Event Security
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights why law enforcement must strengthen security planning, training and response to protect public figures under threat
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
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
Police Chief Peter Newsham said four local churches were damaged in clashes between Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter activists
Tucson Police said it will instead have roving officers in the general area of polling locations to respond to any disturbances
Fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel can play an important role in the layers of safety that protect religious gatherings in the event of an emergency
The new federal law provides $75 million a year, for the next five years, in grants for institutions to improve security measures
Law enforcement officials said Thursday that they need hotel workers, ride-hailing service drivers and security personnel to be especially alert
An armed and trained security team is present at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth anytime the building is occupied
How public safety officials can prepare faith-based groups for the commonplace and out-of-the-ordinary incidents that might befall citizens in their houses of worship
Counter-terrorism officers will also deploy counter-drone technology to protect against potential attacks
The gunman opened fire inside a packed church, killing one and critically injuring another before the congregants shot and killed him
The gunman shot the clergyman and bride during a wedding
Portable X-ray and trace detection tools enable law enforcement agencies to take screening when and where it’s needed
Why anticipating how your plan could fail is key to developing an effective incident action plan
The anxiety of one mass shooting after another has led some churches to start training and arming their worshippers with guns
Houses of worship have traditionally been places of refuge where strangers are welcome, but recent attacks have made many rethink how protected sanctuaries really are
Reach out to hotels and event venues in your jurisdiction to help them develop screening protocols to catch weapons and thwart mass casualty incidents
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