, unified approach to public event safety is moving jurisdictions from reactive to proactive protection — driven by partnerships, data and purpose
In Springfield, Missouri, police, fire and public works crews teamed up to roll out mobile vehicle barriers for a packed downtown Halloween celebration
Authorities had blocked off the area to allow trick-or-treaters but the driver drove around the barricades and traveled recklessly the wrong way
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
Officers converged on the vehicle and handcuffed the driver and two passengers
“When you are unable to run away or find a hiding place, you need to find a way to act and to fight back.”
Pride organizers claimed PD handling of a suspicious vehicle delayed the start of the parade
Police said they were called to the suspect’s home in September 2019 after a family member called to say he was threatening “to kill everyone” there
The gunman opened fire from a rooftop and evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman, police said
The amount and specificity of specific skills training must be increased in regularity and intensity for all sworn officers from recruit to chief of police
Authorities said a 22-year-old man named as a person of interest in the shooting was taken into police custody Monday evening
The 70-year-old gunman sat by himself during a church dinner before killing three people
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
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