Incident Command

Ferguson after-action report: Have lessons learned been applied?

The first step to applying and implementing the lessons learned of any after-action report is to read the report, which unfortunately rarely happens

COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

What I learned: One chief’s experience with a new autism awareness course

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VirTra

A longtime police officer and trainer picked up some critical cues and strategies when he previewed the new VirTra course

Life after COVID-19: The future of emergency management is forever changed

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The pandemic forces us to rethink the emergency operations center, how we interact with the community and how we disseminate information

2 principles police leaders must embrace during COVID-19

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A positive attitude and decisive action are critical during any crisis

Emergency planning, decision-making to prepare for the second wave of COVID-19

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We need to immediately begin contingency planning for the challenges we may face later this year, while still providing daily operational planning and decision-making

What chiefs can do today about impending officer shortages

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Emerging challenges during this national emergency require police leaders to take non-traditional steps and potentially dramatic shifts in policy

Military support during a pandemic

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There are many issues police leaders should address to reduce the public anxiety that can accompany an increased military presence in communities

Law enforcement planning for coronavirus staffing impacts

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Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy

Ready for Anarchists and Antifa: How Vancouver LE prepped for the Patriot Prayer and Trump Rally

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Solid planning, sufficient personnel and resources, mutual aid and a willingness to act were all key to ensuring a peaceful event

How a mobile incident command vehicle fleet supports emergency management

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The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley

8 recommendations from the FEMA Oct. 1 After-Action Report

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In August 2018, two major reports on the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival mass shooting incident were released. The first, from Las Vegas Sheriff Joe Lombardo, assessing law enforcement response to ...

Best practices: Law enforcement preparedness for major events

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Why anticipating how your plan could fail is key to developing an effective incident action plan

Nevada sheriff details challenges of preparing for “Storm Area 51”

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Contingencies are being put in place if “Storm Area 51” does indeed bring a large influx of people, friendly or not, into this remote corner of Nevada