Incident Command

IACP Quick Take: Learning from the ‘critical incidents’ of 2020

Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents

Public safety preparations for preemptive power shutoffs

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Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires

7 benefits of a bodycam audit program

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Monitor job performance, identify training needs, highlight otherwise unsung good work done by officers and much more

Incorporating the ‘tenth man’ concept into critical decision-making

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An independent examination of intelligence should be considered in planning for an event or responding to a real-time, unplanned incident

Report details LAPD response during 2020 protests

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Every single aspect of the response to these events was negatively impacted by a lack of crowd control training for officers and supervisors

Casualty control at shooting scenes

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How law enforcement can assist before the arrival of EMS

Traffic incident management in 130-vehicle pileup

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Breaking down the roles of police, fire and EMS when responding to a major traffic incident

Scene management: The first 10 minutes after a multi-vehicle collision

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Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures

Critical planning for high-profile events

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Avoiding planning failures at large events with dignitaries present

Maintaining a calm demeanor amid chaos

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Leaders have to exude an aura of control so the troops feel confident in going about doing their duty

Early lessons from the Capitol Building attack

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A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent

Going virtual: How COVID-19 has changed EOC and first responder operations

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The pandemic will solidify new best practices for agencies to manage a disaster that inhibits physical EOC operations

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

Real-time intelligence: How live streaming from the field aids incident command

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During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions

Smart schools: What’s new in school safety apps

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Whether you are the school resource officer on campus or an off-campus responder, access to current information regarding a critical incident is essential