Event Security
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
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The Trump rally shooting demonstrated commendable actions like quick thinking by citizens, as well as shortcomings such as poor site selection and training gaps
Concise, actionable tips outlining how police agencies can strengthen planning, close operational gaps and address emerging threats ahead of high-risk events
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With 300,000 fans expected to attend, officials emphasize coordinated crowd safety operations on the Las Vegas Strip
Large-scale security planning requires redundancy, repetition and a culture of readiness
Event where Charlie Kirk was killed drew thousands more than expected, university planning docs show
Utah Valley University records show that event planners estimated up to 600 guests, but nearly 3,000 attended, with security handled by a six-member campus police detail and Kirk’s private team
Explore how to align your agency’s plans with funding opportunities related to national celebrations and large-scale event needs
Half of the grant funding will be distributed in 2026 to areas hosting FIFA World Cup games, America 250 national events and the 2028 Olympic Games
Planning for the 39-day tournament will involve 25 local public safety agencies and multiple state and federal partners, with an estimated 27 venues and event sites
Lt. Zimmer and Capt. Mocello share how agencies can streamline event operations with scalable planning, intelligence-led tactics and tech like drones and AI, even with limited resources
A new, unified approach to public event safety is moving jurisdictions from reactive to proactive protection — driven by partnerships, data and purpose
Utah Valley University is in the process of hiring eight more campus police officers and two new safety managers who will help coordinate security for future events on campus
Spokane Police’s “dialogue” officers focus on mixing into the protest by establishing positive connections, building rapport and talking with participants
In Springfield, Missouri, police, fire and public works crews teamed up to roll out mobile vehicle barriers for a packed downtown Halloween celebration
Funding includes $625M for FIFA World Cup host cities and $500M for counter-UAS efforts through 2027 under a new federal law
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
Officials believe that Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi fired a single shot that caused the gunman, perched on a rooftop about 150 yards from the stage with a rifle, to recoil and stop shooting
Trump called Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ‘radical left’ and said “[protests are] taking over parts of Boston”
How law enforcement is strengthening defenses against evolving aerial risks
Utah Valley University’s campus police, already a smaller-than-average force, didn’t fly a drone to monitor rooftops or coordinate with local law enforcement to secure the event
After the suspect left the church, two officers pursued him and “engaged in gunfire,” Police Chief William Renye said, killing the gunman
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
The suspected college-aged gunman who killed Charlie Kirk escaped on foot after firing a single shot from a rooftop 200 yards away
The shooter fired a single round from a roof on a university building as Charlie Kirk addressed students
The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights why law enforcement must strengthen security planning, training and response to protect public figures under threat
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
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